Antwerp will be playing against Union Saint-Gilloise in a Pro League football match scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at 18:30h (UTC), in Belgium, check the Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise will occur
The game will be played in the small Bosuilstadion stadium, in the city of Deurne, with a capacity for 16649 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
You can follow the match live with access to all the information to help with your sports betting at Betarena, including statistics, events and odds.
Introduction to the Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise betting tip 2023/2024
The Pro League has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.06 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.83 goals per match played.
Antwerp last match
Antwerp in its last official match won (0-1) against Cercle Brugge, in a match valid for Pro League. Coach M. van Bommel’s lined up a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The odds for the home team to win before the match were 3.10, so it was logical to expect a fairly even match.
Despite the victory, the team did not have a great performance in general. One of the few athletes who achieved some prominence in the match was Michel Ange Balikwisha, who appeared well in the most decisive moments of the game and was a crucial player in the victory of Antwerp.
Union Saint-Gilloise last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Pro League, Union Saint-Gilloise, who used a 3-5-2 formation, faced the Club Brugge team with a final score of 1-2.
The match between the two teams was expected to be quite close, as evidenced by the fact that the home team’s defeat had odds of 3.60.
Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise h2h
The last time these teams battled against each other in Pro League, Union Saint-Gilloise ranked 1st place while Antwerp was in 4th place. Union Saint-Gilloise took to the field with a 3-5-2 tactic, while Antwerp deployed in a 4-3-3 formation.
These teams the last time they met which was on 17-03-2024 played out a 1-1 draw in a highly contested Pro League match during the 2023/2024 football season.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The Antwerp team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 1 win, compared to the Union Saint-Gilloise team, which has no wins recently.
The referee N. Laforge has been chosen to officiate the match while L. Conotte and V. Divincenzo will support him from the sideline.
Antwerp
The Antwerp team with 52 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 14 wins, 10 draws and 6 losses.
This means that, in the 5th round, the team has an advantage of 1 point, and the Club Brugge team is just behind in 4th place.
Antwerp analysis
Currently, Antwerp has a tally of 55 goals scored and 27 goals against, at the end of round 4 of Pro League.
Teams with ball possession above 50% usually have some control over their opponents. With this in mind, the Antwerp team tries to achieve an average ball possession of 59.63% to control the game.
Winning 5 games playing away from home, the team has more positive results playing at home with 9 wins, 1 loss, and 5 draws.
The adaptation of Jacob Ondrejka with the new jersey has not been the best. He had another disappointing performance in Antwerp last game of the season, against Cercle Brugge. In the clash, the midfielder failed to be effective and did little for the team. Despite the good expectations for the player, his performance is starting to worry.
Best goalscorer from Antwerp
Individually, the team’s main offensive standout in the competition so far is Vincent Janssen. He has already scored 10 times this season and has helped Antwerp come away with the positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Union Saint-Gilloise
The Union Saint-Gilloise team with 70 points currently occupies the 1st place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 21 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses.
Union Saint-Gilloise analysis
Union Saint-Gilloise counted 63 goals scored and 31 conceded at the end of Pro League day number 4.
As we approach the Championship Round, Union Saint-Gilloise is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 6.1 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
Union Saint-Gilloise is always a candidate for the title, the first position it occupies in the Pro League proves that.
Usually, opposing teams have little chances of beating Union Saint-Gilloise when playing away, who sports a balance of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 4 draws in the Pro League.
Union Saint-Gilloise is optimistic this will be a good game for them as they come in with 2 draws streak in the Pro League even if they are playing as the visiting team, mainly because playing as the visiting team, Union Saint-Gilloise has only lost once in 15 games.
Best goalscorer from Union Saint-Gilloise
M. Amoura has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 17 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading Union Saint-Gilloise to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data: Union Saint-Gilloise
With 11 titles won in the history of the tournament, the Union Saint-Gilloise team is one of the competition’s top names. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match, and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Antwerp is Vincent Janssen, who has already scored 10 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Union Saint-Gilloise is M. Amoura, he has scored in 17 opportunities.
A good bet could be made between 75-90 minutes of the game as this is the time most goals are scored.
Taking into consideration that Union Saint-Gilloise scores an average of 1.93 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Total Goals Under 2.5 is with great odds.
Corners Top Betting Tips
The corners market can help a favorable return on your bets, the average team corners per game are 5.9 corners.
Cards Top Betting Tips
These teams together have a combined average of 28.25 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
Take advantage of the best betting markets and start winning!
Check other great betting tips here.
Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 25th, 2024, Thursday.
The match will take place at the Bosuilstadion stadium in Deurne.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Pro League match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 1-1 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
