Kortrijk vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction: League leaders won’t drop points again

The Guldensporen Stadion is the chosen venue for the second-round Jupiler Pro League encounter between Kortrijk and Union Saint-Gilloise. Kortrijk currently occupies the bottom spot in the standings, whereas Union Saint-Gilloise holds the top position as they head into this match.

Kortrijk aims to recover from their recent setback in the First Division A, having suffered a 1-0 loss in their previous game against St. Truiden. In that match, Kortrijk held 40% possession and attempted 10 shots on goal, with 2 on target. The only goal in the game came from Haruya Fujii (40'), who unfortunately scored an own goal. St. Truiden had 15 attempts on goal, with 2 on target.

A notable trend in recent Kortrijk games is the frequency of scoreless outcomes. In 5 out of their last six matches leading up to this one, a bet on both teams scoring would have resulted in a loss. The hosts currently find themselves at the bottom of the standings, having accumulated just 18 points from 25 league matches this season.

In the match preceding this one, Union Saint-Gilloise secured a 2-2 draw in the Conference League encounter with Eintracht Frankfurt. Mathias Rasmussen (31') and Gustaf Nilsson (68') found the back of the net for Union Saint-Gilloise, while Eintracht Frankfurt's goals came from Farès Chaïbi (3') and Saša Kalajdžić (10'). Throughout their last six outings, Union Saint-Gilloise has accumulated a total of 11 goals, maintaining a consistent scoring record in each of those games. However, their defenders conceded 9 goals during that period.

Heading into this upcoming clash, Union Saint-Gilloise carries an impressive record of being unbeaten in their last 10 away league matches, showcasing a remarkable run of positive results on the road.

Looking back at their previous head-to-head meetings since 18/12/2019, it is evident that KV Kortrijk has secured 1 victory, while Union Saint-Gilloise has emerged victorious in 5 encounters, with no draws between them. A total of 20 goals were scored during this period, with 6 attributed to De Kerels and 14 to Les Unionistes. The average number of goals per game in these matchups stands at 3.33.

The visitors are currently on a three-match winless streak, and they likely see this upcoming match against a weaker opponent as an opportunity to widen their lead in the league. Considering the disparities in player quality and the outcomes of their previous encounters, I believe this match is poised to have a high goal count, favoring the visitors.