Prediction for match Union Saint-Gilloise — Zulte Waregem, 20.12.2025

Match Analysis: Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte Waregem

In the Jupiler Pro League on December 20th, Union Saint-Gilloise will face Zulte Waregem. The 1X2 odds clearly favor Union Saint-Gilloise: their win is priced at 1.27, a draw at 5.78, and a Zulte Waregem victory at 11.10. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Union Saint-Gilloise - 74.95%, draw - 16.47%, Zulte Waregem - 8.58%. These figures suggest that Union Saint-Gilloise is the favorite, while Zulte Waregem is expected to adopt a more defensive approach. Additionally, the odds for over 2.75 goals are at 1.58, and both teams to score: yes is at 1.90, indicating a moderate scoring prediction.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Union Saint-Gilloise has an average possession of 51%, receives 2.4 yellow cards, commits 12.2 fouls, and records 3.8 offsides per game. Zulte Waregem holds the ball 48.8% of the time, receives 1.4 yellow cards, commits 12.8 fouls, and records 0.6 offsides. Union Saint-Gilloise's last three matches: 14.12.2025 Charleroi - Union Saint-Gilloise 1-1, 09.12.2025 Union Saint-Gilloise - Marseille 2-3, 06.12.2025 Union Saint-Gilloise - Gent 1-1. Zulte Waregem's recent games: 13.12.2025 Zulte Waregem - RAAL La Louvière 2-2, 07.12.2025 Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Zulte Waregem 1-1, 29.11.2025 Zulte Waregem - Cercle Brugge 1-1. In their last head-to-head on 03.12.2025, Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Zulte Waregem 2-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over the last five matches, Union Saint-Gilloise averages 2.2 goals per game, scoring 1 goal and conceding 1.2. Zulte Waregem's average is slightly higher at 2.4, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.2. Union Saint-Gilloise has only exceeded 2.5 goals in 1 out of 5 matches, and Zulte Waregem in 2 out of 5. Over 1.5 goals in the first half occurred once for Union Saint-Gilloise and twice for Zulte Waregem, similarly in the second half: 1 for Union Saint-Gilloise, 2 for Zulte Waregem. Union Saint-Gilloise most frequently scores in the 0-15 and 76-90 minute intervals - 40% each, while Zulte Waregem does so in the same intervals at 33%. Union Saint-Gilloise concedes in three intervals at 33% each: 0-15, 31-45, 46-60, whereas Zulte Waregem concedes in the 31-45 and 46-60 intervals at 33% each. Considering average goal statistics, frequency of over totals, and timing distribution, betting on over 2.75 goals at 1.58 seems justified: both teams can score, but their defenses are not particularly reliable. Neither team has a clear over or under profile, supporting the choice for an over total bet.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Union Saint-Gilloise averages 4.4 corners over their last 5 matches, while Zulte Waregem averages 4. In this five-match series, the total corners over 9.5 did not occur for Union Saint-Gilloise, and happened 2 times out of 5 for Zulte Waregem. Looking at the odds, for a total corners line of 8.5, both options are available: over 8.5 is at 1.39, under 8.5 at 2.63. You can also consider the 9.5 line: over 9.5 is at 1.71, under 9.5 at 1.99. Union Saint-Gilloise is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.14. Given the average figures and the frequency of overs, a bet on over 8.5 or 9.5 corners is logical, but a high number of corners is not expected.