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It's a clash of fifth versus sixth in the Belgian Pro League as Gent host Union Saint-Gilloise at the KAA Gent Stadium on Thursday. The hosts will be keen to continue their unbeaten run, but USG have a chance to leapfrog them in the standings.
With eight wins in 19 games, the Buffalos have 30 points, trailing leaders Genk by 11 points. Following a crushing 6-0 loss to Anderlecht last month, Wouter Vrancken's side are unbeaten in four, winning and drawing twice apiece.
At the weekend, Gent overcame Standard Leige 1-0 on the road, courtesy of a late strike from Franck Surdez, who broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute. Gent will aim to build on this momentum and avenge their loss to Saint-Gilloise earlier this month.
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Les Unionistes beat them 3-2 in the Round of 16 of the Belgian Cup earlier this month. It was riveting clash full of goals where USG led twice before holding on for a hard-fought win.
Gent vs Union Saint-Gilloise Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have 24 clashes between the two sides, with Gent winning six and losing 11.
- Gent's last victory in the fixture came in November 1985, a 6-1 victory in the sixth round of the domestic cup; their last league win over USG came in February 1970.
- Four of their last five meetings have ended in draws, their most recent encounter saw Saint-Gilloise win 3-2 at home in the Belgian Cup.
- Saint-Gilloise's Franjo Ivanovic has scored six goals in their last three games across competitions.
Gent vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction
Gent are the underdogs, given their long winless run against USG but come into the fixture off a victory, which should give them some confidence. Les Unionistes, led by the peerless Ivanovic, will give them another serious run for their money. and a stalemate could ensue.
Prediction: Gent 2-2 Union Saint-Gilloise
Gent vs Union Saint-Gilloise Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
