Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction and Betting Tips | January 8th 2025
Antwerp will welcome defending champions Union Saint-Gilloise to Bosuilstadion in the Belgian Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. This will be a repeat of last season's final, so the hosts will look to avenge their loss here.
The Reds are unbeaten in their last three games, though two have ended in draws. In their previous outing, they were held to a 2-2 draw by Genk in the Belgian Pro League, thanks to Gyrano Kerk's first-half brace.
The visitors are on a 13-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. They concluded 2024 with a 3-1 away win over Gent. Promise Akinpelu scored in the first half while Ross Sykes and Anouar Ait El Hadj added goals in quick succession in the second half.
The hosts overcame Kortrijk on penalties in the previous round in December after the score ended goalless in regulation time. Saint-Gilloise defeated Gent 3-2 in the round of 16, with Akinpelu bagging a brace.
Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 47 times in all competitions. The Reds have the upper hand in these meetings with 23 wins. Saint-Gilloise are not far behind with 14 wins and 10 games have ended in draws.
- Both teams secured home wins in their Belgian Pro League earlier this season.
- The hosts have the upper hand in Belgian Cup meetings against Saint-Gilloise, recording three wins in five games.
- Antwerp have suffered two losses in their last six games across all competitions, with one of them coming against the visitors in the league.
- Union Saint-Gilloise have drawn three of their last five away games, scoring one goal apiece in three games.
- The visitors have scored at least two goals in six of their last seven games in all competitions.
Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction
The Reds have registered two wins in their last seven games in all competitions, with one coming on penalties. They are winless in their last three home games, with two ending in draws.
Jelle Bataille will miss this match due to an injury. Ayrton Costa has agreed a move to Boca Juniors and will play no part in this fixture. New signing Olivier Demanis is expected to be included in the squad here.
Les Unionistes are on a 13-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, recording eight wins, and are strong favorites. They have suffered one loss in their last eight meetings against the hosts while recording four wins.
Loïc Lapoussin missed the last two games but is expected to start here. Sofiane Boufal might be benched for this cup game.
The visitors head into the match in great form and, considering their better recent record in this fixture, they are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Antwerp 1-2 Union Saint-Gilloise
Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Union Saint-Gilloise to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
