Gent vs Royale Union SG prediction 21.05.2026 | Jupiler Pro League
K.A.A. Gent
Kick off:
Date:
Union Saint-Gilloise
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4.60
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3.78
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1.76
Contents
- Competition: Jupiler Pro League
- Date: Thursday, 21st May 2026
- Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CEST
- Venue: Planet Group Arena (Gent)
Only two Jupiler Pro League rounds left, and every game is becoming crucial for achieving the season's goals. Gent and Royale Union SG still have something to fight for and will be eager for victory on Thursday night. Can Royale Union SG stay in the title race? Let's break down the match and find the best betting option.
K.A.A. Gent vs Union Saint-Gilloise Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Union Saint-Gilloise
0 : 0
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
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Union Saint-Gilloise
1 : 1
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
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K.A.A. Gent
2 : 3
Union Saint-Gilloise
Pro League
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K.A.A. Gent
0 : 3
Union Saint-Gilloise
Pro League
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Union Saint-Gilloise
3 : 2
K.A.A. Gent
Belgian Cup
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Union Saint-Gilloise
0 : 0
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
Royale Union SG won in five of the last seven H2H matches against Gent. However, the previous two games ended in draws. Also, it is important to note that those two meetings have had two or fewer goals. The most recent encounter was last month, when it was 0-0 at Stade Joseph Marien.
Gent team overview
Gent have another solid season. They are part of the Championship group, and while Rik De Mil's team never had a real shot at the title, they still can secure the Europa League position. However, Gent weren't at their best in recent weeks, as they are winless in their last eight matches. In the previous game, Gent played 1-1 on the road against St. Truiden. Both teams had numerous excellent goal-scoring opportunities, and both sides surely wondered how they scored only once.
Gent's biggest problem recently is their poor offense. They scored only two goals in the last six matches and have to do better to secure the desired Europa League spot. Even in their most recent outing, Gent created xG of 2.02, but they scored only once. The head coach, Rik de Mil, hopes that his forwards will find their groove on Thursday against one of the best teams in the competition, Royale Union SG.
Gent have some problems with missing players. They will be without Abdoul Rachid Ayinde, Gilles De Meyer, Maksim Paskotsi, and Matisse Samoise. Also, Hyun-seok Hong and Matties Vockaert are questionable.
Last matches of K.A.A. Gent
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Sint-Truiden
1 : 1
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
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K.A.A. Gent
1 : 1
Anderlecht
Pro League
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KV Mechelen
1 : 0
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
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K.A.A. Gent
0 : 2
Club Brugge
Pro League
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Union Saint-Gilloise
0 : 0
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
K.A.A. Gent lineup
Goalkeeper
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33
Davy Roef
Defenders
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29
Jean-Kevin Duverne
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22
Leonardo Lopes
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4
Daiki Hashioka
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20
Tiago Araujo
Midfielders
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17
Mathias Delorge
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24
Hyun-seok Hong
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27
Tibe De Vlieger
Forwards
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8
Michal Skoras
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7
Wilfried Kanga
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11
Momodou Sonko
Royale Union team overview
Royale Union SG are the defending Jupiler Pro League champions, but they could already lose their crown in the next round. David Hubert's team are four points behind the league leader, Club Brugge, and will need a miracle to leap over them. Royale Union struggled for consistency lately, with only three wins in the last six matches across all competitions. In the previous game, they lost 5-0 on the road against Club Brugge. Although the stats suggest a much more even tie, Royale Union SG's defense let them down, and now David Hubert needs to find a way to get his team back on track after a catastrophic defeat.
Royale Union SG's head coach, David Hubert, was very disappointed after last weekend's loss against Club Brugge. He said, "It hurts a lot, I won't deny it. It's especially the scoreline that really hurts morale. Football is cruel. Sport is cruel. When you aim very high, you have to be prepared to be disappointed at some point. That was the case today; it's part of the learning process."
Ross Sykes will serve a suspension on Thursday night after another yellow card, while Promise David will be unavailable for the trip to Gent as well.
Last matches of Union Saint-Gilloise
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Club Brugge
5 : 0
Union Saint-Gilloise
Pro League
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Union Saint-Gilloise
2 : 0
Anderlecht
Belgian Cup
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Union Saint-Gilloise
3 : 0
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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Sint-Truiden
2 : 1
Union Saint-Gilloise
Pro League
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Anderlecht
1 : 3
Union Saint-Gilloise
Pro League
Union Saint-Gilloise lineup
Goalkeeper
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37
Kjell Scherpen
Defenders
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26
Ross Sykes
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16
Christian Burgess
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5
Kevin Mac Allister
Midfielders
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25
Anan Khalaili
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8
Adem Zorgane
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23
Besford Zeneli
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6
Kamiel Van De Perre
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11
Guilherme Smith
Forwards
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9
Mateo Biondic
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13
Kevin Rodriguez
Prediction
Gent have their problems, but they have still lost only once in their last six home matches. On the other hand, Royale Union SG lost its previous two road games and conceded seven goals in those games. Also, Gent are unbeaten in the last two H2H matches against their next opponent. We should expect the hosts to avoid defeat in the upcoming tie.
4 Reasons why Gent should avoid defeat in this match
- Gent lost only once in the last six home matches
- Royale Union SG lost the previous two road games
- Royale Union SG conceded seven goals in the last two matches away from home
- Gent are unbeaten in the last two H2H games against Royale Union SG.
Main prediction K.A.A. Gent - Union Saint-Gilloise
K.A.A. Gent win or draw (1X)
Best Odds:
Megapari
2.00
K.A.A. Gent vs Union Saint-Gilloise standings in Pro League
| Championship Round | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 25 - 7 | +18 | 53 |
| 2 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 - 9 | +2 | 49 |
| 3 | Sint-Truiden | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 - 8 | +2 | 40 |
| 4 | Anderlecht | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 - 17 | -5 | 30 |
| 5 | Gent | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 - 9 | -5 | 28 |
| 6 | Mechelen | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 - 19 | -12 | 28 |