Union Saint-Gilloise vs Gent Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium

Stade Joseph Mariën Wed, 22 Apr - 6:30 PM

Pro League

Union Saint-Gilloise USG

0 – 0

Gent GNT

Full Time Wed, 22 Apr 6:30 PM

Round 4 Championship Round

CONTEXT

Union Saint-Gilloise and Gent played out a goalless 0-0 draw in a match marked by defensive solidity. The home team, deemed the stronger side, held 58% possession compared to Gent's 42%, yet failed to convert dominance into goals. The halftime score was 0-0, with both teams even at the break, and the second half mirrored the first's stalemate. No red cards disrupted play, and no notable tactical adjustments emerged post-interval. Union Saint-Gilloise pressed forward but met resolute defending from Gent, who frustrated attacks without creating many chances themselves. The result highlights a moderate structural deviation for the hosts, who underperformed relative to their status despite controlling the ball. This outcome underscores the fine margins in top-flight football, where possession does not always yield points.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: Union Saint-Gilloise showed moderate 10.9% structural deviation in the 0-0 draw.
Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
xG alignment: xG alignment unassessable due to unavailable data.
Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with pre-match market positioning.
xG expectations: xG expectations could not be measured without data.
Event impact: No events or adjustments significantly impacted the match.
Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, eliminating any distortion.

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Match referee

L. D'hondt

25 matches in sample

Avg. cards

0.12

Fouls / match 0.52

Yellow cards / match 0.12

Red cards / match 0

Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

R. Devillers

1st Assistant

N. Claes

2nd Assistant

W. De Cremer

4th Official

D. Hubert

R. Demil

2.23

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.36

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

6 - 6 - 0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Union Saint-Gilloise

9.45%

Draw

89.14%

Gent

1.41%

Team Power Ranking

37.9

19.33

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Union Saint-Gilloise

Gent

Power Score

37.9

19.33

League Position

Global Rank

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Union Saint-Gilloise — Opponent-weighted form score

Gent — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Union Saint-Gilloise Gent

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

Union Saint-Gilloise

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Gent

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Union Saint-Gilloise ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Gent

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

36.90

9.76

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

9.76

36.90

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Union Saint-Gilloise +2.57 Efficiency Index

Gent -2.57 Efficiency Index

xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.

Union Saint-Gilloise

Gent

AttackEff = xG ÷ pos

DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Union Saint-Gilloise ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Gent

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Union Saint-Gilloise Gent

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Union Saint-Gilloise Gent

Set-piece xGA Share

—

Conceded per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xGA)

— vs —

xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.

Union Saint-Gilloise

Gent

xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG

vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Union Saint-Gilloise

Gent

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Union Saint-Gilloise Gent

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Union Saint-Gilloise Gent

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Union Saint-Gilloise

Gent

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

USG had peak pressure around 80'.
USG started the game with stronger pressure.

USG Pressure GNT Pressure

⚡

Pressure Index: USG reached the top pressure at 80' (83.85).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 12 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Union Saint-Gilloise USG Home

12 matches

Gent GNT Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

+12

Goal Difference

-12

Data last updated: 2026-04-23T00:03:42+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1

Match Formation 3-4-3

37 K. Scherpen

5 K. Mac Allister

16 C. Burgess

26 R. Sykes

25 A. Khalaili

8 A. Zorgane

6 K. Van de Perre

11 G. da Silva Carvalho

9 M. Biondic

10 A. El Hadj

13 K. Rodríguez Cortéz

33 D. Roef

44 S. Van der Heyden

57 M. Volckaert

4 D. Hashioka

20 T. Alves Araújo

27 T. De Vlieger

10 A. Omgba

29 J. Duverne

45 B. Goore

7 A. Kanga

8 M. Skóraś

General Information

Date & Time :

Apr 22, 2026, 06:30 PM

Competition :

2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium · Round 4 · Championship Round

Stadium :

Stade Joseph Mariën

Capacity :

50093

Pitch Surface :

Grass

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees :

Romain Devillers

Nico Claes

Lothar D'hondt

Wesli De Cremer

Statistics

Possession

USG

57%

GNT

43%

Top Statistics

2 Big Chances Created 0

5 Shots 0

68 Dangerous attacks 22

58 Possession 42

9 Corners 1

11 Free kicks 13

0 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

27 Throwins 18

83 Ball Safe 103

8 Goal Attempts 2

13 Dribble Attempts 18

5 Substitutions 5

9 Goal Kicks 11

7 Successful Dribbles 6

54 Successful Dribbles Percentage 33

Attacking

2 Big Chances Missed 0

108 Attacks 99

Possession

74 Successful Passes Percentage 73

439 Passes 330

50 Successful Long Passes Percentage 28

37 Successful Long Passes 18

74 Long Passes 64

326 Successful Passes 242

10 Key Passes 3

Defensive

6 Interceptions 6

18 Tackles 11

0 Saves 5

63 Duels Won 50

Build-up

28 Total Crosses 10

9 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

13 Fouls 11

2 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Lothar D'hondt

Manager ▼

D. Hubert Coach

Starting XI ▼

Kjell Scherpen Goalkeeper

Kevin Mac Allister Defender

7.15

Christian Burgess Defender

7.26

Ross Sykes Defender

7.26

Kamiel Van De Perre Midfielder

6.91

Rob Schoofs

Midfielder82'

7.11

Adem Zorgane Midfielder

7.02

Guilherme Smith Midfielder

6.96

Ousseynou Niang

Midfielder63'

6.85

Anan Khalaili Midfielder

7.13

Louis Patris

Defender82'

7.12

Mateo Biondic Attacker

6.8

Anouar Ait El Hadj Attacker

6.97

Mohammed Fuseini

Attacker74'

6.44

Kevin Rodríguez Attacker

7.03

Raul Florucz

Attacker74'

6.86

Substitutes ▼

Ousseynou Niang

Midfielder63'

6.85

Raul Florucz

Attacker74'

6.86

Mohammed Fuseini

Attacker74'

6.44

Louis Patris

Defender82'

7.12

Rob Schoofs

Midfielder82'

7.11

Bench ▼

Vic Chambaere Goalkeeper

6.66

Mamadou Thierno Barry Defender

6.79

Massiré Sylla Defender

Ivan Pavlić Midfielder

6.35

Referee : Lothar D'hondt