Union Saint-Gilloise and KV Mechelen face each other on Saturday 01.17.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Pro League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Union Saint-Gilloise's home ground, the Stade Joseph Mariën.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Union Saint-Gilloise and KV Mechelen, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Union Saint-Gilloise vs KV Mechelen
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Union Saint-Gilloise Win
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Union Saint-Gilloise preview
Union Saint-Gilloise heads into the match with the following record in the Pro League: in 20 matches, Union Saint-Gilloise secured 12 victories, 6 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Union Saint-Gilloise's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
Union Saint-Gilloise has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 43 goals, of which 36 were scored in the Pro League, resulting in an average of 1.8 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Promise Akinpelu, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Ousseynou Niang has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Union Saint-Gilloise has conceded 12 goals in the Pro League (an average of 0.6 per game) and 27 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.04 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
KV Mechelen preview
KV Mechelen comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Pro League. They have secured 8 victories, 7 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.55 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses.
KV Mechelen's attack has been highly effective, scoring 25 goals during this period. Of that total, 25 were netted in the Pro League, with an average of 1.25 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.25.
KV Mechelen's offensive system is led by Lion Lauberbach, the team's top scorer this season. The german midfielder has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Patrick Pflücke. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 22 goals in 20 matches, averaging 1.1 per match.
Head to head: Union Saint-Gilloise vs KV Mechelen
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Union Saint-Gilloise
Belgium - Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D D L |
2.1 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.78 |
| Away | D D L D W |
1.55 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 89% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.67 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 2.44 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 0.22 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 22% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 78% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 0% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 89% | 64% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.96 | 1.63 |
|
xGA
|
1.04 | 0.9 | 1.15 |
KV Mechelen
Belgium - Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W W L |
1.55 |
| Home | D W L D D |
1.4 |
| Away | L W W L W |
1.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 30% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.35 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 70% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 20% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 20% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 70% | 70% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.3 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.73 | 1.76 |
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