Main prediction: both teams to score (BTTS)

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The season is still early days and Union Saint-Gilloise are back on the pitch this 15/08 (Saturday).

The clash is against Zulte-Waregem, at Stade Joseph Marien, at 15:00, in the Pro League.

Only a few matches into the league so far. In their last 5 across all competitions, Union Saint-Gilloise have won 2 time(s) and Zulte-Waregem have won 5. Union Saint-Gilloise are the clear favourites with a 71% chance at the sportsbooks.

See where to watch, the probable line-ups and the best prediction for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem.

Prediction for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

Overview Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem

Union Saint-Gilloise are favourites, with a 71% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 1.41. Royale Union Saint-Gilloise's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Koninklijke Sportvereniging Zulte Waregem win are 10.25 and a draw is 5.556.

In the Jupiler Pro League, Union Saint-Gilloise have accumulated 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Promise Akinpelu leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Zulte-Waregem have accumulated 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, with Marley Ake as top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Union Saint-Gilloise and Zulte-Waregem

In 7 clashes, Union Saint-Gilloise have the advantage over Zulte-Waregem: 7 win(s) against 0 and 0 draw(s). The most recent was on 20/12/2025, in the Pro League. Union Saint-Gilloise won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the Pro League and see all the analysis before you bet.

Union Saint-Gilloise: current form

Union Saint-Gilloise have played only 1 match(es) in the Pro League.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In the Jupiler Pro League the situation is this:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

3 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Promise Akinpelu (1 goal(s))

Zulte-Waregem: current form

Meanwhile, Zulte-Waregem have played only 1 match(es) in the Pro League.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 5 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

5 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

2.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Marley Ake (1 goal(s))

Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem key players

In the Pro League, Promise Akinpelu carries Royale Union Saint-Gilloise's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Promise Akinpelu, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Kevin Rodríguez has 10 goal(s).

On the other side, Marley Ake is the name that frightens the most for Koninklijke Sportvereniging Zulte Waregem with 1 goal(s) in the Pro League.

In terms of playmaking, Anosike Ementa leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Jeppe Erenbjerg has accumulated 13 goal(s).

Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem statistics in the Pro League

Few matches into the league yet. Union Saint-Gilloise have an average of 9 corners and 2 cards per match. Zulte-Waregem have 9 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem in the table below.

Home Team

Union Saint-Gilloise Team Logo

Union Saint-Gilloise

Belgium - Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D W D

1.6

Home D W W D W

2.2

Away L W D L L

0.8

Away Team

Zulte-Waregem Team Logo

Zulte-Waregem

Belgium - Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W W

3

Home W W W D W

2.6

Away W W W L L

1.8

More tips for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem in the Pro League:

👉 Our prediction is: Union Saint-Gilloise win or draw

Our top betting tip is Union Saint-Gilloise to win or draw on the Double Chance market. What that means is Union Saint-Gilloise, the home team, must win or draw for the bet to win, and we feel strongly that the match will end in one of those two outcomes.

We simply don't see Union Saint-Gilloise losing to Zulte-Waregem. More than the gulf in quality between the two sides which is clear to see in the statistics, we also have a lot of belief in Union Saint-Gilloise's ability to make home advantage count in this match.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The match between Union Saint-Gilloise and Zulte-Waregem has all the necessary ingredients for plenty of goals. And of course: for both sides - and that's the focus of our bet here.

Therefore, we believe that the Both Teams to Score market is the best recommendation here, as the attacks are working well and, on some occasions, the defenses have been making mistakes.

That's why we're going with BTTS.

Correct score prediction for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem

Goal averages above the norm and Union Saint-Gilloise as favourites in the odds. A match with goals and a home win. Correct result: Union Saint-Gilloise 3-1 Zulte-Waregem. The correct result option is unpredictable by nature. Bet responsibly.

Where to watch Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem

Check out where to watch the live match between Zulte-Waregem and Union Saint-Gilloise:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Union Saint-Gilloise and Zulte-Waregem

The line-ups for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem in the Jupiler Pro League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise line-up

  • 1

    Vic Chambaere

    Goalkeeper

  • 5

    Kevin Mac Allister

    Defender

  • 6

    Kamiel Perre

    Midfielder

  • 8

    Adem Zorgane

  • 11

    Guilherme Carvalho

    Forward

  • 12

    Promise Akinpelu

    Forward

  • 23

    Besfort Zeneli

    Midfielder

  • 27

    Louis Patris

    Defender

  • 28

    Darius Dumitru Olaru

    Midfielder

  • 29

    Massiré Sylla

    Defender

  • 55

    Nikki Havenaar

    position.Coach

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Koninklijke Sportvereniging Zulte Waregem line-up

  • 1

    Louis Bostyn

    Goalkeeper

  • 4

    Laurent Lemoine

    Defender

  • 5

    Jakob Kiilerich

    Defender

  • 6

    Enrique Lofolomo

    Midfielder

  • 8

    Thomas Claes

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Marley Ake

    Forward

  • 12

    Wilguens Paugain

    Defender

  • 18

    Anosike Ementa

    Forward

  • 20

    Tobias Hedl

    Forward

  • 21

    Átrók István Zalán

    Forward

  • 55

    Yannick Cappelle

    Defender

The Zulte-Waregem starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem

Match: Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte-Waregem

Tournament: Jupiler Pro League 2026/27

Date: 15/08/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Stade Joseph Marien

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 12 August 2026, at 20:09 Last updated on 12 August 2026, at 20:09
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.