Eupen vs Union Saint-Gilloise prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 30, 2024
On October 30th, Belgium will host numerous national cup matches, and one of the intriguing encounters will be between Eupen and Union Saint-Gilloise. Here’s a preview and prediction on the likelihood of a high-scoring affair in this match.
Eupen
After being relegated from Belgium's top flight last season, Eupen now finds itself competing in the second division, where they face an uphill battle. They currently sit in ninth place, three points shy of the top six—the cutoff for promotion contention.
Eupen’s last match saw a frustrating home loss to lower-ranked Lokeren-Temse, 0-1, decided by a late own goal. This defeat ended their three-match unbeaten streak, during which they collected seven points.
Union Saint-Gilloise
Union has been juggling multiple competitions this season, and it’s taken a toll on their league performance, where they currently occupy tenth place, just two points off the top six. In their latest domestic outing, they suffered a surprising 1-3 home defeat to Cercle Brugge, despite an early goal in the 8th minute.
Union hasn’t won in their last three league games, collecting only two points in that span. Last week, they were also active in the Europa League, narrowly losing 0-1 away to Midtjylland, leaving them with just one point from three matches in the tournament’s group stage.
Probable Lineups
- Eupen: Nurudeen, Van Genechten, Paeshuyse, Kennedy, Pattinama, Baye, Keita, Caliskan, Pantovic, Charles-Cook, Emond.
- Union Saint-Gilloise: Moris, Mac Allister, Sykes, Halaili, Vanhoutte, Amani, Rasmussen, Terho, Ivanovic, Fuseini.
Match Facts
- Eupen has played four home games this season, winning just once, with two losses and one draw.
- Union has played nine away matches across all competitions this season without a single win.
- Bookmakers’ odds: Eupen win - 7.31, Draw - 4.95, Union Saint-Gilloise win - 1.34.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Union Saint-Gilloise won both head-to-head encounters against Eupen, with scores of 4-1 away and 2-1 at home.
Prediction
Union Saint-Gilloise are the favorites on paper, though cup competitions are notorious for surprises. Both teams are far from peak form, struggling to find consistency. Given their recent defensive vulnerabilities, an open game seems likely, so a bet on both teams to score is recommended.
