Belgian football begins with an appetizing Belgian Super Cup match between Union Saint-Gilloise and the Club Brugge. It is the repeat of last year dramatic final and this game is guaranteed to be firework as two of the best in Belgium are renewing rivalry. Union has just made history by winning a domestic double and Brugge will look to take a revenge and show their worth so all eyes are on this opening match on July 20.
Match Preview
Union Saint-Gilloise comes into a new season with high morale. They won the Belgian league trophy after an 8 years wait under Sébastien Pocognoli after a nail biting encounter during the championship, and won the Super Cup in 2024. They rely on high-pressing, vertical football, and Kinetic midfield, which has taken them to being one of the most exiting teams in Belgium.
Still after the departure of some important pieces as Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) and Koki Machida (Hoffenheim), Union has made wise investments again. Adem Zorgane was bought in to fill in the missing creativity in their attack after he moved in from Charleroi and Raul Florucz who came in at a transfer fee of 5 million euros.
In the meantime, Club Brugge had to break heart on the last day of the previous season when they finished second despite their powerful affair during the Championship Round. Nicky Hayen and his men were able to win the Belgian Cup but they are ready to win the league title once again. Brugge have got experience and muscle with a stable core of Hans Vanaken and Raphael Onyedika.
Brugge have been busy with the market too, acquiring Nicolo Tresoldi and Ludovit Reis, but have lost a few crucial players in Ferran Jutgla and De Cuyper. Squad yet needs to come together, and this Super Cup game will be the real test of the preparedness.
Recent Form
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Union Saint-Gilloise: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses in 5 preseason friendlies. Most notably, they beat Paris FC 1-0 away.
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Club Brugge: 1 win, 2 draws in 3 preseason matches, including a 2-2 draw with Rangers and a 1-1 draw with Raków.
Head-to-Head (Last 20 meetings)
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Union wins: 5
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Club Brugge wins: 7
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Draws: 8
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Brugge are winless in their last six against Union (4 draws, 2 losses).
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Both teams scored in 12 of those 20 encounters.
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Union have scored in 14 of their last 15 games against Brugge.
Match Stats & Trends
| Stat | Union SG | Club Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| Avg goals per game | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 2 | 2 |
| Last 4 official matches | 4 wins | 6-match unbeaten streak |
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Corners: Over 9.5 corners in Union's last 6 home games vs Brugge.
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Cards: H2H average is 5.6 yellow cards per game.
Betting Tips & Predictions
Full-Time Result Prediction: Draw
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The match is likely to be tight, given both teams’ quality and recent head-to-head history.
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Odds:
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Union win: 34.54% (odds 2.72)
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Draw: 30.2% (odds 3.3)
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Club Brugge win: 35.26% (odds 2.81)
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Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes (Odds: 1.69)
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Both teams have scored in 12 of their last 20 meetings.
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Union have scored in 14 of their last 15 games against Brugge.
Union SG Handicap +1: (Odds: 1.13)
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Brugge haven’t won in their last six meetings with Union.
Over 9.5 Corners: (Odds: 1.97)
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A recurring trend in Union’s home matches against Brugge.
Probable Lineups
Union Saint-Gilloise:
Moris – Mac Allister, Burgess, Sykes – Hlalili, Niang, Vanhout, Van de Perre – Ivanovic, David
Club Brugge:
Mignolet – Sabbe, Ordonez, Mechele, Syche – Jashari, Onyedika, Vanaken – Tzolis, Skoras, Vermant
Final Verdict
This Super Cup game is pregnant with subplots: an upstart giant against a well-established giant. Union Saint-Gilloise appear to be a bit more composed, yet Club Brugge can support its expertise and ability to the end. It will be a competitive and fast paced game, both ends scoring. The only possible result such a match seems to be a draw, as penalties await in case the situation remains the same.
Final Score Prediction: 2-2
Best Bets:
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✅ Both Teams to Score
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✅ Draw FT Result
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✅ Over 9.5 Corners
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✅ Union SG +1 Handicap
