Union Saint-Gilloise vs Royal Antwerp FC: match statistics
Union Saint-Gilloise displays decisive dominance in home matches with an impressive record of 92% wins and just 0.25 goals conceded on average per game. The hosts are the league leaders with a +23 goal difference in home games, and their last 12 home matches are a series of almost exclusively victories. Royal Antwerp FC performs poorly away from home - only 25% wins, 50% losses, and a negative goal difference of -2. The visitors fail to score in 58% of their away matches, which, given the hosts' excellent defense (75% clean sheets), puts them in a very difficult position. The difference in quality, form, and xG statistics (1.91 vs 1.21) clearly points to a certain victory for Union Saint-Gilloise.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Royal Antwerp FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Union Saint-Gilloise played Royal Antwerp FC in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Union Saint-Gilloise: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Royal Antwerp FC: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Union Saint-Gilloise scores 1.64 and concedes 0.56 goals per match. Royal Antwerp FC scores 1.12 and concedes 1.12. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Union Saint-Gilloise 44%, Royal Antwerp FC 44%. Over 2.5: Union Saint-Gilloise 28%, Royal Antwerp FC 36%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Union Saint-Gilloise has higher xG: 1.76 vs 1.34. Union Saint-Gilloise: 15.4 shots per match, Royal Antwerp FC: 11.6.
Match halves
Union Saint-Gilloise: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.00. Royal Antwerp FC: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.52.
Goals by minute
Union Saint-Gilloise: 76-90+ (12 goals). Royal Antwerp FC: 16-30 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Union Saint-Gilloise displays decisive dominance in home matches with an impressive record of 92% wins and just 0.25 goals conceded on average per game. The hosts are the league leaders with a +23 goal difference in home games, and their last 12 home matches are a series of almost exclusively victories. Royal Antwerp FC performs poorly away from home - only 25% wins, 50% losses, and a negative goal difference of -2. The visitors fail to score in 58% of their away matches, which, given the hosts' excellent defense (75% clean sheets), puts them in a very difficult position. The difference in quality, form, and xG statistics (1.91 vs 1.21) clearly points to a certain victory for Union Saint-Gilloise.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Union Saint-Gilloise | Royal Antwerp FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Union Saint-Gilloise is 267% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Union Saint-Gilloise · 0.6 pts / match - Royal Antwerp FC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Union Saint-Gilloise is 46% better for: goals scored per match.
1.64 goals / match - Union Saint-Gilloise · 1.12 goals / match - Royal Antwerp FC
Union Saint-Gilloise is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.56 goals / match - Union Saint-Gilloise · 1.12 goals / match - Royal Antwerp FC
Union Saint-Gilloise scores in 84% of matches (21 of 25 matches), while Royal Antwerp FC keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 matches).
Royal Antwerp FC scores in 60% of matches (15 of 25 matches), while Union Saint-Gilloise keeps a clean sheet in 48% (12 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Union Saint-Gilloise
Over / Under - Royal Antwerp FC
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Union Saint-Gilloise is 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.72 pts / match - Union Saint-Gilloise · 1.16 pts / match - Royal Antwerp FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Union Saint-Gilloise - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Royal Antwerp FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Union Saint-Gilloise
Royal Antwerp FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).
Teams vs league
| Union Saint-Gilloise | Liga | Royal Antwerp FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.20 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 54% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 28% | 45% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | • 72% | 72% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 73% | ▼ 68% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Union Saint-Gilloise 0 - 1 - 0 Royal Antwerp FC. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Union Saint-Gilloise vs Royal Antwerp FC?
The Pro League match finished Union Saint-Gilloise 2:1 Royal Antwerp FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Union Saint-Gilloise vs Royal Antwerp FC?
Union Saint-Gilloise score 1.64 goals per game on average and Royal Antwerp FC 1.12. The Pro League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Union Saint-Gilloise's matches and 44% of Royal Antwerp FC's.
What form are Union Saint-Gilloise and Royal Antwerp FC in?
Over the last 5 games Union Saint-Gilloise have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Royal Antwerp FC 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Royal Antwerp FC?
The statistical background for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Royal Antwerp FC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.