Union Saint-Gilloise are looking to end the regular season with a flourish.
Eliminated from the Europa League and out of the Croky Cup, the Jupiler Pro League is their last chance of achieving glory in 2024-25.
Dender are the first opponents in the final three matches before the play-off round begins and USG will be aiming for a convincing win on home soil.
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Union Saint-Gilloise vs Dender Preview
After losing out in the Europa League to Ajax over the course of two legs, USG responded with a brilliant 2-0 win at Anderlecht on Matchday 27.
That victory means they are guaranteed a spot in the play-offs, currently sitting in third place on 49 points.
USG have won four of the last five in the Pro League and boast the best defensive record in the division, having conceded only 22 goals.
So the home side will be very confident of seeing off a struggling Dender outfit, who are looking to avoid dropping into the relegation zone.
With only one win in the last five and 11 defeats overall, things are not looking good for the visitors, as they sit just two points above 13th-placed Westerlo.
And what makes survival all the more difficult for Dender is the difficulty of their final three matches.
After this weekend’s trip to USG, they host runaway league leaders Genk, before a visit to Mechelen on Matchday 30 – a side who are currently level on points with Dender.
Will the Dender players be feeling strain? If they are, USG can capitalise and put them to the sword.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Dender Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Unsurprisingly, USG are huge favourites to claim a home victory at odds of 1.32. Dender are priced at 9.50, while the draw is 5.75.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Dender Betting Tips
Union Saint-Gilloise to score over 2.5 goals @ 2.30
On paper, USG are a far better outfit than Dender. If the home side score early and click into gear as a result, it could be a long, long day for the visiting team’s defenders.
Over 1.5 goals in the first half @ 2.45
USG will want to come flying out the traps in the first half to make a statement, which could pave the way for goals. Dender have scored 31 times in the Pro League this term, so they are more than capable of striking gold themselves in the opening 45.
First half winner – Union Saint-Gilloise @ 1.80
However, it is USG who are the focus of our final tip. The hosts were 1-0 up at half-time vs Anderlecht last week and we can see them repeating the feat this weekend, although with an increased advantage.
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