Antwerp vs Union Saint Gilloise Predictions

Antwerp vs Union Saint Gilloise Predictions for this First Division A clash at Bosuilstadion. Royal Antwerp host Union SG at Bosuilstadion on Friday in their 2024–25 Belgium Pro League opener, both teams aiming for a strong start to the new campaign. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

 Belgium Pro League  | Jul 25 2025 at 7:45 pm UK at Bosuilstadion

Antwerp vs Union Saint Gilloise Predictions

Will Union SG Make a Statement Start Against an Unsettled Antwerp Side?

• Antwerp’s Home Woes Continue
  • The hosts are winless in their last eight competitive games at Bosuilstadion, losing seven and drawing once during that miserable stretch.
• Union’s Away Dominance at the Back End of 2024-25
  • They finished the previous league campaign with five straight away wins, four of which were clean sheets, showing control and efficiency.
• Playoff Pain Still Lingers for Antwerp
  • Stef Wils inherits a squad that conceded 18 goals in 10 playoff matches—an average of nearly two goals per game against the league’s best.

Best Bet for Antwerp vs Union Saint Gilloise

Bosuilstadion will be buzzing with anticipation this Friday night as Royal Antwerp kick off their 2024-25 Belgian Pro League campaign by welcoming reigning champions Union SG. While the opening match of the season always carries a degree of unpredictability, this one feels especially loaded. Union arrive with a point to prove after falling short in the Super Cup, while Antwerp step into a new era under the stewardship of Stef Wils, a man who just months ago was the assistant and now suddenly finds himself steering the ship.

The off-season hasn’t been kind to Antwerp. Having finished the previous campaign with a whimper—three defeats in their final five matches—they’ve now been tasked with rebuilding under a coach whose top-flight experience is paper-thin. Their defensive record is already cause for concern, with 50 goals shipped last term, and a backline that conceded almost two per game during the playoff stretch now has to cope without several key figures from previous seasons.

Union, on the other hand, are out to prove that their title was no fluke. They may have faltered against Club Brugge in the Super Cup, but that performance showed plenty of promise. With quality across the pitch and a settled setup under Sébastien Pocognoli, the champions look a far more cohesive unit than their opening-day opponents.

Best Bet: Union SG to Win & Under 3.5 Goals

At BettingTips4You.com, we’re all about precision. Instead of muddying the waters with multiple options, we stand by one carefully selected Best Bet per game. This isn’t guesswork—it’s a focused strategy based on a detailed reading of the match. And for this clash, Union SG to Win & Under 3.5 Goals is the bet that makes the most sense.

Let’s get straight into it. Union SG have the talent, structure and recent form to take control here. They closed out last season with nine wins in ten, including five straight victories on the road—four of them with clean sheets. That’s not the kind of momentum you brush off easily. And despite losing the Super Cup, they created enough chances to suggest they’re not far off peak sharpness.

Antwerp, meanwhile, have been dealing with upheaval. Their last eight home matches in competitive play brought seven losses. Seven. At their own ground. You don’t need to be a tactical genius to see that’s a club in trouble. Their squad has been thinned with departures—names like Tjaronn Cherry, Denis Odoi, and the retired Toby Alderweireld no longer present. And although new players will fill those shirts, there’s no replacing experience overnight, especially not under an inexperienced manager.

Union’s probable front pairing of Franjo Ivanovic and Kevin Rodriguez looks potent, but they don’t need to win this by a landslide. Antwerp may still try to grind something out, especially early on, but they lack the fluidity to really hurt a disciplined Union back three.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Emmanuel Nwankwo said:

“Union have their flaws, sure, but Antwerp look like a team still finding their feet—on shaky ground. That’s exactly the kind of match Union know how to manage.”

Expect Union to edge this with professionalism rather than fireworks. They’ve got the tools to keep Antwerp at arm’s length, and one or two goals could well do the trick.

The most realistic correct score? A 2-0 away win feels just about right. It covers the visitors’ edge in class while acknowledging Antwerp might not be completely overrun, even if the scoreline flatters them.

Likely Score Prediction: Royal Antwerp 0-2 Union SG
Given the contrast in form, squad cohesion and confidence, the champions should have enough to walk away with three points. A clean, composed, and clinical performance should be expected.

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