Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Out-of-sorts Dender will try to claim a major scalp when they face Royale Union SG on Saturday evening. Dender are on a four-game losing run in the national championship, meaning that they are low on confidence ahead of St Gilloise’s visit. Jordan Attah Kadiri is pushing for a start after getting his name on the scoresheet in a 3-1 loss to Charleroi, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
The reigning champions, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-0 win over their bitter local rivals Anderlecht. St Gilloise made a flying start to the season and given Dender’s poor form, anything but a routine away win would be a big surprise. Midfielder Anouar Ait El Hadj is rated doubtful for the visiting team after picking up a knock in the Brussels derby. In their last meeting in the Belgian top flight, Royale Union SG rolled over Dender 4-1.