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Europa League: Union Berlin vs Union St.Gilloise – Match preview and betting tip

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We are zooming in on Union Berlin and Union St.Gilloise, as the duo face each other at Alte Foersterei on Thursday in the Europa League. This is the first of a two-legged last-16 tie.

Form: Union Berlin vs Union St.Gilloise

Union Berlin Form

In the last three outings, Union Berlin beat Ajax by 3-1, and lost 3-0 against Bayern Munich, before drawing 0-0 with FC Koln. In their last six Europa League home matches, the Iron Ones have four wins, no draws, and two defeats. They scored eight and conceded four goals.

Union St.Gilloise Form

Union St.Gilloise collected one win from their last three matches, as Westerlo won by 4-2. Royal Antwerp were too strong as well, winning 1-0, before Union St.Gilloise won 2-1 against Eupen. The away side won three of a possible six away matches in the Europa League, as well as playing zero draws and suffering zero defeats. They scored five while also conceding one time.

Betting facts for Union Berlin and Union St.Gilloise

Here are some fun facts that could come in handy when betting on the upcoming match between Union Berlin and Union St.Gilloise. The facts are based on the data from matches played across all tournaments.

  • Union Berlin have not lost 33 of the last 35 home matches
  • Union Berlin have won 16 of the last 18 home matches
  • Union Berlin have scored in 24 of the last 26 home matches
  • Union Berlin have lost 8 of the last 10 home matches and both teams scored at the same time
  • Union Berlin have not lost 15 of the last 16 matches
  • Union St.Gilloise have scored in 34 of the last 35 matches
  • Union St.Gilloise have scored in the last 16 away matches in a row
  • Union St.Gilloise have not lost 14 of the last 15 away matches
  • Union St.Gilloise have not lost 15 of the last 17 matches
  • In 9 of the last 11 away matches Union St.Gilloise played, both teams scored

Players to watch: Union Berlin vs Union St.Gilloise

Union Berlin against Union St.Gilloise is also a battle between Robin Knoche and Victor Okoh Boniface with both in decent form. The former scored three while the latter has three Europa League goals in their last six games respectively.

Full-time result

Alte Foersterei saw eight wins for Union Berlin in their last 10 here across all tournaments. They also drew two and lost zero, while Union St.Gilloise won six of their 10 most recent outings on their travels, whilst drawing two and losing two. Union Berlin have really struck gold when it comes to home form, having not lost any of their previous 19 matches at Alte Foersterei.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Union Berlin only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Union St.Gilloise got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive Union St.Gilloise games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Union Berlin’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 1.3 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Union St.Gilloise, who managed to score 1.8 times in those matches. Union St.Gilloise managed to score at least once in their previous 19 matches.

Suggested bet: Union Berlin vs Union St.Gilloise

In conclusion, we have a free betting prediction for this game between Union Berlin and Union St.Gilloise. The betting tip was formed based on the abovementioned statements.

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