Royal Antwerp F.C. vs Royal Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction 25 July 2025

Antwerp, who wrapped up last season inside the top six, failed to secure a spot in European competition after a 1-2 loss to Charleroi in the playoff. Their pre-season form has been somewhat uneven, starting with a 0-1 defeat to Waregem but bouncing back with convincing 2-0 wins over Willem II and Eupen.

Union St. Gilloise, the reigning champions, also had a mixed pre-season. Wins over Rochefortuase (3-1) and FC Paris (1-0) were balanced out by a draw with Feyenoord and a narrow 0-1 loss to PSV. However, they stumbled in their first competitive fixture, losing 1-2 to Club Brugge in the Belgian Super Cup—a reminder that there’s still work to be done before they reach top gear.

With both sides still settling into the rhythm of the new campaign, it’s likely we’ll see a dynamic, open contest as they look to shake off any early rust. Given the attacking talent on display and the defensive gaps evident in preseason and the Super Cup, a match featuring at least three goals seems a fair prediction.

Over 2.5 goals in the match 1.77