On Thursday night, Union Saint-Gilloise hosts Union Berlin at the Lotto Park in the Europa League last-16 second leg. The first leg produced a thrilling 3-3 draw, so there is everything to play for in this tie.
The Belgian outfit extended their recent unbeaten run to three games in all competitions after a weekend 2-1 win at Genk.
The home team scored at least two goals for the third straight competitive game. In fact, Karel Geraerts’ team has now scored at least two goals in five of their last six outings in all competitions.
Simon back at it again! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/knhpia6ndR— Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (@UnionStGilloise) March 13, 2023
Simon back at it again! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/knhpia6ndR
Union Saint-Gilloise has a recent mixed record in the Europa League, including winning once in their last four outing in the competition.
However, the Belgian outfit has also lost just one of their previous seven matches in the Europa League.
The home team has an inconsistent recent home record in this competition, as they have won one, drawn one and lost one of their previous three European games on home soil.
The visitors head into this game on the back of a four-game winless run in all competitions, virtually ending their surprise title challenge.
Union’s last three matches have all produced draws, including a 1-1 draw with Wolfsburg last time out.
However, Urs Fischer’s team have a good recent record in the Europa League, as the German team is unbeaten in seven games in the competition, having recorded five wins and two draws.
Union has a recent mixed record on their travels in the Europa League. However, a record of just two wins in their seven away games in the competition is a poor one.
Forebet predicts that Union Berlin will record a narrow victory in a low-scoring encounter to book their place in the last eight of the Europa League.