Brugge vs Royal Union prediction and betting tips on April 24, 2025
Game Prediction
In the 5th round of the Belgian Jupiler League Championship Group, a match between Brugge and Royal Union will take place on April 24, 2025. Both teams are aiming for the championship title, making victory over a direct rival crucial.
Our Prediction for Brugge vs Royal Union
Last year, the teams reenacted the script of the 2022 championship race. Nicky Hayen, having taken over as head coach of Brugge, managed yet again to outpace this opponent at the final stage, pushing them down to second place to claim another title.
Union Saint-Gilloise started the new season under a new coach, Pokognoli. He debuted with a victory in the Supercup, but soon after suffered a setback in the Champions League qualifiers against Slavia Prague. There were other missteps, including a 1-5 loss in the cup to Antwerp at the start of 2025, and elimination from the Europa League in February by Ajax. In the regular championship, they finished only third. However, in the group stage, they confidently defeated Antwerp, Gent, and Anderlecht. In the previous round, they secured a 2-1 away win against Genk.
Vanaken and company not only reached the Champions League playoffs but also overcame Atalanta. However, they had no answer for Aston Villa, losing both matches and conceding three goals in each against the English side. Nevertheless, they then put together a winning run in the Jupiler League, closing in on the leader. They also crushed Gent with a 5-0 scoreline.
Brugge vs Royal Union: Key Stats and Trends
- Brugge has won five matches in a row
- On average, Brugge scores 2.24 goals and concedes 1.12 goals per match.
- 65% of Brugge’s matches see goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.35 goals per game
- Royal Union has won eight out of their last nine games
- On average, Union scores 1.79 goals and concedes 0.79 goals per match.
- 50% of Union’s matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 2.59 goals per game
Brugge vs Royal Union: Probable Lineups
Brugge (probable lineup): Mignolet - De Keyper, Mechele, Ordoñez, Sabbe - Jashari, Nwadike, Jutglà, Vanaken, Tzolis - Nilsson
Royal Union (probable lineup): Moris - Leysen, Burgess, Mac Allister - Nyang, Aït El Hadj, Ivanovich, Sadiki, van de Perre, Khalaili - David
Previous Matches: Brugge vs Royal Union
Three of the last four head-to-head meetings ended in draws, with Pokognoli's men winning only in the Supercup, 2-1.
Free Prediction for Brugge vs Royal Union
The hosts are expected to win here, but the visitors have also regained their form. Anticipate an entertaining contest and a final "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.79).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team’s position in the Belgian Jupiler League standings.