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Union Sint-Gillis vs OH Leuven: lineups

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Union Sint-Gillis 3 · 19 points
OH Leuven 14 · 4 points

Predicted lineups Union Sint-Gillis vs OH Leuven

Union Sint-Gillis 3-1-4-2
12 Koffi
80 Kricfalusi
29 Sylla
55 Havenaar
6 Van de Perre
11 Smith
8 Zorgane
23 Zeneli
27 Patris
38 Mofokeng
9 Biondic

Predicted lineup for Union Sint-Gillis: Koffi, Kricfalusi, Sylla, Havenaar, Van de Perre, Smith, Zorgane, Zeneli, Patris, Mofokeng, Biondic

OH Leuven 3-5-2
1 van den Heuvel
34 Nyakossi
3 Dussenne
5 Lawrence
99 Opoku
8 Schrijvers
4 Verstraete
6 George
27 Gil
18 Mirisola
9 Traoré

Predicted lineup for OH Leuven: van den Heuvel, Nyakossi, Dussenne, Lawrence, Opoku, Schrijvers, Verstraete, George, Gil, Mirisola, Traoré

Union Sint-Gillis

Union Saint-Gilloise host OH Leuven at the top of the Belgian league after collecting nineteen points from their opening seven games. David Hubert's side have several players in good attacking form. Relebohile Mofokeng and Mateo Biondic are expected to lead the line, with Besfort Zeneli helping to create chances from midfield.

David Hubert is without Kevin Mac Allister and Ross Sykes, who are still recovering, as well as Kevin Rodríguez and Ilan Hurtevent. Nikki Havenaar is therefore a strong candidate to join Massiré Sylla and Ondrej Kricfalusi in defence. Goalkeeper Hervé Koffi and midfielder Adem Zorgane are also doubts following their international commitments, meaning late fitness assessments could affect the starting eleven.

OH Leuven

OH Leuven face a demanding trip to the league leaders after collecting four points from seven matches. A disciplined defensive performance will be essential against Union Saint-Gilloise. Timmy Simons is expected to use three central defenders, with Dani van den Heuvel in goal and Roggerio Nyakossi, Noë Dussenne and Jamie Lawrence in the back line.

Injuries to Manuel Osifo, Thibaud Verlinden and Thibault Vlietinck reduce the visitors' options. Siebe Schrijvers, Birger Verstraete and Wouter George will have important responsibilities in midfield, with George also offering a goal threat. Mirisola and Abdoul Karim Traoré are expected to feature up front, while Davis Opoku could provide attacking width.

Injuries and suspensions

Union Sint-Gillis

  • Kevin Mac Allister Torn cruciate ligament Unavailable
  • Ross Sykes Shoulder injury Unavailable

OH Leuven

  • Manuel Osifo Injury Unavailable
  • Thibaud Verlinden Knee injury Unavailable
  • Thibault Vlietinck Injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Union Sint-Gillis vs OH Leuven?

1 player
  • Ross Sykes Union Sint-Gillis Unavailable Shoulder injury

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Union Sint-Gillis

  1. Mateo Biondic 3 goals 4 assists
  2. Besfort Zeneli 2 goals 5 assists
  3. Relebohile Mofokeng 4 goals 1 assists
  4. Raul Florucz 4 goals 0 assists
  5. Louis Patris 1 goals 1 assists

OH Leuven

  1. Wouter George 2 goals 1 assists
  2. Davis Opoku 1 goals 1 assists
  3. Óscar Gil 1 goals 0 assists
  4. William Balikwisha 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Siebe Schrijvers 0 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Union Sint-Gillis

Player Starts Min. Form
Hervé Koffi 5/5 450 strong
Massiré Sylla 5/5 450 strong
Ondrej Kricfalusi 5/5 435 strong
Louis Patris 5/5 406 solid
Besfort Zeneli 5/5 401 strong
Mateo Biondic 5/5 374 excellent
Guilherme Smith 5/5 365 solid
Adem Zorgane 4/4 354 strong

OH Leuven

Player Starts Min. Form
Dani van den Heuvel 5/5 450 solid
Birger Verstraete 5/5 446 mixed
Noë Dussenne 5/5 437 solid
Óscar Gil 5/5 431 solid
Wouter George 5/5 421 strong
Jamie Lawrence 4/4 360 solid
Siebe Schrijvers 4/4 340 solid
Davis Opoku 3/5 286 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
2.03 1.24
  • Predicted goals2.7
  • Both teams to score17%
  • Over 2.5 goals67%
  • Corners9.0

Team comparison

USG home Per match OHL away
2.33 Points 0.00
2.67 Goals for 0.33
0.00 Goals against 2.33
2.03 xG for 1.24
1.32 xG against 1.94
6.3 Corners 2.7
DWW Home and away form LLL

Union Sint-Gillis vs OH Leuven: head-to-head record

26 previous meetings
14 Union Sint-Gillis 6 draws 6 OH Leuven
  • Goals per match2.81
  • Both teams scored46%
  • Over 2.5 goals54%
  • Jan 2026 OH Leuven 0 - 0 Union Sint-Gillis
  • Aug 2025 Union Sint-Gillis 5 - 0 OH Leuven
  • Jan 2025 Union Sint-Gillis 1 - 0 OH Leuven
  • Nov 2024 OH Leuven 1 - 1 Union Sint-Gillis
  • Mar 2024 OH Leuven 0 - 2 Union Sint-Gillis
  • Aug 2023 Union Sint-Gillis 5 - 1 OH Leuven
  • Jan 2023 Union Sint-Gillis 1 - 0 OH Leuven
  • Oct 2022 OH Leuven 0 - 3 Union Sint-Gillis
  • Mar 2022 OH Leuven 1 - 4 Union Sint-Gillis
  • Nov 2021 Union Sint-Gillis 1 - 3 OH Leuven

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Union Sint-Gillis vs OH Leuven be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Union Sint-Gillis against OH Leuven?

Union Sint-Gillis are without Kevin Mac Allister (torn cruciate ligament) and Ross Sykes (shoulder injury).

Who is unavailable for OH Leuven against Union Sint-Gillis?

OH Leuven are without Manuel Osifo (injury), Thibaud Verlinden (knee injury) and Thibault Vlietinck (injury).

What formation do Union Sint-Gillis play?

Union Sint-Gillis have used a 3-4-1-2 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-1-4-2.

What formation do OH Leuven play?

OH Leuven have used a 3-4-3 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-5-2.

How did the last meeting between Union Sint-Gillis and OH Leuven finish?

On 24 January 2026, OH Leuven vs Union Sint-Gillis finished 0-0.

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