- Team form: Union have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games.
- Opposition form: Zulte-Waregem are unbeaten in their last 5, winning 4 and drawing 1.
Union look like a safe bet
Home advantage and momentum
Union St.-Gilloise are the rightful favorites to beat Zulte-Waregem in their opening game of the Pro League 2026-2027 season at Stade Joseph Marien on Saturday but the visitors shouldn't be underestimated. David Hubert's men have been in good form across all competitions, winning 6, drawing 2 and losing 2 of their last 10, and they have the momentum.
Recent meetings and tactics
The Brussels club, who beat the Flying Horses 2-0 in the same fixture at this time last season, have won their last two meetings with the visitors and have been solid at home of late. Hubert, who took charge on 13 October 2025, has kept Union on the front foot in a 3-5-2 system that sees the wing-backs push into wide attacking positions or provide pressure on the opposition. The transition play has been sharp and the central block compact.
Visitors' form and approach
Zulte-Waregem arrive in top form as well, unbeaten in their last 10 across all competitions with eight wins and two draws. Michael Beale, who took over on 1 July 2026, has instilled grit, steel and some structure into the club from the first day of his tenure. A 3-2 win over Sparta Rotterdam and a 1-1 draw with AZ Alkmaar were followed by a 2-1 away victory over KVV Zelzate. Beale's influence should see this game played at a different tempo to many Union games with Zulte more structured and better at controlling the ball.
Both teams can score and the hosts can win
The correct score outcome could be a Union win with chances at both ends as the home side will undoubtedly make the running in this match. Zulte are also a threat going forward, however, and an away win could be within their means.
Union have won two and drawn one of their last three home games while Zulte have won their two away games so both have momentum in their respective backyards.
The clash on the wings could decide this one with Union's pressing and overloading game up against Zulte's wide combinations and newfound defensive structure.
- Odds: Union are the safe bet at 1.33 while Zulte are big outsiders at 9.4 and the draw sits at 4.8.
- Betting: Over 2.5 goals is a better price at 1.65 and we are recommending Both Teams To Score - No in the parlay at 1.75, which is very slightly favoured.
- Stats: Union average 3.17 goals per game at home and concede an average of 1.17 goals while Zulte average 2.25 goals in their four away games this term.
