SK Beveren – Union St. Gilloise

Recent form · Written before the match

Beveren drew 4-4 at Westerlo on October 24, after trailing 3-1 and then 4-3; Olatunji scored two goals, and Lokesa and Kaboré one each. This reaction highlights a threat in transition, but the four goals conceded reveal occasional defensive frailty, particularly in the box.

Union beat Cercle Bruges 5-2 at home on October 25 after trailing 0-2. After nine matches, its official record shows 27 goals scored, 6 conceded, 120 shots including 70 on target, 52% possession and 7 wins.

Beveren's statistics cover different scopes depending on the pages: 8 goals scored and 14 conceded after eight matches on one record, then 12 and 18 after nine matchdays in the standings. No comparable xG is retained.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

No recent directly usable head-to-head between SK Beveren and Union St. Gilloise, with score and date, is documented in the official pages consulted. Histories involving other opponents or other pairings were not used.

Any possible older precedent would have limited relevance, as the squads, coaches and context have changed, with Beveren also having recently been promoted to the Jupiler Pro League.

Absences and returns

Kevin Mac Allister is confirmed unavailable for an extended period after a confirmed anterior cruciate ligament rupture on 13 September 2026. Ilyes Najim was absent from Beveren's squad at Westerlo due to discomfort after contact in training, but his condition as of 29 October and his presence against Union are unconfirmed.

Last-minute suspensions remain to be checked.

Context & news

The stakes are those of the 18-club, 34-match regular season, with every match counting toward the title, European qualification and survival. Favorable scenario for Union: it avoids an overly open start, controls turnovers and attacks the spaces behind Beveren's full-backs, whose défense conceded four goals in the last match.

Favorable scenario for Beveren: the pitch and crowd favor transitions, with a full-strength attacking lineup, effective pressing on the first buildup and the exploitation of Olatunji and Margaritha's qualities. No consistent recent indicator makes it possible to establish an advantage from set pieces.

Lineups and squad

The match is scheduled for matchday 10 of the Jupiler Pro League, on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 19:45 UTC, at Freethielstadion in Beveren, with no neutral venue identified. No official starting eleven has been announced before the match; the starters and goalkeeper remain to be checked approximately one hour before kickoff.