Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 17:45
The encounter between Union Saint-Gilloise and Real Sociedad is set to kick off at 17:45 on Thursday, 15/10, at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion.
This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet Our recommended bet is BTTS 2nd Half – Yes for the Union Saint-Gilloise vs Real Sociedad fixture. Expect a lively second half as both teams push for results, especially if the first half ends level. We expect chances for both sides to score after the break.
BTTS 2nd Half: 7/4
Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £27.50
BTTS 2nd Half
Why we predict BTTS 2nd Half - Yes
Key Betting Insights
Union Saint-Gilloise
Real Sociedad
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Union Saint-Gilloise is coming to the clash with Real Sociedad with the current statistics in the Europa League:
Matches played: 1
Wins: 1
Draws: 0
Losses: 0
Goals Scored: 3 (Avg. 3)
Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)
When having a broader look at Union Saint-Gilloise's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 58
Wins: 35
Draws: 13
Losses: 10
Goals Scored: 103 (Avg. 1.78)
Goals Conceded: 53 (Avg. 0.91)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Union Saint-Gilloise to win the match: 7/5
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Union Saint-Gilloise
Date
Game
Result
11/10
D
20/09
W
17/09
W
12/09
W
05/09
W
On the other hand, Real Sociedad comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa League:
Matches played: 1
Wins: 0
Draws: 0
Losses: 1
Goals Scored: 1 (Avg. 1)
Goals Conceded: 2 (Avg. 2)
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 54
Wins: 20
Draws: 16
Losses: 18
Goals Scored: 85 (Avg. 1.57)
Goals Conceded: 83 (Avg. 1.54)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Real Sociedad to win the match: 13/8
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Real Sociedad
Date
Game
Result
11/10
W
20/09
W
17/09
L
13/09
L
07/09
W
With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.
Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:
Key metrics Europe - Europa League Europe - Europa LeagueTeam Form
Union Saint-Gilloise
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
W
W
W
2.6
Home
D
W
W
D
D
1.8
Away
W
W
W
W
L
2.4
Real Sociedad
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
L
L
W
1.8
Home
W
L
L
D
W
1.4
Away
W
W
L
L
D
1.4
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 14 last 5 matches 10 last 5 matches
Union Saint-Gilloise scored +40% more goals than Real Sociedad in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
Union Saint-Gilloise
Real Sociedad
Performance Gap
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Key metrics 3 last 5 matches 11 last 5 matches
Real Sociedad conceded +267% more goals than Union Saint-Gilloise in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
Union Saint-Gilloise
Real Sociedad
Performance Gap
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Key metrics 30 last 5 matches 38 last 5 matches
Real Sociedad received +27% more corners than Union Saint-Gilloise in the last 5 matches.
Corners
Union Saint-Gilloise
Real Sociedad
Performance Gap
OH Leuven
Royal Antwerp FC
Viktoria Plzen
Lommel United
Sporting Charleroi
Key metrics 8 last 5 matches 9 last 5 matches
Real Sociedad received +13% more cards than Union Saint-Gilloise in the last 5 matches.
Cards
Union Saint-Gilloise
Real Sociedad
Performance Gap
OH Leuven
Royal Antwerp FC
Viktoria Plzen
Lommel United
Sporting Charleroi
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