Toulouse vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 30/11/2023, 06:54  by Kennedy Kechula in Europa League Predictions

Toulouse will welcome Union Saint Gilloise on Thursday seeking to boost their chances of qualifying for the Europa League knockout rounds. The two sides are separated by three points in Group E with Toulouse in second having the advantage over third-placed USG. A win here for Toulouse will see them confirm a top-two finish in this group. The hosts have amassed seven points and both their victories have come with them as hosts. If they can better group leaders Liverpool’s record in the next two rounds, they will secure top spot and avoid the knockout playoffs. Carles Martinez’s men are having trouble winning matches this season and have managed only four wins across all competitions. They defeated Liverpool 3-2 last time out in the group but haven’t won since then. Le Tef were defeated 1-0 by Nice last Sunday in Ligue 1. The reverse match against USG in Belgium back in October ended 1-1.

A win for USG here will not only boost their chances at the knockout rounds but can also confirm a top-three finish. Finishing in the top three will mean their European journey continues either in this competition or in the lower Conference League. Alexander Blessin’s men have recorded four points after four rounds and have a point advantage over bottom-side LASK. They however have lost both their away matches in the group and have also failed to score on their travels. Les Unionistes, who have conceded the second most goals in Group E with seven, were hammered 3-0 last time out by LASK. That defeat ended a five-match winning run for the Belgian outfit and since then they have recorded only one victory. USG are coming off a 1-1 draw with Gent that loosened their grip atop the Belgian first division.