Twente vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Europa League, November 28, 2024

Twente vs Union Saint-Gilloise Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Europa League
• Date: Thursday, November 28
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 PM GMT
• Venue: De Grolsch Veste, Enschede, Netherlands. 

It is a battle of revival at the UEFA Europa League when Dutch side FC Twente locks horns with Belgian team Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. This game should be treated like a do-or-die for both, more by Twente and much more by Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Both sides are stumbling at the tail-end of the league phase table, and without wins their journey will get over in this round itself.

FC Twente are having a fair run in the domestic league, but much to the awe are struggling in the European race. In Europa, they are 27th, with three draws and a loss. No wins have been put to taste yet. The side has struggled defensively, facing six goals, while scoring just four. A win at home will surely add some respite for a possible 24-slot berth.

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are having it bad in both the Belgian league and Europa. In the domestic competition they are having just 20 points from 15 games, while in the UEFA Europa League, the situation is worse. They are placed 30th out of 36, with just two draws, and two losses in four games. They too are winless just like FC Twente. Only a win can heal their hopes of a play-off.

Twente Team News

Twente will be without the services of suspended Bart van Rooij, and injured winger Younes Taha, this will surely affect their shape ahead of the vital game.

Union Saint-Gilloise Team News

Union Saint-Gilloise have a full-fit squad, except for one injury, wing-back Henok Teklab who is out with a broken leg aka fracture.

Twente vs Union Saint-Gilloise Predicted Lineups

Twente Predicted Lineup:

Goalkeeper: Tyton.

Defenders: Bruns, Lagerbielke, Van Hoorenbeeck, Salah-Eddine.

Midfielders: Besselink, Kjolo; Rots, Regeer, Ltaief.

Forwards: Lammers.

Union Saint-Gilloise Predicted Lineup:

Goalkeeper: Moris.

Defenders: Sykes, Burgess, Machida.

Midfielders: Mac Allister, Khalaili, Vanhoutte, Sadiki, Niang.

Forward: Ivanovic, Fuseini.

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Head-to-Head Record

To date, FC Twente and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise have not played against each other. They are yet to lock horns. This will be their first encounter.

Key Players to Watch in Twente vs Union Saint-Gilloise

Sam Lammers (Twente)

The Dutch forward is blessed with skills and he is expected to display those against this weak defense easily, acting as a false 9. He has scored two of the total four Twente struck in the competition. In the league too, he has been fierce with five goals, and three assists in 13 games.

Now, playing as a centre-forward sometimes and mostly as a CAM, he will have to have a hectic game here. If Twente is eyeing a win, he needs to control the midfield and score at the same time. It might be too much to ask for, but seeing his skills, it can be easily said that he is capable enough to do so.

Anan Khalaili (Union Saint-Gilloise)

The Israeli winger hasn’t impressed yet upon his arrival in July 2024. He is yet to score a goal in both the league and Europa. He has the skills, is young, and lacks minutes. But, he would get a start here, and if he shines, his contention to be a starter will be for real.

The 20-year player is having his first European stint, so adjusting will be tough. With good dribbling and pace, he can surely humiliate the Dutch club. But seeing his spell so far, it looks a bit tough. He is predicted to get an opportunity, and if he doesn’t waste it, things will be good for him and the club. He should eye his first goal for the club.

Twente vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction

FC Twente are predicted to win this home fixture, having a better squad, and home advantage in their favour. Also, their exposure to European competitions and their better form are also expected to give them an edge over Royal Union Saint-Gilloise. Union SG will also look to fight back, but the chance of causing surprise aka shocker is minimal here owing to bad shaped defense.

Predicted Score: Twente 2-0 Union Saint-Gilloise

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