Union St. Gilloise – KV Mechelen

Union St. Gilloise head into the clash at the Stade du Pays de Charleroi riding an impeccable record – five wins and a draw from six outings, 16 points and a dominant 19‑3 goal difference that crowns them top of the table. Their opponents, KV Mechelen, sit rooted at the foot of the league on just two points after four defeats and two stalemates, having scored only five times while conceding 14. The gulf in form is stark, and the head‑to‑head history further tilts the balance in Gilloise’s favour, making the home side overwhelming favourites to extend their unbeaten run and widen the gap at the summit.