Union St. Gilloise Beat Anderlecht 3-1 on Just 0.48 xG — Lead Belgian Playoff by 2 Points
Union St. Gilloise produced one of the most extreme xG heists of the European weekend, beating Anderlecht 3-1 away despite generating just 0.48 xG while Anderlecht mustered 1.12 xG and 13 shots. The result extends Union's Belgian Jupiler Pro League playoff lead to 2 points over Club Brugge, who beat Gent 2-0 with 2.02 xG on the same day.
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Conclusion
Union xG: 0.48 (12 shots, 4 on target). Anderlecht xG: 1.12 (13 shots, 3 on target), 1 red card. Score: 3-1 to Union. Playoff standings (35 played): Union 46 pts, Club Brugge 44 pts. Union's defensive record: 19 goals conceded in 35 games. Club Brugge vs Gent: 2-0, 2.02 xG.