The big picture

Union St.-Gilloise come in 4th on the ladder with 10 points; Celtic are 32nd on 3. Union St.-Gilloise have the higher position to protect.

Union St.-Gilloise are 3–0–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 0.5 against.

Celtic are 1–3 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 1.5 goals for and 2.8 against.

Form

Union St.-Gilloise have won four of their last five and most recently beat Celta Vigo 2–1.

Celtic have won two of their last five and most recently beat Besiktas 3–2.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Union St.-Gilloise, watch Guilherme Smith (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Besfort Zeneli (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For Celtic, watch Camilo Durán (0.8 goals a game in 2026-27) and Mika Baur (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).

At King Power at Den Dreef Stadion

Union St.-Gilloise have won 1 of their last 4 at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Union St.-Gilloise go in as clear favourites.