Union Saint-Gilloise Backed to Beat Club Brugge in Belgian Super Cup

The Belgian Super Cup takes place in the early hours of Saturday, with Club Brugge set to face Union Saint-Gilloise. Union Saint-Gilloise have won all three of their pre-season friendlies and look to be in excellent shape, while Club Brugge have lost their last two warm-up matches, so Union Saint-Gilloise are favored to come out on top.

Club Brugge hold a clear edge in Belgian Super Cup history, having lifted the trophy 18 times in total. They also beat Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 in last season's edition to win the title. Although Brugge were Belgian league champions last season, their defensive weaknesses were obvious, conceding 36 goals in 30 regular-season matches, more than double Union Saint-Gilloise's total. Their pre-season form has also been underwhelming, with one win and two defeats in three friendlies, including recent losses to Feyenoord and Rennes. The head-to-head trend is also unfavorable, as Brugge lost both meetings between the sides in 2026. With poor recent form and an unconvincing back line, Club Brugge look vulnerable in this match.

Union Saint-Gilloise had the best defensive record in last season's Belgian top-flight regular season, conceding only 17 goals in 30 matches. In cup competition, they also won last season's Belgian Cup, claiming that trophy again after the 2023-24 campaign. This will be the third straight year these two teams have met in the Belgian Super Cup, and in 2024 Union Saint-Gilloise beat Club Brugge 2-1 to lift the trophy. Their pre-season preparations have been outstanding, with three straight wins, 13 goals scored and only one conceded across those matches. In addition, the core of the squad has been kept intact, with leading attackers such as Kevin Rodriguez Cortes all staying at the club. With strong momentum from pre-season and a stable lineup, Union Saint-Gilloise have every chance to lift the trophy this time.