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Club - Union: Club Facts

Jupiler Pro League

At the occasion of the 30th home game of the season, Club will be entertaining Union St.-Gilloise. And what better way to gear up for this match with our Club Facts!

The fixture

For the 93rd time, Club and USG will be crossing swords in the top flight. In 45 previous home games, Club won 22, drew 10 and lost 13 times. This will be the sixth encounter between the two this season. Earlier on in these Champions' Play-Offs, Club went on to win 1-2 (Puertas | Vetlesen, Meijer) at the Duden Park.

6 back-to-back wins have ensured Club of its spot on the European stage next season. In the past twenty league games Club always managed to score, and is still unbeaten at home in the playoffs.

With 18 goals, Igor Thiago is Club's top striker this season. With 8 assists to his name, Maxim De Cuyper cannot be outdone at Club.

Brandon Mechele is the only player yet to miss a minute at Club in the playoffs. So far, he has already played 58 matches for Club this season. No player in Europe does better!

The opponent

Silverware for Union, as it managed to reel in the Croky Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 win against Antwerp, a goal courtesy of Japanese defender Koki Machida.

Starting the play-offs at the top of the table, Union has lost some of its spark, but after an initial 0 out of 12, the team recovered with a 7 out of 9. The last three JPL games resulted in two clean sheets.

Away from home, Union earned a 3 out of 9, having lost at KRC Genk (1-0) and Anderlecht (2-1) and won at Antwerp (0-3).

Union's top striker is Mohamed Amoura with 18 goals. With 6 goals in these playoffs, Cameron Puertas is the man in form. He is also the assist king of the Jupiler Pro League (15 assists).

Milestones

  • Antonio Nusa can be in action for Club for the 80th time.
  • Philip Zinckernagel can play his 30th league match for Club.
  • Hans Vanaken can play his 410th match in First Division (76 for Sporting Lokeren, 333 for Club).
  • Simon Mignolet can stand between the posts for the 240th time in First Division (66 for STVV, 173 for Club).

Referee

Mr. Jonathan Lardot has been appointed for this game. He will be assisted by linesmen Mr. Quentin Blaise and Mr. Florian Lemaire. Mr. Jan Boterberg will be fourth official. Mr. Nicolas Laforge will take his place as VAR in Tubize, assisted by Mr. Vito Di Vincenzo and Mr. Carlos-Manuel Serra Guerreiro Alho.

For the 41st time, the 40-year-old ref will referee a Club Brugge match. Club's previous 19 home matches under his supervision ended in 13 wins and six draws.