Match Centre

Union St. Gilloise deserved more from this game based on the balance of play, generating 1.92 xG to Real Sociedad's 0.76 in a 1-1 draw. Despite having just 44% possession, the hosts created higher-quality chances, landing 10 of their 16 shots inside the box (to Sociedad's 4 from 6). However, Sociedad's early efficiency proved decisive – Benat Turrientes scored their only shot on target within 30 seconds of coming on at half-time (46'), while Union needed a late Sekou Keita strike (88') to salvage a point after testing Sociedad's keeper with 5 shots on target.

Union's territorial dominance is reflected in their 4 corners and 5 blocked shots, but they were twice as wasteful as Sociedad in front of goal — converting just one of five big chances (0.38 xG per shot on target vs Sociedad's 0.76). The 1.16 xG underperformance starkly explains why they didn't win, while Sociedad's clinical outlier goal (scoring from their sole 0.76 xG chance) masked an otherwise passive display. Turrientes' instant impact off the bench ultimately decided the flow, but the data shows a clear imbalance in chance creation.