Union Saint-Gilloise are clearly favored to win against FCV Dender EH, as they are a top-side from the Belgian Pro League with recent European experience, while Dender are a smaller club with a more modest domestic record. Early market prices in January 2026 generally lean heavily toward Union Saint-Gilloise around 1.30–1.40 to win in regular time, with Dender out at roughly 7.00–8.00, reflecting the quality gap and deeper squad depth with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The FCV Dender EH vs Union Saint-Gilloise Belgian Cup match is scheduled to start on January 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM UTC. This corresponds to 8:30 PM local time in Belgium (CET), so fans in Denderleeuw and Brussels can expect an evening kickoff under the floodlights.

The match is set to be played at Dender Football Complex in Denderleeuw, the home ground of FCV Dender EH, which has a capacity of around 6,430 spectators and offers a compact, intense cup atmosphere. Union Saint-Gilloise’s usual home, Stade Joseph Marien in Saint-Gilles with about 9,400 seats, will not be used here as Dender host this Belgian Cup tie.

Given Union Saint-Gilloise’s stronger league form and deeper attacking options, a logical prediction is Union to win in 90 minutes, priced roughly in the 1.30–1.40 range, with the draw around 4.50–5.00 and Dender near 7.00–8.00. Bettors looking for value might also consider Union to win with a -1 handicap, as the Pro League side often dominates possession and chance creation against lower-ranked opponents in recent seasons.

Recent competitive head-to-head meetings between FCV Dender EH and Union Saint-Gilloise have been rare, with Union spending recent years in the top flight and European competitions while Dender have mainly competed in the Challenger Pro League and lower tiers. Historically when they have met in cup or league contexts, Union have tended to come out on top, reflecting their rise into one of Belgium’s stronger modern clubs.