Antwerp vs Sint-Truiden preview

Belgium flag 2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium
Bosuilstadion
Pro League
AntwerpANT
Sint-TruidenSIT
KICKOFF :
Round 4 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Antwerp prepares to host Sint-Truiden at the Bosuilstadion in a Pro League regular season clash during the 2026/2027 campaign. The home side occupies fifth place in the domestic standings while the visitors sit twelfth. Power ratings indicate Sint-Truiden as the marginally stronger unit with a four-point edge in the calculations. Recent form favors Antwerp slightly based on available scores. This encounter promises an intriguing battle between two sides with differing league positions. Fans anticipate a competitive display from both teams aiming to secure valuable points. The match represents an opportunity for Antwerp to solidify their upper-table position against a resilient opponent. Both teams will look to exploit weaknesses in the opposition defense throughout the ninety minutes. Tactical adjustments may play a key role in determining the outcome on the pitch.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Sint-Truiden holds a slight power advantage over Antwerp according to the metrics.
  • Form: Antwerp enters with a stronger recent form score than Sint-Truiden.
  • Squad: Both teams field competitive squads suited for the Pro League encounter.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for detailed analysis ahead of the fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play could prove decisive in this regular season matchup.
  • Set pieces: Set piece information is limited due to unavailable expected goals metrics.
  • xVariable: The xVariable highlights potential unpredictability in the upcoming game.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Antwerp M. Compper
M. Compper
VS
Sint-Truiden F. De Meyer
F. De Meyer
1.38
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.27
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Genk Rank: 78 D
KV Kortrijk Rank: 66 W
SK Beveren Rank: 64 W
Westerlo Rank: 70 W
Genk Rank: 79 D
OH Leuven Rank: 67 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Cercle Brugge Rank: 71 D
Lommel SK Rank: 67 D
Mechelen Rank: 71 W
Anderlecht Rank: 77 L
Gent Rank: 75 D
Club Brugge Rank: 88 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
73.96
77.96
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Antwerp
Sint-Truiden
Power Score
73.96
77.96
League Position
5
12
Global Rank
167
97

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Antwerp — Opponent-weighted form score
Sint-Truiden — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Antwerp Sint-Truiden

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Antwerp ANT Home
4 matches
Sint-Truiden SIT Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
8
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
8
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-29T00:36:06+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Bosuilstadion
Capacity
16649
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Bram Van Driessche
Yves De Neve
Quentin Lesceux
Michiel Allaerts

Expected Lineup

Referee : Bram Van Driessche

Starting XI ▼

41
Taishi Brandon Nozawa
Taishi Brandon Nozawa Goalkeeper
6.86
27
Eran Tuypens
Eran Tuypens Midfielder
7.14
7
Anthony Valencia
Anthony Valencia Midfielder
7.97
9
Michael Frey
Michael Frey Attacker
7.96
99
Luis Narh
Luis Narh Attacker
6.67
4
Yuto Tsunashima
Yuto Tsunashima Right Back
6.84
14
Xander Dierckx
Xander Dierckx Central Midfield
6.51
20
Rein Van Helden
Rein Van Helden Left Back
7.29
24
Thibo Somers
Thibo Somers Left Back
6.85
30
Christopher Scott
Christopher Scott Central Midfield
6.96
28
Luca Schelfhout
Luca Schelfhout Right Back
6.51
Referee : Bram Van Driessche

Starting XI ▼

16
Leo Kokubo
Leo Kokubo Goalkeeper
6.89
19
Frédéric Soèllé Soèllé
Frédéric Soèllé Soèllé Centre Forward
6.81
14
Ryan Merlen
Ryan Merlen Attacking Midfield
7.87
5
Shogo Taniguchi
Shogo Taniguchi Right Back
6.95
8
Abdoulaye Sissako
Abdoulaye Sissako Defensive Midfield
7.19
10
Ilias Sebaoui
Ilias Sebaoui Left Wing
7.91
26
Visar Musliu
Visar Musliu Left Back
6.56
3
Taiga Hata
Taiga Hata Right Back
6.88
18
Nelson Ishiwatari
Nelson Ishiwatari Defensive Midfield
7.28
23
Joedrick Pupe
Joedrick Pupe Left Back
6.48
60
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael Right Wing
7.37

CONCLUSION

Antwerp and Sint-Truiden are set for a fascinating Pro League showdown where league positions suggest a home advantage for the fifth-placed side. However the power metrics point to a close contest given the away team's higher rating. Form trends add another layer of interest with Antwerp showing better recent performances. The absence of detailed efficiency and set piece data leaves room for on-field surprises. Players from both squads must adapt quickly to the demands of the game at Bosuilstadion. Overall this fixture could deliver an engaging spectacle full of strategic elements and individual brilliance. Teams need to focus on their strengths to gain the upper hand in this regular season meeting.