Sint-Truiden vs Union Saint-Gilloise preview

Belgium flag 2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium
Stayen Stadion
Pro League
KICKOFF :
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Sint-Truiden welcome Union Saint-Gilloise to Stayen Stadion for a Pro League regular season encounter in the 2026/2027 campaign. The visitors arrive as the stronger side according to power metrics and hold a higher domestic standing in seventh place compared to the hosts in twelfth. Union Saint-Gilloise carry an edge in overall squad quality while Sint-Truiden seek to leverage home advantage at their familiar venue. Both teams enter the fixture with modest recent form indicators that suggest a competitive balance on the day. The match offers a classic mid-table versus upper-mid-table clash where defensive organisation and key individual contributions could prove decisive. Union Saint-Gilloise will look to impose their superior power rating while Sint-Truiden aim to disrupt rhythm through structured play.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Sint-Truiden occupy 12th place domestically while Union Saint-Gilloise sit seventh.
  • Form: Sint-Truiden post a form score of 16 against Union Saint-Gilloise on 14.22.
  • Squad: Union Saint-Gilloise are the stronger side with a power score of 86.08 to 77.42.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency metrics are unavailable for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition statistics have not been recorded ahead of the match.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data is limited with xG metrics unavailable for both sides.
  • xVariable: No additional variable metrics are available for either team.
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
1.25
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.13
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Antwerp Rank: 73 D
Cercle Brugge Rank: 71 D
Lommel SK Rank: 67 D
Mechelen Rank: 70 W
Anderlecht Rank: 77 L
Gent Rank: 74 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Anderlecht Rank: 77 D
Zulte-Waregem Rank: 72 D
Westerlo Rank: 72 W
Anderlecht Rank: 77 W
Gent Rank: 74 D
Club Brugge Rank: 88 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 4
4
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.
77.42
86.08
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sint-Truiden
Union Saint-Gilloise
Power Score
77.42
86.08
League Position
12
7
Global Rank
97
32

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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Sint-Truiden Opponent-weighted form score
Union Saint-Gilloise Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sint-Truiden Union Saint-Gilloise

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 6 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sint-Truiden SIT Home
6 matches
Union Saint-Gilloise USG Away
Match Record
1
Wins
4
1
Draws
1
4
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
4
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
1.45
xG
1.98
1.98
xGA
1.45

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T01:10:27+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stayen Stadion
Capacity
14600
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

16
Leo Brian Kokubo
Leo Brian Kokubo Goalkeeper
21
Matt Lendfers
Matt Lendfers Goalkeeper
25
Ahmad Saud Ahmad Abu Rasen
Ahmad Saud Ahmad Abu Rasen Goalkeeper
22
Wolke Janssens
Wolke Janssens Defender
23
Joedrick Pupe
Joedrick Pupe Defender
26
Visar Musliu
Visar Musliu Defender
5
Shogo Taniguchi
Shogo Taniguchi Defender
3
Taiga Hata
Taiga Hata Defender
Rune Verheyden
Rune Verheyden Defender
8
Abdoulaye Sissako
Abdoulaye Sissako Midfielder
71
Ryotaro Araki
Ryotaro Araki Midfielder
14
Ryan Merlen
Ryan Merlen Midfielder
33
Alouis Diriken
Alouis Diriken Midfielder
18
Nelson Ishiwatari
Nelson Ishiwatari Midfielder
31
Illyes Benachour
Illyes Benachour Midfielder
7
Arbnor Muja
Arbnor Muja Attacker
9
Samed Baždar
Samed Baždar Attacker
10
Ilias Sebaoui
Ilias Sebaoui Attacker
38
Kaito Matsuzawa
Kaito Matsuzawa Attacker
77
Oumar Diouf
Oumar Diouf Attacker
32
Jay David Mbalanda Nziang
Jay David Mbalanda Nziang Attacker
99
Shion Shinkawa
Shion Shinkawa Attacker

Squad

99
Kouakou Herve Koffi
Kouakou Herve Koffi Goalkeeper
1
Vic Chambaere
Vic Chambaere Goalkeeper
71
Keo Boets
Keo Boets Goalkeeper
18
Giorgi Kavelashvili
Giorgi Kavelashvili Goalkeeper
26
Ross Sykes
Ross Sykes Defender
55
Nikki Havenaar
Nikki Havenaar Defender
5
Kevin Mac Allister
27
Louis Patris
Louis Patris Defender
4
Nohim Chibani
Nohim Chibani Defender
29
Massiré Sylla
Massiré Sylla Defender
17
Rob Schoofs
Rob Schoofs Midfielder
28
Darius Dumitru Olaru
8
Adem Zorgane
Adem Zorgane Midfielder
10
Anouar Ait El Hadj
Anouar Ait El Hadj Midfielder
22
Ousseynou Niang
Ousseynou Niang Midfielder
23
Besfort Zeneli
Besfort Zeneli Midfielder
6
Kamiel Van de Perre
Kamiel Van de Perre Midfielder
14
Ivan Pavlic
Ivan Pavlic Midfielder
80
Ondrej Kricfalusi
Ondrej Kricfalusi Midfielder
9
Mateo Biondic
Mateo Biondic Attacker
38
Relebohile Mofokeng
20
Marc Giger
Marc Giger Attacker
21
Ilan Hurtevent
Ilan Hurtevent Attacker

CONCLUSION

Union Saint-Gilloise carry the greater overall quality and will expect to control proceedings at Stayen Stadion. Sint-Truiden must rely on home organisation and disciplined structure to limit the visitors influence. The absence of detailed efficiency and set piece data leaves room for in-game adjustments to shape the outcome. Both sides face a test of consistency in a league where small margins often decide results. Union Saint-Gilloise hold the platform to dictate tempo while Sint-Truiden look for opportunities on the counter or through set piece moments. Expect a measured contest where tactical discipline could outweigh raw power on the day.