Sint-Truiden vs Gent prediction 01.02.2024

• Competition: Jupiler Pro League
• Date: Thursday, 1st February 2024
• Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CET
• Venue: Daio Wasabi Stayen (Sint-Truiden)

Sint-Truiden is in their ninth straight season of the Jupiler Pro League, often found towards the bottom of the league table. However, this season has been better for them as they currently hold the 9th position with 28 points after 22 rounds, a comfortable seven points clear of the relegation zone. They seem to be more on par with the teams vying for European spots than those struggling to avoid relegation.

In the past few years, Gent has predominantly held the fourth or fifth position among Belgian football teams. They secured the fifth position last year, which earned them a spot in the Europa Conference League. They advanced to the group phase and the 1/16 Finals in this league, where they are set to compete against Maccabi Haifa. Currently, in the Jupiler Pro League, Gent holds the fourth position with 39 points, which is 13 points less than the leading team, Royale Union SG.

Sint-Truiden vs Gent pick: Sint-Truiden to win or draw

Sint-Truiden have shown remarkable consistency this year, with losses in only 27.3% of their league matches (six out of 22). They faced a challenging schedule following the winter break, but they managed to perform reasonably well. They narrowly lost 2:1 to Royale Union SG, Belgium’s top team, after surrendering a goal in the 97th minute. This was followed by a draw against Genk at home (1:1), where they failed to convert a penalty. Despite earning just one point from these two games, their overall performance is promising.

Gent are struggling, having gained only one point in the three games since the winter break. This poor form can be attributed to the absence of crucial players, either due to injuries or national team commitments. Furthermore, the club’s decision to sell two of its important players has compounded the challenges. Evidently, this is a tough period for the beloved Buffalos.

Gent managed to secure victories in only four out of ten league games while playing away from home. However, these wins were primarily against teams lower in the league standings. Taking this into account, along with other factors, we are of the opinion that Sint-Truiden has the potential to earn at least one point at Daio Wasabi Stayen.