St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise Predictions

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Jupiler Pro LeagueJupiler Pro League · Belgium
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St. Truiden

St. Truiden

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Union St. Gilloise

Union St. Gilloise

🗓️ Wednesday, 2 Sept 2026 at 20:30 CEST (venue time) · 18:30 UTC (your time)📍 Daio Wasabi Stayen, Sint-Truiden

Win Probability (1X2)

St. Truiden 19%Draw 27%Union St. Gilloise 54%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Union St. Gilloise Win

Match Result

7.6/10

Union St. Gilloise Sweep Past St. Truiden with Clinical 3-0 Away Win

Union St. Gilloise delivered a commanding performance at Daio Wasabi Stayen, dispatching St. Truiden 3-0 to strengthen their position in the Jupiler Pro League. The visitors seized control early, opening the scoring in the 23rd minute and never looked back, adding further goals in the 55th and 63rd minutes to put the result beyond doubt. St. Truiden struggled to impose themselves, managing just two shots on target and trailing in both possession and attacking threat. Union's superiority was reflected in the statistics: they enjoyed 54% possession, registered 12 shots with six on target, and limited St. Truiden to just six attempts. The home side's frustration was evident in their 14 fouls and three yellow cards, as they were unable to disrupt the visitors' fluid play or muster a meaningful response after falling behind.

💪 AI Prediction Report

DECENT HIT

Predicted

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Actual

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✅Result
❌BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results1/2 hit

1x2 — Union St. Gilloise
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Over/Under 2.5 goals — Over 2.5
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BTTS — Yes
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Key Moments

23' — Goal

Union St. Gilloise open the scoring, capitalizing on early dominance.

55' — Goal

Union double their lead, punishing St. Truiden's defensive lapse.

63' — Goal

Union seal the result with a third, ending any hopes of a home comeback.

various' — Yellow Cards

St. Truiden pick up three bookings as frustrations mount.

St. Truiden

St. Truiden

4.5/10

St. Truiden endured a difficult evening, unable to match Union St. Gilloise's intensity or creativity. Lining up in a 4-2-3-1, they struggled to build attacks, producing only two shots on target from six attempts and conceding the lion's share of possession. Their midfield was overrun, and their defensive line was breached three times, with little sign of a comeback after going behind. Discipline also proved an issue, as they picked up three yellow cards amid 14 fouls. Despite some individual effort, St. Truiden lacked cohesion and cutting edge, failing to threaten Union's goal or shift the momentum at any stage.

Key Players

L. Kokubo: Made several saves to keep the scoreline respectable despite facing six shots on target.
V. Musliu: Worked hard in central defense but was overwhelmed by Union's attacking movement.

Strengths

Goalkeeper made key savesAttempted to play out from the back

Weaknesses

Lack of attacking threatMidfield overrunDefensive vulnerabilityPoor discipline (3 yellow cards)
Union St. Gilloise

Union St. Gilloise

8.5/10

Union St. Gilloise were in complete control from start to finish, executing their 3-4-3 formation with precision and fluidity. They dominated possession (54%) and were far more incisive in attack, firing 12 shots with six on target and converting three of them. Their midfield dictated the tempo, while the front three consistently troubled St. Truiden's backline. Defensively, Union were rarely threatened, conceding just two shots on target. Their discipline and organization allowed them to manage the game effectively after taking the lead, with only two yellow cards and minimal fouls committed.

Key Players

R. Mofokeng: Instrumental in attack, contributed with a goal and constant threat in the final third.
A. Zorgane: Controlled the midfield, linking play and assisting in the build-up to goals.

Strengths

Clinical finishingMidfield controlSolid defensive structureEffective pressing

Weaknesses

Low number of corners wonOccasional fouls in midfield

Tactical Analysis

St. Truiden set up in a 4-2-3-1, hoping to control the midfield and provide support to lone striker O. Diouf. However, they were unable to cope with Union's 3-4-3, which provided both width and numerical superiority in central areas. Union's wingbacks pushed high, stretching the play and allowing their midfielders to dictate tempo and recycle possession. Union's pressing forced turnovers and limited St. Truiden's ability to build from the back. The visitors' transitions were swift and purposeful, leading to multiple clear chances and three well-taken goals. Set pieces were less of a factor, with Union winning just one corner, but their open-play structure proved decisive.

Turning Point

Union's second goal in the 55th minute, which doubled their lead and extinguished St. Truiden's hopes of a comeback.

Man of the Match

R. Mofokeng

Scored a crucial goal and was a constant attacking threat, spearheading Union's dominant display.

St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise: Match Preview

Both sides are unbeaten in the league but arrive with contrasting momentum. St. Truiden have drawn both their opening matches (1-1 at home to Lommel United, 3-3 away at Cercle Brugge) and sit 12th, while Union St. Gilloise are 7th after a 5-1 away win at Westerlo and a goalless home draw with Zulte Waregem. Union’s superior goal difference (+4 vs 0) and recent attacking output underline their early advantage.

The statistical matchup is defined by Union’s high scoring rate (2.5 goals per game) and defensive solidity (0.5 conceded per game) against a St. Truiden side averaging 2.0 scored and 2.0 conceded. Union’s away attack (5 goals in their only road game) faces a St. Truiden defence yet to keep a clean sheet. Both teams’ matches have seen 50% over 2.5 goals, and BTTS has landed in two of St. Truiden’s last three competitive outings. Set-piece threat is moderate, with both teams averaging around three corners per match and discipline rates in line with league averages.

The model expects Union’s attacking efficiency and historical dominance in this fixture to tilt the balance their way, but St. Truiden’s ability to create chances—averaging nearly 10 shots per game—suggests they will not be outclassed. A 2-1 away win is the likeliest outcome, but early season volatility and St. Truiden’s home scoring record keep the draw and BTTS markets in play.

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St. Truiden0.95

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Union St. Gilloise1.70

Expected goals · model says 1.70

Win Probability
St. Truiden 21% Draw 24% Union St. Gilloise 55%

Over 2.5 Goals

49%

BTTS: Yes

50%

Likely Scores

0-1 · 1-1 · 0-2

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St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
19%
27%
54%
St. Truiden 19%Draw 27%Union St. Gilloise 54%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
51%
49%
Over 2.5 51%Under 2.5 49%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
41%
59%
Over 9.5 41%Under 9.5 59%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise that most previews miss.

  • 1Union SG have scored at least twice in four of their last five away games against St. Truiden.
  • 2St. Truiden’s matches average 3.0 goals per game this league season, with both teams scoring in 50% of their fixtures.
  • 3Union SG have conceded only once in their last three competitive matches, keeping two clean sheets.

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The Case For This St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise Prediction

Union St. Gilloise enter this fixture with a clear statistical edge, boasting a +4 goal difference from their opening two league matches and a dominant recent head-to-head record. St. Truiden, meanwhile, have drawn both league games and have struggled to keep goals out, conceding four in two. The underlying rates point to a likely away win, but St. Truiden's ability to generate shots and score at home keeps the probability of a draw or narrow home upset in play.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Union SG have won 7 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings.

Defence

  • →Union SG average 2.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per league match this season.
  • →St. Truiden have not kept a clean sheet in their last five competitive matches.

🚩 St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise Corners Prediction

medium confidence
9expected total corners
Over 41%
Under 59%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4.8 corners for St. Truiden and 4.2 for Union St. Gilloise, for an expected total of 9. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (59%). Over 8.5: 54% · Over 10.5: 29%.

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How St. Truiden and Union St. Gilloise Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

St. TruidenSt. Truidenlast 5 matches
S. Bazdarsub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

I. SebaouiXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

R. Merlensub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

R. ArakiXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

K. Matsuzawasub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

S. Taniguchisub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Union St. GilloiseUnion St. Gilloiselast 5 matches
R. Floruczsub/out
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

Relebohile MofokengXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

P. Davidsub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Kevin Mac AllisterXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Louis PatrisXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

B. ZeneliXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

St. Truiden are winless but unbeaten in the league, drawing both matches while conceding and scoring four goals in total. Union St. Gilloise have started more strongly, recording a 5-1 away win and a 0-0 home draw, and have lost only once in their last five competitive fixtures. Union’s recent form string of DWDWW contrasts with St. Truiden’s WDDLL, highlighting the away side’s greater momentum.

St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise — Last 4 Matches

St. TruidenSt. TruidenLast 4 results
L0-3
W4-1
D3-3
D1-1
Lvs Union St. Gilloise0-3
W@ Antwerp4-1
D@ Cercle Brugge3-3
Dvs Lommel United1-1

Strengths

  • +Prolific attack — 2.0 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 75% of games this season

Concerns

  • −Leaky defence — 2.2 conceded/game
Union St. GilloiseUnion St. GilloiseLast 4 results
W3-0
W3-0
D0-0
W5-1
W@ St. Truiden3-0
Wvs Anderlecht3-0
Dvs Zulte Waregem0-0
W@ KVC Westerlo5-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.8 goals/game (last 5)
  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
  • +75% clean sheet rate this season

What History Says: St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise

Union St. Gilloise have dominated the recent head-to-head, winning seven of the last ten meetings and scoring multiple goals in most of those victories. St. Truiden’s only win in this run came in May 2026, and draws have been rare. The most common scoreline in these encounters is a Union win by a one or two goal margin.

St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

1

St. Truiden wins

1

Draws

8

Union St. Gilloise wins

10%10% draws80%
2 Sept 26St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise0-3
2 May 26St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise2-1
4 Apr 26Union St. Gilloise vs St. Truiden1-0
22 Mar 26St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise1-3
26 Oct 25Union St. Gilloise vs St. Truiden2-0
2 Feb 25Union St. Gilloise vs St. Truiden2-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise

With no bookmaker odds available, value cannot be quantified for this fixture. However, the model’s 54% probability for an away win and 51% for over 2.5 goals would typically suggest value if market prices implied closer to a coin flip. The BTTS market also looks marginally more likely than not, based on the underlying rates.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
St. Truiden Win3.4019.0%-10.4%
Draw3.4027.0%-2.4%
Union St. Gilloise Winvalue1.9554.0%+2.7%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.7051.0%-7.8%
Under 2.52.1049.0%+1.4%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.5354.0%-11.4%
Novalue2.3846.0%+4.0%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Union St. Gilloise Win @ 1.95EV +0.053
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 2.10EV +0.029
Both Teams Score: No @ 2.38EV +0.095

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Things to Watch: St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise

  • ⚠️Only two league matches played for each side, so season averages are based on a small sample.
  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value calculations are not possible.
  • ⚠️Early season form can be volatile and may not reflect true team strength yet.

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Final Verdict

St. Truiden 1–2 Union St. Gilloise

The model projects a 2-1 win for Union St. Gilloise, with their superior scoring and defensive rates (2.5 scored, 0.5 conceded per game) the clearest statistical edge. The main risk is St. Truiden’s ability to generate high shot volumes at home, which could see them capitalise on any Union defensive lapses and force a higher-scoring draw.

St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise: Common Questions

Who will win St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise?

Union St. Gilloise are favoured by the model with a 54% probability of victory, compared to 19% for St. Truiden and 27% for the draw. This is based on Union’s stronger attack and dominant head-to-head record.

Will both teams score in St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise?

There is a 54% probability that both teams will score, with St. Truiden having scored in both league matches and Union SG averaging 2.5 goals per game so far.

Is over 2.5 goals likely in St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise?

The model gives a 51% chance of over 2.5 goals, reflecting both teams’ 50% over 2.5 rate in the league and a combined average of 3.0 goals per game.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for St. Truiden vs Union St. Gilloise: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 26 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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