Gent vs Sint-Truiden Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium

Planet Group Arena Sun, 19 Apr - 11:30 AM

Pro League

Gent GNT

0 – 0

Sint-Truiden SIT

Full Time Sun, 19 Apr 11:30 AM

Round 3 Championship Round

CONTEXT

In a balanced Jupiler Pro League encounter at the Ghelamco Arena, Gent faced Sint-Truiden in a match that concluded with a goalless 0-0 draw. The first half mirrored the end result, with both teams scoreless and level at halftime. Possession was perfectly split at 50% apiece, indicating a tactical stalemate where neither side could assert dominance. Gent, deemed the stronger team pre-match, underperformed significantly with a 72.7% deviation from structural expectations, contributing to the market misalignment. No red cards disrupted play, and second-half adjustments were absent, underscoring a game defined by defensive resilience and missed opportunities. This outcome leaves Gent with points dropped against a resilient Sint-Truiden side.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: Gent recorded a significant 72.7% structural deviation.
Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations.
xG alignment: xG alignment undetermined due to unavailable data.
Market alignment: Outcome misaligned with pre-match market views.
xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable from missing data.
Event impact: No events or adjustments impacted the match.
Red card distortion: No red cards caused zero distortion.

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

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Match referee

J. Vergoote

25 matches in sample

Avg. cards

0.12

Fouls / match 0.52

Yellow cards / match 0.12

Red cards / match 0

Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

M. Allaerts

4th Official

M. Seeldraeyers

2nd Assistant

M. Geerolf

1st Assistant

R. Demil

W. Vrancken

1.32

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.82

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

18 - 9 - 11

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Gent

37.09%

Draw

27.26%

Sint-Truiden

35.65%

Movement

Changes since opening

Gent

+31.61%

Draw

-64.05%

Sint-Truiden

+32.44%

Team Power Ranking

19.26

18.3

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Gent

Sint-Truiden

Power Score

19.26

18.3

League Position

Global Rank

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.

Gent — Opponent-weighted form score

Sint-Truiden — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Gent Sint-Truiden

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

Gent

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Sint-Truiden

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Gent ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Sint-Truiden

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

30.00

28.20

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

28.20

30.00

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Gent +0.17 Efficiency Index

Sint-Truiden -0.17 Efficiency Index

xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.

Gent

Sint-Truiden

AttackEff = xG ÷ pos

DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Gent ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Sint-Truiden

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Gent Sint-Truiden

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Gent Sint-Truiden

Set-piece xGA Share

—

Conceded per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xGA)

— vs —

xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.

Gent

Sint-Truiden

xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG

vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Gent

Sint-Truiden

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Gent Sint-Truiden

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Gent Sint-Truiden

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Gent

Sint-Truiden

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

GNT had peak pressure around 28'.
SIT started the game with stronger pressure.

GNT Pressure SIT Pressure

⚡

Pressure Index: GNT reached the top pressure at 28' (79.81).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 38 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Gent GNT Home

38 matches

Sint-Truiden SIT Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

+21

Goal Difference

-21

Data last updated: 2026-04-20T00:02:19+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-1-2

Match Formation 4-2-3-1

33 D. Roef

4 D. Hashioka

57 M. Volckaert

44 S. Van der Heyden

8 M. Skóraś

27 T. De Vlieger

22 L. da Silva Lopes

20 T. Alves Araújo

24 H. Hong

21 M. Dean

7 A. Kanga

16 L. Kokubo

3 T. Hata

26 V. Musliu

5 S. Taniguchi

60 R. Vanwesemael

8 A. Sissako

6 R. Yamamoto

10 I. Sebaoui

13 R. Ito

38 K. Matsuzawa

42 K. Goto

General Information

Date & Time :

Apr 19, 2026, 11:30 AM

Competition :

2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium · Round 3 · Championship Round

Stadium :

Planet Group Arena

Capacity :

20185

Pitch Surface :

Grass

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees :

Michiel Allaerts

Jasper Vergoote

Michele Seeldraeyers

Michael Geerolf

Statistics

Possession

GNT

50%

SIT

50%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 4

6 Shots 3

40 Dangerous attacks 42

50 Possession 50

6 Corners 5

14 Free kicks 8

0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

29 Throwins 28

6 Goal Kicks 11

1 Successful Dribbles 4

5 Dribble Attempts 13

20 Successful Dribbles Percentage 31

2 Injuries 1

90 Ball Safe 78

8 Goal Attempts 4

5 Substitutions 2

Attacking

96 Attacks 94

0 Big Chances Missed 4

Possession

22 Successful Long Passes 27

411 Passes 430

79 Successful Passes Percentage 77

51 Long Passes 59

325 Successful Passes 332

43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 46

11 Key Passes 8

Defensive

10 Interceptions 4

44 Duels Won 38

11 Tackles 8

3 Saves 2

Build-up

9 Accurate Crosses 1

25 Total Crosses 16

Discipline

8 Fouls 14

2 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Jasper Vergoote

Manager ▼

R. Demil Coach

Starting XI ▼

Davy Roef Goalkeeper

6.95

Daiki Hashioka Defender

6.46

Siebe Van der Heyden Defender

6.86

Matties Volckaert Defender

6.78

Michal Skoras Midfielder

7.47

Jean-Kévin Duverne

Defender90+2'

6.54

Tiago Araújo Midfielder

6.89

Leonardo Lopes Midfielder

6.74

Aimé Omgba

Midfielder46'

6.56

Tibe De Vlieger Midfielder

6.86

Wilfried Kanga Attacker

7.08

Ibrahima Cissé

Attacker65'

6.83

Max Dean Attacker

6.95

Hyllarion Goore

Attacker90+2'

6.79

Hyun-seok Hong Attacker

6.78

Abdelkahar Kadri

Midfielder65'

6.92

Substitutes ▼

Aimé Omgba

Midfielder46'

6.56

Ibrahima Cissé

Attacker65'

6.83

Abdelkahar Kadri

Midfielder65'

6.92

Jean-Kévin Duverne

Defender90+2'

6.54

Hyllarion Goore

Attacker90+2'

6.79

Bench ▼

Kjell Peersman Goalkeeper

Hannes Vernemmen Defender

Atsuki Ito Midfielder

6.97

Momodou Lamin Sonko Attacker

6.67

Referee : Jasper Vergoote