Club Brugge is set to host Sint-Truidense at Jan Breydel Stadium on Sunday in a Jupiler Pro League match. The home team aims to rebound from two consecutive games without a win. Club Brugge suffered a 1-0 defeat to La Louviére last weekend and currently sits in sixth place with only three wins from six games. However, they secured an impressive win over Monaco in the UEFA Champions League and hope to build on that momentum.
Sint-Truidense started the season strongly, winning four of their first six games, but lost 3-0 to Westerlo in their last outing. Despite ending last season in the relegation round, the visitors appear to be improving. They face a significant challenge against Club Brugge, led by Nicky Hayen.
The two teams have met 96 times previously, with Club Brugge winning 56 matches, 23 draws, and Sint-Truidense securing 17 wins. Club Brugge has scored 22 goals in the last 10 matches between the two teams. Sint-Truidense has won only two of the last 10 meetings, despite scoring 12 goals in those games. Club Brugge boasts the second-best defensive record in the league, conceding only five goals in six games. Sint-Truidense has the joint-third-best offensive record, scoring 11 goals in seven games.
Club Brugge is favored to win due to their superior quality, but they must avoid complacency and improve on recent performances. Sint-Truidense would be satisfied with a draw but needs to play at their best to secure a result. A prediction of Club Brugge winning 2-1 is likely, given the teams’ past performances and current form.
Betting tips suggest that Club Brugge will win, with over 2.5 goals scored in the match, as five of the last seven meetings between the two teams have produced more than 2.5 goals. Additionally, both teams are likely to score, as they have done in five of their last six matchups. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams seeking to improve their positions in the league.
