Sint-Truiden vs Royal Union prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 2, 2026
Pro League Belgium
In the 3rd round of the Belgian Pro League, Sint-Truiden will face Royal Union on September 2, 2026. Both sides will be looking to secure a positive result.
Sint-Truiden vs Royal Union team news and expert analysis
The club from Sint-Truiden exceeded expectations last season, finishing third in the final league standings. That earned them a place in the Europa League qualifying rounds. They were drawn against Omonia, winning 1-0 at home before suffering a 2-4 defeat in Cyprus. Even before that, they had started the new domestic campaign with high-scoring draws against Lommel and Cercle Brugge. Against Antwerp, however, they produced an emphatic 4-1 victory.
The Brussels side finally won the Belgian championship in 2024. In 2025/2026, however, they surrendered the title to Club Brugge, although they added the Belgian Cup to their runners-up finish. They then began the new season by defeating their main rivals on penalties in the Belgian Super Cup. After that, they were eliminated by Bodø/Glimt in Champions League qualifying, with the Norwegians scoring the decisive goal after two entertaining draws. In the Pro League, Union also dropped points after beating Westerlo, drawing 0-0. They bounced back by thrashing Anderlecht 3-0.
Matsuzawa and his teammates are averaging 2.67 goals per match while conceding 1.67. Union Saint-Gilloise have been even more impressive this season, scoring an average of 2.67 goals and conceding just 0.33 per game.
Previous matches: Sint-Truiden vs Royal Union
The visitors had won seven consecutive meetings, with one draw, before losing 1-2 away from home in May.
Royal Union are regarded as the favourites here. However, the safer option is to back both teams to score (odds – 1.64).
Sint-Truiden vs Royal Union: key statistics and trends
- Sint-Truiden have drawn twice in their first three league matches
- 100% of Sint-Truiden's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 4.33 goals per game
- Royal Union have drawn four of their last six matches in normal time
- 33% of Union's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
Sint-Truiden vs Royal Union: Possible starting lineups
Sint-Truiden are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Leo Kokubo - Pupe, Musliu, Taniguchi, Vanwesemael - Sissako, Ishiwatari - Sebaoui, Merlen, Matsuzawa - Soelle Soelle
Royal Union are expected to play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Koffi - Lyssen, Havenaar, Mac Allister - Guilherme Smith, Schoofs, Van de Perre, Patrice - Zeneli, Florucz - Fuseini
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the Belgian Pro League table.
