Sint-Truiden vs Union Saint-Gilloise Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Belgian Pro League
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THE FACTS
When is Sint-Truiden vs Union Saint-Gilloise on and what time does it start? Sint-Truiden vs Union Saint-Gilloise will take place on Sunday 8th October, 2023 – 18:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Sint-Truiden vs Union Saint-Gilloise? Visit each team’s official website for the latest ticket information
Where can I watch Sint-Truiden vs Union Saint-Gilloise in the UK? Sint-Truiden vs Union Saint-Gilloise will not be televised live and cannot be streamed in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
SINT-TRUIDEN
Sint-Truiden are one of a clutch of sides that finished in mid-table last season that will be concerned about the league’s reduction in size from 18 to 16 teams as it will mean that it is easier to be dragged into some sort of relegation battle. Former Bayern Munich midfielder Thorsten Fink was appointed STVV boss over the summer.
They have started the campaign steadily with just two defeats in their opening nine matches and they come into this one on the back of a four-match unbeaten run of form. Their most recent outing was a third draw in four games but the last two draws have been impressive points’ gained away to both Genk and Club Brugge.
UNION SAINT-GILLOISE
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, an affiliate of Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion, have a well run organisation behind the scenes and can absorb departures well in transfer windows, and even improve – as they have done this season after the big money sale of Victor Boniface to Bayer Leverkusen, among others.
The visitors come into this on the back of a 2-0 defeat at Anfield to Liverpool in the group stages of the UEFA Europa League but Union SG put up a real fight and there was only a goal in it until Diogo Jota’s second-half stoppage-time strike. They begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting at the top-of-the-table in Belgium’s top-flight.
THE TEAM NEWS
SINT-TRUIDEN
Sint-Truiden have no fresh injury or suspension concerns so the home team will be able to name an unchanged eleven for this weekend’s clash against Union SG.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Suzuki; Van Helden, Smets, Godeau; Hashioka, Ito, Delorge-Knieper, Bocat; Steuckers, Koita; Kaya
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Van Dessel (Injured)
UNION SAINT-GILLOISE
There are no injury or suspension issues for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise so Alexander Blessin can select his strongest possible side for this one.
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Moris; Mac Allister, Burgess, Machida; Castro-Montes, Amani, Vanhoutte, Puertas; Amoura, Nilsson
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
As mentioned, STVV would have been a little concerned about being dragged down towards the bottom part of the table but a steady start to the season, which has continued with three draws in four matches, means they are sitting in the top-half at the start of the match day. Union SG, though, have enjoyed three successive victories in the league and been able to rotate in midweek so they remain favourites against a side struggling to get wins over the line.
TIP: UNION SG TO WIN
