Gent v St. Truiden prediction

Jupiler Pro League · Sun, 13 Dec 2026 18:15 GMT · Planet Group Arena

Updated 23 Oct 2026, 23:22 UK · refreshed continuously

Team pages: Gent · St. Truiden · Head-to-head

TACTIX’s free model pick for Gent v St. Truiden, Jupiler Pro League on Sun, 13 Dec 2026 18:15 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Gent host St. Truiden in the Jupiler Pro League on Sunday 13 December (kick-off 18:15 UK).

The key numbers

Gent have conceded six goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games, ranked per game).

St. Truiden have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Seven of Gent’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in six of Gent’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Gent have five wins, one draw and no defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 2.67 points per game, scoring 1.67 and conceding 0.33. Gent have scored 19 goals, the fifth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games, ranked per game).

Nine of St. Truiden’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in eight of St. Truiden’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, St. Truiden have two wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 2.14 and conceding 2.43. St. Truiden have scored 18 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games, ranked per game). St. Truiden have conceded 21 goals, the sixth-most of the 18 clubs.

St. Truiden are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Gent (fourth) and St. Truiden (15th) are 17 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Gent the stronger side, 355 rating points above St. Truiden (Gent 1780, St. Truiden 1425, after at least 316 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

St. Truiden are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Gent. The most recent meeting, on 16 May 2026, finished St. Truiden 1–1 Gent.

Team news

Predicted Gent XI (3-4-2-1): D. Roef, M. Paskotši, S. Van der Heyden, M. Volckaert, T. Araújo, M. Delorge-Knieper, T. De Vlieger, B. Goore, L. Lopes, L. Bénes, M. Sonko — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Tiago Araújo (4.8 per match over 14 appearances, two goals and seven assists) and Tibe De Vlieger (4.2 per match over 13 appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Gent’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Gent (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Tiago Araújo averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 1259 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Tibe De Vlieger averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 894 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted St. Truiden XI (4-4-2): L. Kokubo, J. Pupe, V. Musliu, S. Taniguchi, R. Vanwesemael, A. Sissako, I. Sebaoui, N. Ishiwatari, N. Mbuku, F. Soelle, S. Baždar — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ilias Sebaoui (4.7 per match over 13 appearances, four goals and three assists) and Nelson Ishiwatari (4.7 per match over 12 appearances, two goals and one assist) have been St. Truiden’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for St. Truiden (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ilias Sebaoui averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 1135 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Nelson Ishiwatari averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 2031 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sun, 13 Dec 2026 18:15 GMT · Jupiler Pro League · Planet Group Arena
Head-to-head (last 6): Gent 2 · draws 3 · St. Truiden 1 · 1.83 goals/game
Recent form: Gent 1W 2D 2L · St. Truiden 2W 1D 2L

Gent v St. Truiden (Jupiler Pro League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 23 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 1.75

Goals

against 1 / 1.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.29 / 6.86

Corners

against 4 / 4.43 · 1 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 7 matches

4.57 / 5.29

Shots on target

against 4.43 / 4.29 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 7 matches

1.71 / 2

Cards

against 1.43 / 1.14 · 1 of the last 4 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 5 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 5 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Gent for / against	Line	St. Truiden for / against
Goals scored	1.5 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.75 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.29 for · 4 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	6.86 for · 4.43 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	14 for · 13.43 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	17.57 for · 13.14 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	4.57 for · 4.43 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	5.29 for · 4.29 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	10 for · 12.14 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	13.43 for · 10.43 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	1.71 for · 1.43 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	2 for · 1.14 against n 7 Last 5

Gent

Gent Goalkeeper

Gent — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
D. Roef	14	901260 min	423 /90	100.7 /90	00 /90

Gent — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Gent before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
D. Roef n 8	90	3.6 6/6

Gent Defensive

Gent — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
S. Van der Heyden	14	861202 min	131 /90	151.1 /90	100.7 /90	493.7 /90	70.5 /90	30.2 /90
C. Burgess	12	861035 min	161.4 /90	131.1 /90	60.5 /90	514.4 /90	40.3 /90	10.1 /90
Matties Volckaert	12	65782 min	121.4 /90	60.7 /90	30.3 /90	303.5 /90	91 /90	00 /90
M. Ngom	8	82657 min	162.2 /90	131.8 /90	50.7 /90	334.5 /90	131.8 /90	00 /90
M. Paskotši	8	80640 min	131.8 /90	91.3 /90	60.8 /90	314.4 /90	71 /90	20.3 /90
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Gent — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Gent before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
D. Roef n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
Tiago Araújo n 8	90	0.4 3/0	0.5 3/1	—
S. Van der Heyden n 8	83.8	0.5 3/1	0.7 5/0	—
M. Sonko n 8	85.1	0.1 1/0	0.5 3/1	—
M. Delorge-Knieper n 8	73.9	1.2 6/2	1.1 5/1	—
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Gent — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Gent before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Tiago Araújo n 8	90	1.9 6/5
S. Van der Heyden n 8	83.8	0.8 4/2
M. Sonko n 8	85.1	1.3 5/2
M. Delorge-Knieper n 8	73.9	2.4 7/4
T. De Vlieger n 8	74.3	3.3 6/5
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Gent Attacking

Gent — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
M. Sonko	14	811130 min	30.2 /90	10.1 /90	191.5 /90	131 /90	161.3 /90	161.3 /90
J. Y. Vergara Ortega	10	73725 min	40.5 /90	00 /90	222.7 /90	101.2 /90	20.2 /90	10.1 /90
M. Balikwisha	7	69484 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	30.6 /90	20.4 /90	71.3 /90	30.6 /90
A. Kadri	6	69415 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	51.1 /90	40.9 /90	30.7 /90	30.7 /90
Ibrahima Cisse	6	69412 min	40.9 /90	00 /90	102.2 /90	40.9 /90	30.7 /90	30.7 /90
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Gent — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Gent before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
D. Roef n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Tiago Araújo n 8	90	1 5/3	0.4 2/1
S. Van der Heyden n 8	83.8	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
M. Sonko n 8	85.1	1.6 7/5	1.2 6/3
M. Delorge-Knieper n 8	73.9	0.9 5/1	0.3 2/0
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Gent — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Gent before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
D. Roef n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Tiago Araújo n 8	90	0 0/0	0.6 3/1
S. Van der Heyden n 8	83.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Sonko n 8	85.1	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
M. Delorge-Knieper n 8	73.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
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St. Truiden

St. Truiden Goalkeeper

St. Truiden — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
L. Kokubo	13	901170 min	413.2 /90	191.5 /90	00 /90

St. Truiden — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for St. Truiden before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
L. Kokubo n 8	90	2.9 6/5

St. Truiden Defensive

St. Truiden — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
R. Vanwesemael	12	82987 min	201.8 /90	111 /90	20.2 /90	343.1 /90	70.6 /90	40.4 /90
V. Musliu	11	90990 min	171.5 /90	161.5 /90	90.8 /90	635.7 /90	111 /90	10.1 /90
J. Pupe	11	67733 min	192.3 /90	121.5 /90	30.4 /90	516.3 /90	91.1 /90	10.1 /90
T. Hata	10	81813 min	141.5 /90	30.3 /90	20.2 /90	283.1 /90	70.8 /90	00 /90
S. Taniguchi	8	79630 min	81.1 /90	121.7 /90	30.4 /90	233.3 /90	71 /90	10.1 /90
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St. Truiden — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for St. Truiden before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
L. Kokubo n 8	90	0 0/0	0.5 3/1	—
A. Sissako n 8	88.1	0.9 4/2	0.4 3/0	—
I. Sebaoui n 8	86.9	1.4 6/4	1.4 7/2	—
R. Merlen n 8	66	0.3 2/0	0.5 3/0	—
R. Vanwesemael n 8	80.6	0.8 4/2	0.3 2/0	—
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St. Truiden — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for St. Truiden before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
A. Sissako n 8	88.1	2.2 7/5
I. Sebaoui n 8	86.9	1.6 7/4
R. Merlen n 8	66	1.2 5/1
R. Vanwesemael n 8	80.6	2.5 7/4
Nelson Ishiwatari n 8	63.1	5.2 8/6
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St. Truiden Attacking

St. Truiden — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Samed Baždar	10	57571 min	50.8 /90	10.2 /90	213.3 /90	81.3 /90	132 /90	50.8 /90
K. Matsuzawa	10	40403 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	92 /90	40.9 /90	92 /90	92 /90
Frederic Soelle Soelle	7	62435 min	20.4 /90	20.4 /90	61.2 /90	40.8 /90	51 /90	20.4 /90
Oumar Diouf	4	39154 min	00 /90	00 /90	42.3 /90	10.6 /90	00 /90	10.6 /90
A. Sissako	13	891155 min	00 /90	20.2 /90	110.9 /90	10.1 /90	171.3 /90	201.6 /90
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St. Truiden — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for St. Truiden before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
L. Kokubo n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Sissako n 8	88.1	0.8 4/2	0 0/0
I. Sebaoui n 8	86.9	2.5 8/6	0.9 6/1
R. Merlen n 8	66	0.7 4/0	0.2 1/0
R. Vanwesemael n 8	80.6	1 3/3	0.7 3/2
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St. Truiden — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for St. Truiden before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
L. Kokubo n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Sissako n 8	88.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
I. Sebaoui n 8	86.9	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
R. Merlen n 8	66	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
R. Vanwesemael n 8	80.6	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Gent v St. Truiden — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

GentDLWLD

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1.4 conceded per game

St. TruidenWWLLD

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.8 scored / 1.4 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Gent 2 · 3 draws · St. Truiden 1 · 1.83 goals/game

2026-05-16 St. Truiden 1–1 Gent
2026-04-19 Gent 0–0 St. Truiden
2025-11-30 Gent 1–2 St. Truiden
2024-12-07 Gent 2–0 St. Truiden
2024-10-06 St. Truiden 1–1 Gent
2024-05-25 Gent 2–0 St. Truiden

League standing · 2026/27

Gent#4 pos25 pts10 pl+13 GD

St. Truiden#15 pos8 pts10 pl-3 GD

Goals per game

Gent scored1.9

St. Truiden scored1.8

Gent conceded0.6

St. Truiden conceded2.1

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What is the head-to-head record between Gent and St. Truiden?: In their last 6 meetings, Gent won 2, St. Truiden won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
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