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Royal Antwerp will welcome Sint-Truiden to Bosuilstadion in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday. The visitors are in search of their first win over the hosts in three years.
Royal Antwerp vs Sint-Truiden Preview
Royal Antwerp launched their new campaign with an inspiring away win over Sporting Charleroi but suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Anderlecht in their second game. The hosts sit in the ninth spot with three points ahead of their second home meeting of the season. Local fans are expecting nothing other than a win.
The Great Old finished sixth last season, failing to defend the title they won in 2022-23. Antwerp played four friendly matches in preseason, winning only one. They lost twice and drew once. Considering the sides’ head-to-head stats, Sint-Truiden may not be a difficult opposition for Antwerp, especially while at home.
Sint-Truiden are yet to record any points after two outings. They lost their season-opening game to Anderlecht 1-0 on the road before a 4-1 humiliation at home against Sporting Charleroi. The visitors sit one place above the bottom of the standings with zero points. They need a morale booster to get their campaign off the ground.
De Kanaries had a very competitive preseason, playing six friendly matches, winning three and losing two. They will head to Sunday’s game on the back of a four-game losing streak, with 12 goals conceded against one scored. Sint-Truiden’s last success at Bosuilstadion dates back to December 2018, in a 3-1 win against Antwerp.
Royal Antwerp vs Sint-Truiden Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Antwerp have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five matches against Sint-Truiden.
- Antwerp have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five home matches against Sint-Truiden.
- Antwerp have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Sint-Truiden have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Antwerp have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches while Sint-Truiden have drawn once and lost four times. Form Guide: Antwerp: L-W-L-L-D, Sint-Truiden – L-L-L-L-D.
Royal Antwerp vs Sint-Truiden Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Antwerp will use this meeting to calm fears about their form and preparedness for this campaign. However, things will get worse if they fail to convince.
Considering their bad shape, sint-Truiden will likely face an uphill battle in this game. They could prove people wrong by causing an upset.
Antwerp are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Royal Antwerp 3-1 Sint-Truiden
Royal Antwerp vs Sint-Truiden Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Royal Antwerp to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Royal Antwerp to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Sint-Truiden to score - Yes
