Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Belgium
Preview
Saturday, 2.26-02.2 (17:15 GMT) at the Bosuilstadion brings a fascinating contrast, and this Antwerp vs St. Truiden prediction is shaped by two very different moods. STVV arrive flying near the top, while Antwerp are trying to stop the wobble at home. It’s the kind of fixture where history whispers “home comfort,” but current form shouts “don’t ignore the visitors.”
As of February 23, the league table paints the theme clearly. St. Truiden (STVV) sit 2nd and look like the Jupiler Pro League’s most confident team right now: three straight wins, and five victories in their last six. Antwerp, meanwhile, are down in 11th, with four losses in their last six and a worrying run of three consecutive home defeats. If the Bosuilstadion had a “reset” button, Antwerp fans would be hammering it.
There’s also a coaching contrast. Antwerp are still adjusting to Joseph Oosting, appointed in December 2.2, with Faris Haroun and Nicky Hofs helping on the touchline. The job description is simple: fix a defense that has been leaking goals in recent home games. STVV, under Wouter Vrancken (in charge since April 2.2), look settled and upbeat, playing with real tempo and a clear attacking plan.
Antwerp’s squad is stretched: Geoffry Hairemans is out long-term, while Björn Engels and Mauricio Benítez are sidelined with hamstring issues. One storyline writes itself: Rein Van Helden moved from STVV to Antwerp in January for around €1.5m. He’s been listed as a doubt with a minor knock, but he made the bench last weekend—so a first meeting with old teammates is on the cards. In attack, Thibo Somers remains Antwerp’s main goal route.
STVV also have absences (Visar Musliu and Abdoulaye Sissako are expected to miss out), yet their spine has held: Leo Kokubo has been crucial for their defensive control, while Ryotaro Ito and Keisuke Goto bring sharp finishing. Even their surprises have had bite—like that unexpected 0:0 against Union Saint-Gilloise when the betting odds were against them.
The 1x2 betting odds currently read: Home 3.45, Draw 3.45, Away 2.20. From a sports betting angle, the market respects STVV’s form but still leaves room for Antwerp’s home reputation and superior squad value (€47.85m vs €32.70m). The problem is that reputation doesn’t defend set pieces.
NerdyTips’ AI recommended bet is X2 (STVV or draw) at 1.35, with a strong trust level of 8.5/10. That fits the broader picture: Antwerp’s home slide versus STVV’s steady rhythm. Our main 1x2 read leans even further—most likely outcome is Away win (2) with confidence 8.0 and odds around 2.25.
Why under 3.5? The numbers suggest control more than chaos: projected possession is almost split (51% Antwerp, 49% STVV), but STVV are forecast to generate more threat—14 shots to 9, and 4 on target to Antwerp’s 3. Corners are even (5-5, total 10), and cards are predicted low (1-1), which often means fewer “game-breaking” moments.
Head to head adds spice: the last meeting on 2.2-12-03 ended 3-3, a reminder that both can trade punches. Still, Antwerp haven’t lost to STVV in their last five home league meetings, so this isn’t a “walk in the park” away day. Our final score prediction is 0:2, with an expected half-time of 0:1—STVV to be the calmer, sharper side, while Antwerp are left hoping the “Great Old spirit” can do what the back line hasn’t.
For anyone searching “Antwerp vs St. Truiden prediction” or building a smart Antwerp vs St. Truiden prediction slip: start safe with X2, then consider the away win for higher payout if you can handle the extra risk.
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St. Truiden has an unusually high recent form
X2 -286
St. Truiden to win or draw with odds of -2862 120
St. Truiden is expected to win with odds of 120Under 3.5 -250
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo 122
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -164
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
0:1
0:2
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 Antwerp |
03-Dec-25
3:3
| St. Truiden  |
| St. Truiden |
02-Nov-25
1:0
| Antwerp |
| St. Truiden |
24-Jan-25
1:1
| Antwerp |
| Antwerp |
11-Aug-24
6:1
| St. Truiden |
| Antwerp |
03-Mar-24
3:0
| St. Truiden |
| St. Truiden |
24-Nov-23
1:1
| Antwerp |
| St. Truiden |
23-Apr-23
0:1
| Antwerp |
| Antwerp |
07-Oct-22
2:0
| St. Truiden |
| Antwerp |
25-Jan-22
1:1
| St. Truiden |
| St. Truiden |
21-Nov-21
2:1
| Antwerp |
Recent Matches of Antwerp| 06 Mar |
RAAL L
| - |
Antwerp
| - | |
| 28 Feb | W |
Antwerp
| 1 |
St. Truiden
| 0 |
| 21 Feb | L |
Union S
| 2 |
Antwerp
| 1 |
| 15 Feb | L |
Antwerp
| 0 |
Westerlo
| 2 |
| 12 Feb | L |
Antwerp
| 0 |
Anderlecht
| 4 |
| 08 Feb | L |
KV Mechelen
| 2 |
Antwerp
| 0 |
| 05 Feb | W |
Anderlecht
| 0 |
Antwerp
| 1 |
| 31 Jan | W |
Cercle B
| 0 |
Antwerp
| 4 |
| 25 Jan | L |
Antwerp
| 0 |
Charleroi
| 2 |
| 18 Jan | L |
Dender
| 1 |
Antwerp
| 0 |
Recent Matches of St. Truiden
| 28 Feb | L | Antwerp |
1 | St. Truiden |
0 |
| 21 Feb | W |  Dender |
1 | St. Truiden |
4 |
| 15 Feb | W | St. Truiden |
3 |  Waregem |
2 |
| 06 Feb | W |  Westerlo |
0 | St. Truiden |
4 |
| 31 Jan | L | St. Truiden |
0 |  Charleroi |
2 |
| 24 Jan | W |  RAAL L |
1 | St. Truiden |
2 |
| 18 Jan | W | St. Truiden |
1 |  Leuven |
0 |
| 26 Dec | W |  St. Liege |
1 | St. Truiden |
2 |
| 21 Dec | W | St. Truiden |
1 |  KV Mechelen |
0 |
| 13 Dec | L |  Anderlecht |
2 | St. Truiden |
1 |
Belgium - Jupiler Pro League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Union St. | 27 | 43-15 | 57 |
| 2 |
Club Brugge KV | 27 | 51-32 | 56 |
| 3 |
St. Truiden | 27 | 44-30 | 54 |
| 4 |
Anderlecht | 27 | 39-33 | 43 |
| 5 |
KV Mechelen | 27 | 36-30 | 42 |
| 6 |
Genk | 27 | 39-40 | 38 |
| 7 |
Gent | 27 | 41-41 | 36 |
| 8 |
Standard Liege | 27 | 25-34 | 35 |
| 9 |
KVC Westerlo | 27 | 34-38 | 35 |
| 10 |
Antwerp | 27 | 30-30 | 33 |
| 11 |
Charleroi | 27 | 36-37 | 33 |
| 12 |
Zulte Waregem | 27 | 37-44 | 29 |
| 13 |
OH Leuven | 27 | 29-42 | 28 |
| 14 |
Cercle Brugge | 27 | 34-40 | 28 |
| 15 |
RAAL La | 27 | 22-31 | 26 |
| 16 |
Dender | 27 | 21-44 | 18 |
