Waasland-beveren and St. Truiden are all set for their thrilling Belgium Pro League encounter on 12.09.2026. As these teams prepare, we've analyzed their tactics and strengths. Our prediction dives deep into the nuances of the matchup. Explore our analysis, get a sense of both teams' potential, and consider our insights when placing your bet on this game.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Genk | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12/8 | 8 |
| 8 | St. Truiden | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12/8 | 8 |
| 9 | Lommel United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6/3 | 7 |
| 11 | Anderlecht | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3/5 | 7 |
| 12 | SK Beveren | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5/10 | 6 |
| 13 | KVC Westerlo | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9/14 | 4 |
Key Player Statistics: Waasland-beveren vs St. Truiden
Waasland-beveren vs St. Truiden Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | SK Beveren | St. Truiden | 06.04.2021 | 2-4 |
| Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | SK Beveren | 28.11.2020 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | St. Truiden | SK Beveren | 30.07.2020 | 4-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | SK Beveren | St. Truiden | 26.12.2019 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | SK Beveren | 14.09.2019 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | SK Beveren | 09.02.2019 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | SK Beveren | St. Truiden | 18.08.2018 | 2-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | SK Beveren | St. Truiden | 20.01.2018 | 3-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | SK Beveren | 26.08.2017 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | SK Beveren | St. Truiden | 20.12.2016 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | SK Beveren | OH Leuven | 06.09.2026 | 3-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | SK Beveren | 28.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | SK Beveren | 22.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | SK Beveren | Anderlecht | 16.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | SK Beveren | 09.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SK Beveren | FC Eindhoven | 01.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | MVV | SK Beveren | 25.07.2026 | 3-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Gent | SK Beveren | 11.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Genk | SK Beveren | 08.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | KSK Beveren | SK Beveren | 04.07.2026 | 1-8 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | RAAL La Louvière | 05.09.2026 | 4-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | Union St. Gilloise | 02.09.2026 | 0-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | St. Truiden | 30.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| UEFA Europa League | Omonia Nicosia | St. Truiden | 27.08.2026 | 4-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | St. Truiden | Omonia Nicosia | 20.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | St. Truiden | 14.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | Lommel United | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AEK Athens FC | St. Truiden | 02.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Helmond Sport | St. Truiden | 01.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Al-Jazira | St. Truiden | 25.07.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Waasland-beveren VS St. Truiden
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Waasland-beveren vs St. Truiden
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Waasland-beveren vs St. Truiden
htmlThere's a real sense of occasion building around this Belgium Pro League clash between Waasland-Beveren and St. Truiden. Two clubs fighting for very different reasons. One chasing stability, the other pushing for something bigger.
St. Truiden arrive at this fixture in genuinely impressive form. Eight points from five games puts them 8th in the table, but the goals tell the real story. Twelve scored, eight conceded. That's a team playing with confidence and serious attacking intent.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Beveren being a solid home side. The numbers right now are worrying. Five games played, just six points, and ten goals conceded already. That defensive fragility is a genuine problem, and St. Truiden's attack is exactly the kind that will punish it.
Here's what you need to watch for — Sekou Baždar. Four goals in just three matches. That's a striker running hot, and Beveren's backline has looked shaky against quality opposition this season. If Baždar gets space in behind, this could get ugly fast.
Romain Merlen is the other man to watch. Three goals and three assists in five games. He's everywhere. His combination with Ihab Sebaoui — also on three assists — gives St. Truiden a creative axis that Beveren simply cannot match right now.
Here's the surprising stat that most people will miss. Looking back through the head-to-head history, St. Truiden have won four of the last five competitive meetings when playing as the away side — including a stunning 4-1 win in a 2020 friendly and a 4-2 aggregate showing in recent Europa League action. Beveren's home advantage is real, but St. Truiden genuinely don't mind being the visitor.
In terms of betting value, the odds tell an interesting story. St. Truiden sit at 2.54 as slight favourites despite playing away. I think that's actually fair value given the form gap. The real play here, though? Back Over 2.5 goals. Beveren are leaking them, St. Truiden are scoring them freely. Both teams to score also looks attractive at likely solid odds given both sides' attacking tendencies.
My bold prediction for this one — Baždar scores before the hour mark, and St. Truiden lead at half-time. Beveren might grab one, but their defensive numbers make a clean sheet feel almost impossible right now.
My final call: St. Truiden win, 1-3. They have the quality, the form, and the history to back it up. This feels like a big away performance waiting to happen.
Saturday can't come soon enough.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Rigo | Belgium | 27 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 72 kg |
| B. Godeau | Belgium | 34 | Defender | 190 cm | 85 kg |
| C. Janssens | Belgium | 28 | Defender | 182 | 79 |
| C. Brüls | Belgium | 37 | Midfielder | 179 | 74 |
| G. De Schryver | Belgium | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Abrahams | South Africa | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Jans | Luxembourg | 34 | Defender | 175 | 72 |
| S. Dewaele | Belgium | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 66 |
| D. Thompson | England | 26 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| V. Boone | Belgium | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Mertens | Belgium | 34 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Margaritha | Curaçao | 26 | Attacker | 181 | 73 |
| C. Conde | Guinea | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | 79 |
| J. Schenk | Germany | 23 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 85 |
| N. Mawete | Belgium | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Lokesa | Belgium | 21 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 70 kg |
| Y. Gomis | France | 20 | Defender | 186 | 82 |
| L. Kuavita | Belgium | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | 65 |
| J. Robatsch | Austria | 21 | Defender | 190 | 78 |
| M. Kaboré | Côte d'Ivoire | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Mbe Soh | France | 25 | Defender | 186 | 81 |
| W. Janssens | Belgium | 31 | Defender | 185 | 72 |
| A. Sissako | France | 28 | Midfielder | 181 | 80 |
| S. Taniguchi | Japan | 35 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| J. Pupe | Belgium | 29 | Defender | 189 | 76 |
| V. Musliu | North Macedonia | 31 | Defender | 187 | 80 |
| N. Mbuku | France | 24 | Attacker | 170 | 65 |
| A. Muja | Albania | 27 | Midfielder | 179 | 69 |
| L. Kokubo | Japan | 25 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 85 |
| R. Araki | Japan | 24 | Midfielder | 170 | 60 |
| T. Hata | Japan | 24 | Defender | 177 | 75 |
| R. Merlen | France | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Baždar | Serbia | 22 | Attacker | 185 | 74 |
| I. Sebaoui | Morocco | 24 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| N. Ishiwatari | Japan | 21 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 71 kg |
| F. Soelle Soelle | Belgium | 20 | Attacker | 190 | 79 |
| M. Lendfers | Belgium | 20 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 82 |
| R. Vanwesemael | Belgium | 24 | Midfielder | 176 | 68 |
| K. Matsuzawa | Japan | 25 | Attacker | 174 | 66 |
| O. Diouf | Senegal | 23 | Attacker | 180 cm | n/a |
Waasland-beveren vs St. Truiden match odds
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