Match preview: Het Kuipje set for a clash of form vs resilience
Westerlo welcome high-flying Sint-Truiden to Het Kuipje on 06/02/2026 in what promises to be a decisive encounter as the Regular Season rolls into Round 24 of the Pro League. The home side sit 11th with 28 points from 23 matches, while Sint-Truiden occupy an impressive second place on 45 points — a gap that tells the story before a ball is kicked. Referee Wesli De Cremer will oversee the game at a compact venue in Westerlo with a capacity of 8,182, where Westerlo will hope to use home familiarity to disrupt the visitors' rhythm.
Form and recent meetings point to an away edge
Sint-Truiden arrive with momentum: eight wins from their last ten reported matches and only two defeats, a blistering run that has propelled them into title-challenging territory. Westerlo’s sequence reads more mixed — three wins, four draws and three losses in their most recent ten — indicative of a side capable of stubborn displays but inconsistent results.
The season’s earlier head-to-head provides a clear narrative: Sint-Truiden routed Westerlo 3-0 in September, a result that lingers in the away team’s favor. Recent scorelines also highlight a gulf in attacking consistency and defensive sturdiness. Westerlo have netted 30 times this campaign while conceding 33; Sint-Truiden have scored 33 and shipped 26, numbers that suggest Sint-Truiden combine sharper finishing with a more reliable backline.
Tactical implications and statistical edges
Westerlo’s home numbers show seven clean sheets and an average of 5.26 corners per game, plus solid defensive outings at Het Kuipje. However, their goal production at home (14) is modest. Sint-Truiden’s attack is more consistent across venues (16 away goals) and their overall attacking metrics — higher average attacks and dangerous attacks — hint at the ability to control phases and create decisive chances on the road.
Goal markets are tempting here: Sint-Truiden’s matches feature a relatively high rate of both-teams-to-score on their travels, and overall over/under numbers suggest they are involved in games with value for goals. Still, when weighing the full picture — league position, form, recent H2H and underlying attacking-dominance stats — the better value sits on a visiting victory. Bookmakers currently quote both teams at 2.50 with a draw at 3.60, reflecting an open market, but the data favors an away upset.
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Betting suggestion (final): Back Sint-Truiden to win (Away) in the 1X2 market at 2.50 — confidence supported by form, table position and the season’s previous 3-0 result in favor of Sint-Truiden.
