Sint-Truiden vs Genk, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 7, 2025
In the quarterfinals of the Belgian Cup St. Truiden - Genk will meet. I offer my prediction for the confrontation of these rivals, should we expect a high performance?
Sint-Truiden
Sint-Truiden is enduring a difficult season, currently sitting 14th in the Belgian Pro League standings, within the relegation zone. Despite this, they are only four points away from the UEFA Conference League qualification spots, leaving room for recovery.
In their last league match, Sint-Truiden dominated Cercle Brugge at home but failed to capitalize fully, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The team is struggling for form, having gone six league matches without a win, collecting just two points during that stretch. The Belgian Cup represents their best opportunity to salvage what has been a disappointing campaign.
Genk
Genk is competing for the league title this season, though the competition is fierce, with Club Brugge trailing them by just one point.
Their most recent league game ended in a 2-2 draw away against Antwerp, a match where Genk created significantly more chances (3.29 xG to Antwerp’s 1.12). Despite the strong performance, it was a missed opportunity to secure vital points. Genk has suffered just one defeat in their last seven matches across all competitions and is well-positioned to aim for a domestic double, including the Belgian Cup.
Predicted Lineups
- Sint-Truiden: Kokubo, Ogawa, Godde, Belahïd, Van Helden, Van Wesenmael, Ito, Dumont, Fujita, Delpupo, Bertaccini.
- Genk: Van Crombrugge, Kayembe, Smets, Cuesta, El Ouahdi, Heynen, Bangura, Adedji-Sternberg, Hrosovsky, Steuckers, Arokodare.
Match Facts
- Sint-Truiden’s home record this season: 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.
- Genk’s away record: 4 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws.
- Odds: Sint-Truiden to win (P1): 3.95, Draw (X): 3.75, Genk to win (P2): 1.87
Head-to-Head
The teams have already faced each other twice this season, producing high-scoring encounters. Genk won 3-2 at home in the first meeting, followed by a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture.
Prediction
Given the history of goal-filled matches between these two teams, another entertaining and high-scoring encounter is likely. Genk enters as the slight favorite, but the stakes of a cup quarterfinal could make this an unpredictable battle. Both teams will be motivated, with Genk pushing for a potential double and Sint-Truiden seeking redemption for their league struggles. Betting Recommendation: Back over 2.5 goals. The attacking potential of both teams, coupled with their recent head-to-head results, makes this a promising choice.
