Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Belgian Pro League match.
The fierce battle for survival in the Belgian campaign is gaining momentum. Sint-Truiden and Cercle Brugge remain in the relegation zone, with both sides eager to maximise points in this head-to-head clash. Neither wants to fall behind their competitor, meaning they will likely approach the match cautiously.
Sint-Truiden
A defeat to Sporting Charleroi (1:2) marked Sint-Truiden's third consecutive loss and their fourth since the November international break. They have scored 20 goals in 19 matches—only Kortrijk, OH Leuven (both with 17), and Standard Liège (12) have been weaker in attack. In their last three home matches, Sint-Truiden have hit the total under 2.5 three times, as they adopt a defensive posture in search of points.
Cercle Brugge
A spirited home victory against OH Leuven (1:0) gave Cercle Brugge a crucial win and extended their unbeaten streak to five matches (with the total under 2.5 occurring in four instances). This season, they've been lacking depth; as AS Monaco's feeder club, they've competed in Europa League fixtures, securing a top-8 spot in the conference. Domestically, however, Cercle Brugge have struggled to escape the relegation zone due to frequent dropped points.
Sint-Truiden vs Cercle Brugge Prediction
A recent cup encounter between Sint-Truiden and Cercle Brugge (1:0) emphasised both teams' reluctance to take risks against each other. The pattern of that match is likely to repeat itself here—we are opting for the total under.
