Gent vs Sint-Truidense prediction, preview, team news and more

Gent host Sint-Truidense at the Ghelamco Arena on Saturday (May 25) in the final round of the Jupiler Pro League. The hosts have enjoyed a strong run of results in the Conference League playoffs ahead of the playoff final, where they face Genk or Cercle Brugge.

They beat Standard Liege 4-1 in their last game, with Matias Fernandez scoring a brace before veteran striker Laurent Depoitre came off the bench to score a double and wrap up the points for the Buffalos.

Sint-Truidense, meanwhile, have had mixed results in the league this season. They drew 1-1 with OH Leuven in their last game, with Fatih Kaya opening the scoring midway through the second half before Leuven bagged a swift equaliser.

Gent vs Sint-Truidense Head-to-Head

There have been 90 meetings between Gent and Sint-Truidense, who trail 43-27. The two sides last faced off in a league clash last month, which Gent won 2-0.

Gent Form Guide in Jupiler Pro League: W-L-W-W-W

Sint-Truidense Form Guide in Jupiler Pro League: D-W-D-D-L

Gent vs Sint-Truidense Team News

Gent

Franck Surdez is out with a hamstring injury. Paul Nardi, meanwhile, has returned to fitness after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Injured: Franck Surdez

Doubtful: None

Suspended: None

Sint-Truidense

Ryoya Ogawa and Jan Steuckers are injured and are expected to sit out.

Injured: Ryoya Ogawa, Jan Steuckers

Doubtful: None

Suspended: None

Gent vs Sint-Truidense Predicted XIs

Gent (3-5-2): Davy Roef; Matisse Samoise, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Stefan Mitrovic; Nurio Fortuna, Omri Gandelman, Sven Kums, Pieter Gerkens, Andrew Hjulsager; Matias Fernandez, Tarik Tissoudali

Sint-Truidense (3-4-2-1): Zion Suzuki; Rein van Helden, Matte Smets, Bruno Godeau; Frederic Ananou, Mathias Delorge-Knieper, Joel Chima Fujita, Eric Bocat; Rihito Yamamoto, Ryotaro Ito; Shinji Okazaki

Gent vs Sint-Truidense Prediction

Gent have won five of their last six games and eight of their last 10. They have won all but one of their last five home games.

Sint-Truidense, meanwhile, are on a four-game unbeaten streak but have won just one of their last seven outings. They have won just once on the road all year and could see defeat this weekend.

Prediction: Gent 3-1 Sint-Truidense

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A Manchester United fan, Jedidiah fell in love with football and the Red Devils since their UEFA Champions League triumph over Chelsea in 2008. He is a big fan of Robert Lewandowski and his historic performances from 2020, but feels that only Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are capable of replicating the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry. His all-time favorite manager is Carlo Ancelotti due to the Italian's remarkable composure in difficult moments of a contest. Spain's 1-0 win over Netherlands in the final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup is etched in his memory forever.

A true student of the game, Jedidiah relishes identifying hidden gems from lower-tiered leagues such as the EFL Championship and the Eredivisie. When not creating previews, he likes playing football and reading books.

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