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Sint-Truiden vs Union Saint-Gilloise

Belgian Pro LeagueFull time · 2 May 2026
Sint-Truiden

Sint-Truiden

Won · xG 1.95WLDLWLast 5
Full time
2 — 1
90+4'
unknown 86' · Kevin Rodríguez 90'

Union Saint-Gilloise

Lost · xG 0.41WDLWLLast 5
Union Saint-Gilloise
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ USG · last goal · 90'
91
9
SIT · 1.95 xG0.41 xG · USG
Match StoryFull breakdown

Sint-Truiden 2–1 Union Saint-Gilloise

Sint-Truiden produced a 2-1 home victory over league leaders Union Saint-Gilloise, a result that looked unlikely on paper but made considerably more sense when you examined the underlying numbers before kick-off.

Key Takeaways
Result

Sint-Truiden picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Sint-Truiden end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionBelgian Pro League
First Goal
U
86'
Unknown
Match Report
Sint-Truiden 2-1 Union Saint-Gilloise: The Upset That the Data Quietly Suggested Was Possible
MVMarcus Vale

Sint-Truiden 2-1 Union Saint-Gilloise: The Upset That the Data Quietly Suggested Was Possible

Sint-Truiden produced a 2-1 home victory over league leaders Union Saint-Gilloise, a result that looked unlikely on paper but made considerably more sense when you examined the underlying numbers before kick-off.

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Key Events
  1. 18'
    Union Saint-Gilloise
  2. 33'
    Foul
  3. 34'
    Sint-Truiden
    Argument
  4. 45'
    Union Saint-Gilloise
    Foul
  5. 46'
    Union Saint-Gilloise
  6. 56'
    Union Saint-Gilloise
    Off the ball foul
  7. 63'
    Sint-Truiden
  8. 67'
    Union Saint-Gilloise
    Foul
  9. 79'
    Sint-Truiden
  10. 85'
    Sint-Truiden
    off: Joedrick Pupe
  11. 86'
    Sint-Truiden
    Right foot shot
  12. 87'
    Sint-Truiden
  13. 89'
    Union Saint-Gilloise
  14. 90+9'
    Sint-Truiden
  15. 90+10'
    Sint-Truiden
    Right foot shot
  16. 90+7'
    Union Saint-Gilloise
    Foul
  17. 90'
    Union Saint-Gilloise
  18. 90+6'
    Union Saint-Gilloise
    off: Kevin Rodríguez
  19. 90+2'
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Sint-Truiden 1.95 xGUnion Saint-Gilloise 0.41 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Belgian Pro League standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Antwerp00000
1Union St. Gilloise30199266
2Club Brugge00000
3Sint-Truiden00000
4Westerlo00000
4Charleroi321071520
5Standard Liège00000
6Sporting Charleroi00000
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Sint-Truiden vs Union Saint-Gilloise?

The match finished 2-1 to Sint-Truiden.

Who won Sint-Truiden vs Union Saint-Gilloise?

Sint-Truiden won the match 2-1.

When did Sint-Truiden vs Union Saint-Gilloise take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Sint-Truiden beat Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 at home in the Belgian Pro League. Our model backed Union at 49 percent probability, a narrow miss. Sint-Truiden's recent form showed one win and one draw across five matches; Union came in sharper with two wins in that span. Both sides had shown a tendency toward both teams scoring in recent outings, a pattern that held here despite the hosts' narrow victory. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result handed Sint-Truiden a significant scalp. Union remained top of the table but saw their lead compressed after dropping points; Sint-Truiden stayed third, now just behind the leaders on form. Our model flagged Union's defensive vulnerability as a season-long concern, and this defeat underscored that weakness. The gap between first and third tightened considerably, reshaping the title race dynamics.

Sint-Truiden v Union Saint-Gilloise · Belgian Pro League · 02/05/2026, 19:45:00