Match Summary
Gent defeated St. Truiden 2:1. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. Goals were scored by J. Perbet 54′, S. Peeters 69′, R. Schoofs 90′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Gent had 70% possession while St. Truiden held 30%. Gent had 10 shots (7 on target) compared to 3 (1 on target) for St. Truiden. Gent made 3 substitutions, St. Truiden made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Gent and St. Truiden — 3 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
assist: R. Schoofs
Match Statistics
Gent had 70% possession against St. Truiden's 30%. Gent registered 10 shots (7 on target) while St. Truiden managed 3 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 10–14.
Lineups
Gent lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under H. Vanhaezebrouck, while St. Truiden deployed a 4-2-3-1 under I. Leko.
Defensive Solidity
Gent deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against St. Truiden's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Gent field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus St. Truiden's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Gent start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for St. Truiden averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Gent have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. St. Truiden show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Gent and St. Truiden have met 2 times — Gent won 0, St. Truiden won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. St. Truiden leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (2 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026