Match Summary
Anderlecht defeated St. Truiden 3:1. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. Goals were scored by Y. Tielemans 31′, N. Stanciu 65′, P. Gerkens 71′, Y. Tielemans 90′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown. Anderlecht had 65% possession while St. Truiden held 35%. Anderlecht had 9 shots (6 on target) compared to 3 (3 on target) for St. Truiden. Anderlecht made 3 substitutions, St. Truiden made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Anderlecht and St. Truiden — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: B. Bolingoli Mbombo
Penalty
Match Statistics
Anderlecht had 65% possession against St. Truiden's 35%. Anderlecht registered 9 shots (6 on target) while St. Truiden managed 3 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–6. Fouls committed: 12–12.
Lineups
Anderlecht lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under R. Weiler, while St. Truiden deployed a 5-3-2 under I. Leko.
Defensive Solidity
Anderlecht deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against St. Truiden's 1-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
Anderlecht field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus St. Truiden's 8 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
Anderlecht start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Anderlecht have recorded 2 wins, 2 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
Anderlecht and St. Truiden have met 2 times — Anderlecht won 1, St. Truiden won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Anderlecht leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (4 for the home side, 3 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 2–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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St. Truiden
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026