Beerschot VA vs St. Truiden Prediction: Truiden have to win at all costs

At Olympisch Stadion Antwerp, Beerschot VA will play St. Truiden in the first round of the relegation group of the Jupiler Pro League. The last five meetings between these sides ended in a win for Truiden. Can Beerschot VA end that dominance? Below, I provide a full game preview and offer the best betting opportunities.

Beerschot VA

Beerschot VA played Westerlo in their last league game and lost. In a 1-2 contest, this team went behind the break, but an own goal by Tuur Rommens levelled the score in the 71st minute. However, 86th-minute Roman Neustadter was enough to deny this team a point at full time. Ahead of this game, Beerschot VA have faced defeat three times in their last five matches, two against St Truiden and Gent, ending 2-0 and 3-2. In that run, their lone defeat was against KV Mechelen. With 18 points, Beerschot VA sit bottom of the relegation group standings, and a win could see them close the gap.

St. Truiden

St. Truiden suffered a defeat at the hands of Leuven in their last league game and suffered a defeat. In a 3-2 close contest, Adriano Bertaccini levelled the score twice for this Truiden side, but an 83rd-minute Siebe Schrijvers denied them a point at full time. In the meantime, prior encounters to that defeat saw St. Truiden go unbeaten in four matches. In that run, this team picked up wins over Kortrijk and Beerschot VA while drawing with Club Brugge and KV Mechelen. With 31 points, St. Truiden sits in 14th place in the overall standings.

Expert Betting Tips

Beerschot VA are the weakest side in this group, and while St Truiden will look to avoid a relegation battle, this is their best chance to secure a win. However, Beerschot VA have always been a stubborn side to beat, and they have shown that against tough opponents. Yet, St. Truiden have taken advantage of this Beerschot VA side, and I expect the same from them. Also, with the two teams expected to show a high level of defensive play, a bet on few goals is another option to prioritise.

Our first option is a draw no bet for St. Truiden with odds at 1.60 on Bet365

Our second option is under 2.5 goals with odds at 2.00 on 1Xbet

Our last option is a win for St. Truiden with odds at 2.15 on Betway