St. Truiden vs Genk Prediction: League leaders can not afford to lose

Jupiler Pro League action at Stayen will see St. Truiden play Genk in round 16. The previous time out, Gent took the maximum points in this fixture. Can the home team secure a win in this one?

St. Truiden's last league game was against Club Brugge, and they suffered a heavy defeat. In that game, St. Truiden had 39 per cent of the possession and attempted nine shots, with only one hitting the target, which they failed to convert. However, St. Truiden lost two of their last matches, one against Standard Liege In early November. This season, the home team has 17 points, the same as Charleroi and Leuven. In those matches, St. Truiden scored 20 goals while conceding 31.

Genk returned to winning ways the previous weekend against Charleroi, and they will look to keep things rolling. In that game, this team had 59 per cent of the possession and attempted 18 goals, with seven on target. However, this team could not get things right until the second half, with Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare, Jarne Steuckers, and Noah Adedeji-Sternberg netting for them. However, the league leaders have won five of their last six games, the lone defeat coming against Union Saint-Gilloise. They defeated St. Truiden, Gent, Beveren, and Antwerp in that run. 

Genk have been playing well, and I expect the league leaders to improve their game. While St. Truiden have shown character in recent weeks, their last league performance was below par and there will be a lot to improve on here. A defeat here for Genk could see Club Brugge close to the league spot, but St. Truiden could also move to the relegation spot if they lose. Yet, the better team should win this fixture, and Genk looks more organized and competitive, hence a win with few goals in this game.