Preview: Westerlo Hosts Sint-Truiden in Belgian First Division A Clash

WESTERLO, Belgium (Interstat) — A surging Sint-Truiden side will look to avenge a heavy early-season defeat when it visits Westerlo in a Belgian First Division A match on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

The Canaries of Sint-Truiden arrive at the Het Kuipje stadium in strong form, having won seven of their last nine league matches. That run includes impressive victories over top-half sides Club Brugge and Gent. Their momentum, however, was checked in a 2-0 home loss to Sporting Charleroi last Saturday.

Westerlo, the home side, earned a narrow 1-0 road win at Zulte Waregem in its last outing. Its form has been inconsistent, with three wins, two draws and three losses across its past eight matches in all competitions. A highlight was a stunning 4-0 victory over Anderlecht in early December.

The head-to-head history heavily favors Westerlo, which routed Sint-Truiden 3-0 in the teams’ last meeting on Sept. 14, 2025. That result will likely be on the minds of the visitors.

Sint-Truiden’s recent success has been built on a resilient defense and timely scoring, securing several one-goal victories. Key attackers will be tasked with breaking down a Westerlo defense that has kept clean sheets in two of its last three matches.

Westerlo will rely on its home-field advantage and the confidence from the prior rout. Its attack, capable of explosive performances, will test a Sint-Truiden back line that conceded twice last weekend.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to be a close 2-1 victory for Westerlo.

The outcome could impact the mid-table standings as the season progresses. Following this match, Sint-Truiden’s next league fixture is at Dender on Feb. 21. Westerlo is scheduled to visit Kampong Speu Province on Feb. 15.

Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. local time.