Truidense vs Dender Prediction 8 August 2025
⚡️ In the third round of the Belgian Championship, Sint-Truiden, who have collected 4 points from their opening matches, will face Dender, currently sitting on 2 points. Sint-Truiden aim to solidify their position at the top of the table by leveraging their home advantage. Meanwhile, Dender will strive to improve their standing and take points away from Sint-Truiden. How will this clash end? Find out in our prediction!
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place in February, ending in a 2-1 victory for Dender. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Dender were the home side):
- possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊The teams St. Truidense VV and Dender have officially played in only two matches. Their last encounter took place on 08 February 2025 at the home ground of Dender and ended with a score of 2:1.
Head-to-head statistics Truidense - Dender

St. Truidense VV Team Overview
In their previous Belgian league outing, Sint-Truiden faced off against Charleroi. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Sint-Truiden vs Charleroi):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 7 vs 1;
- fouls: 14 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Sint-Truiden are showcasing their ambitions this season, aiming to solidify their position in Belgium's top division. The team boasts an impressive attacking line, averaging 2 goals per home game. The "Canaries" are in good form, having won half of their last ten matches while conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. Their aggressive style of play and focus on attack make them a formidable opponent for any team.
Match Results: St. Truidense VV

Dender Team Overview
Dender faced Standard Liège in their last outing, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Dender vs Standard Liège):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Dender are struggling to find their stride this season, currently positioned outside the top 10. Their recent performances highlight a tendency towards draws, with four consecutive stalemates, indicating a solid defense but a lack of attacking edge - averaging just 0.5 goals per away match. The Lions aim to dictate the tempo of the game, relying on defensive strategies and counterattacks, which enable them to withstand opponents' pressure and concede an average of only 0.5 goals per away game.
Match Results: Dender
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 2;
- Home team wins - 0, Away team wins - 1, Draws - 1.
Statistics: Sint-Truiden vs Dender
- Matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- Wins: 1 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 50% vs 0%;
- Losses: 0 vs 0;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 2;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 2 vs 6.
- Dender have covered the +1.5 handicap in five consecutive matches (Premier League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average goals scored by home team - 2, by away team - 2.5;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 4.5;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 2 times; at home ground - once.
- Sint-Truiden have conceded at home in 13 of their last 14 matches.
- Sint-Truiden have conceded at home in 12 of their last 13 matches (Premier League).
- Sint-Truiden have conceded in seven consecutive matches (Premier League).
- Dender have scored in eight of their last nine away matches (Premier League).
Corner Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total corners in head-to-head matches - 9 (4 for the home team and 5 for the away team);
- Average total corners at home ground - 10 (3 for the home team and 7 for the away team).
Sint-Truiden: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.5; at home - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; at home - 4.6.
Dender: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2, away - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.6; away - 3.4.
- Sint-Truiden have taken fewer than 6.5 corners at home in eight consecutive matches (Premier League).
Card Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4 (2 for the home team and 2 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at home ground - 2 (1 for the home team and 1 for the away team).
Sint-Truiden: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1; at home - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.5; at home - 1.8.
Dender: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.5, away - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.4; away - 1.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 2;
- Both teams scored all-time - twice;
- At the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Sint-Truiden vs Dender
- Total matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 1;
- Sint-Truiden's BTTS at home - 1 (100%);
- Dender's BTTS away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- Sint-Truiden's BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Dender's BTTS away - 4 (80%).
- Sint-Truiden have both scored and conceded in six consecutive matches (Premier League).
- Dender have both scored and conceded in eight of their last nine away matches (Premier League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The upcoming match promises a tactical showdown: Sint-Truiden will rely on their attacking prowess and ability to capitalize on chances at home, while Dender count on their solid defense and counter-attacking play on the road. Considering the Canaries' scoring record in home games and the outcome of their previous encounter (a 2-1 victory for Sint-Truiden), there's a strong chance the hosts will find the net at least twice again. Thus, betting on Sint-Truiden's individual total over 1.5 appears to be a promising option.