Sint-Truidense vs Cercle Brugge Prediction 27.12.2024 | Jupiler Pro League

• Competition: Belgium - Jupiler Pro League
• Date: Friday, 27th, December 2024
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
• Venue: Daio Wasabi Stayen (Sint-Truiden)

Friday’s clash at Daio Wasabi Stayen features two struggling teams as Sint-Truidense hosts Cercle Brugge in the 20th round of the Belgian Jupiler Pro League.

Sint-Truidense have been competing in the Belgian top division for exactly a decade, but they have never seemed to face such difficulties as they are this season, and it is increasingly certain that the regular season will conclude with them in the red positions, after which they will fight for survival. A meager tally of 18 points from 15 top-tier matches not only marks the worst start in the De Canaries' decade-long tenure but also sees them languishing in second-to-last place, yet with just four points separating them from safety, there is still hope they can escape the turbulent waters.

Following in the footsteps of their Friday hosts, Cercle Brugge are also fighting to avoid a bottom-four finish at the end of the regular season after delivering a below-par performance thus far, which is unacceptable for a team that earned a European ticket last season. On a brighter note, the green-and-black side has come close to safety, albeit with a fair bit of luck, as they needed a penalty deep into stoppage time to claim a last-gasp 1-0 win over Leuven in their latest Jupiler Pro League outing, leaving them now just two points shy of the blue zone.

Sint-Truidense vs Cercle Brugge Betting Tips: 1X (DOUBLE CHANCE)

The difference between the two teams is currently just two points, and we hope it remains unchanged after matchweek 20, as we don’t believe either side will manage to break away as the clear winner in this highly competitive matchup. Certainly, Sint-Truiden comes into Friday's contest in broken form with three losses on the bounce, but returning to home ground brings them a glimmer of hope, as they've proven difficult to overcome this season with just two defeats in nine home matches. 

With 13 of their 18 total points coming from home games this season, it's clear that the Canaries rely heavily on their home advantage to get points, and we expect them to put on another determined performance on Friday in their pursuit of a valuable result. On their part, Cercle Brugge have had a rough time on their Jupiler Pro League travels this season, picking up just five points from the first nine matches, six of which they were condemned to defeat. Backed by the passionate support of their home crowd, Sint-Truidense should take full advantage of the Green-Blacks' miserable road form in order to add important points to their account and move closer to the safety zone.