National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Standard Liège U21 or Sint-Truiden U21 that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Standard nor Sint-Truiden U21 as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Standard Liège U21 form and stats
Last season, Standard Liège U21's Reserve Pro League Cup journey ended in the 1st round.5 victories, 4 draws and 2 defeats. That’s what Standard Liège U21 have to build on here in the Reserve Pro League.
Standard's previous match was also a home event, the defeat 0-1 versus Sint-Truiden U21 (in Reserve Pro League Cup).
In the fixture before, 2-2 away to RFC Seraing U21 (Reserve Pro League Cup).
The Standard Liège U21 fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 19 goals in 11 league matches. Standard have conceded 15 in these home matches.
Sint-Truiden U21 form and stats
Sint-Truiden U21's mission in Reserve Pro League Cup last season failed in the round of 16.Sint-Truiden U21 are on a winning streak away after three games, as mentioned below. A maximum 9 points in the bag from 3 travels in the Reserve Pro League.
Two trips in a row for Sint-Truiden U21, whose coach could celebrate last time after the Reserve Pro League Cup win against Standard Liège U21.
Prior to that result Sint-Truiden won their away game at RWDM U21 in the Reserve Pro League. The scoreline was 2-1.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Sint-Truiden U21 playing away and similar expectations, we found 4 relevant matches. Results were {4 Sint-Truiden U21 wins}, 0 draws and 0 defeats.
Sint-Truiden U21 are a potent attacking force on the road with their 8 goals in 3 league games. Sint-Truiden U21 are tighter than a frog's bottom, as only {1 away goals} have been conceded so far.
Head 2 Head
The last head to head game ended Standard - Sint-Truiden U21 0-1, played this season. Head to head data (for the last six meetings): Standard Liège U21 won five games, zero matches ended with a draw and Sint-Truiden U21 managed one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / one.
Standard Liège U21 missing players
Sint-Truiden U21 missing players
| Standard Liège U21 | Sint-Truiden U21 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 12 | 5 | Won | W | 7 | 10 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Drew | D | 2 | 6 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Lost | L | 4 | 9 | ||
| 41 | 19 | Scored | S | 22 | 40 | ||
| 37 | 16 | Conceded | C | 19 | 38 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 88% | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 85% | 84% | ||
| 60% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 77% | 68% | ||
| 32% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 46% | 44% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 20% | ||
| 68% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 52% | ||
| 20% | 8% | Clean Sheets | C S | 31% | 32% | ||
| 12% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 23% | 28% | ||
| 5.7 | 5.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.1 | 5.4 | ||
| 4.9 | 5.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4.3 | ||
| 2.3 | 2.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 1.5 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10.3 | 9.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 9.2 | ||
| 4.9 | 5.1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.1 | 4.6 | ||
| 33% | 31% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 36% | ||
| 9 | 8.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12 | 9.9 | ||
| 4.4 | 3.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5 | 4.1 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Genk U21 | 22 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 65 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 11 | 43 | 57 |
| 2 | Anderlecht U21 | 22 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 51 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 6 | 35 | 50 |
| 3 | Club Brugge U21 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 48 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 8 | 35 | 43 |
| 4 | Standard Liège U21 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 29 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 41 |
| 5 | Gent U21 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 38 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 40 |
| 6 | Sint-Truiden U21 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27 | 40 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 22 | -13 | 23 |
| 7 | Sporting Charleroi U21 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 47 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 21 | -26 | 22 |
| 8 | Cercle Brugge U21 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 35 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 21 | -8 | 21 |
| 9 | OH Leuven U21 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 27 | 39 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 21 | -12 | 21 |
| 10 | Antwerp U21 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 26 | 42 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 20 | -16 | 20 |
| 11 | Zulte-Waregem U21 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 26 | -24 | 18 |
| 12 | Mechelen U21 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 49 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 26 | -31 | 16 |
