Gent are set to play against Sint-Truiden in the Belgian Pro League. The Gent fans are expecting a strong performance from their team, which has already secured a spot in the European playoffs. Gent started the season strongly with only one defeat in 17 matches, but then followed a poorer period where they won only one match in nine attempts. Hein Vanhaezebrouck has however got his team back on track and they have now won seven of their last nine matches. Gent have only lost to Leuven, the last time on May 12, but they have recovered with a 4-1 win over Standard Liege. Sint-Truiden have suffered two defeats in their last ten matches and must win to still have a chance of finishing second. The corresponding match in the regular season ended in a 2-2 draw in August. Sint-Truiden also won 4-1 against Gent in February, but Gent took revenge with a 2-0 win on April 23. Gent boss Vanhaezebrouck may choose his strongest eleven and rest players in the second half. Stefan Mitrovic, Archie Brown and Laurent Depoitre are all in contention to earn recalls to the side, particularly Depoitre after his two goals as a substitute against Standard Liege. Matias Fernandez-Pardo has contributed six goals and an assist in the nine playoff fixtures and hopes to further enhance his reputation. Fatih Kaya could be handed a starting role for Sint-Truiden after coming off the bench to score last time out. Adriano Bertaccini scored three times in two matches before the Leuven game and could plausibly get the nod over Kaya, or be included in the same team as his attacking teammate. Veteran forward Shinji Okazaki's place is at risk, but Fink may be against making any further changes to his side after last week's hard-earned draw with Leuven. Gent possible starting lineup: Schmidt; Kandouss, Mokio, Torunarigha; Hjulsager, Gandelman, Gerkens, Kums, Fortuna; Sonko, Fernandez-Pardo. Sint-Truiden possible starting lineup: Suzuki; Van Helden, Godeau, Smets; Ananou
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Gent face Sint-Truiden in crucial Belgian Pro League match
Gent take on Sint-Truiden in the Belgian Pro League. Read the latest news on the match and the expectations of the Gent fans. Gent have already secured a spot in the European playoffs
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