Cercle are expected to line up in a 3-4-1-2, with Gaëtan Coucke in goal and a back three of Emmanuel Kakou, Christiaan Ravych, and Geoffrey Kondo. That's a solid base, with wing-backs Gary Magnée and Valy Konaté providing width. Lukas Mondele and Ibrahima Diaby anchor the midfield, while Viggo Martens pulls the strings behind the strike duo of Dante Vanzeir and Steve Ngoura. It's a shape built to press high and hit on the break, with Vanzeir's movement a constant threat.

St. Truiden's formation isn't confirmed, but we know they're a side that likes to play on the front foot. They'll likely try to dominate possession, but that plays into Cercle's hands. The home side can sit in a mid-block, absorb pressure, and then knife through the lines with quick transitions. The wide areas will be key — Cercle's wing-backs vs. St. Truiden's full-backs. If Magnée and Konaté get forward, they'll create overloads. Set-piece threat? Cercle have the edge there too, with Ravych and Kondo attacking the ball. This is a tactical battle Cercle can win without needing to be perfect.