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Besiktas JK vs KRC Genk, Europe 2018-19 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
Besiktas JK
2 – 4
Full Time
KRC Genk
Thu 25 Oct 2018 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Jhon Lucumi
Jeremain Lens 45' Y
Y 45' Sebastien Dewaest
Enzo Roco 47' Y
Gokhan Gonul 55' Y
Y 61' Jere Uronen
Mustafa Pektemek 90' Y
Oguzhan Ozyakup 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Besiktas JK vs KRC Genk — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Bartosz Frankowski
  • Referee Marcin Boniek
  • Referee Daniel Stefanski
  • Referee Dawid Igor Golis
  • Referee Zbigniew Dobrynin
  • Referee Krzysztof Myrmus

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompie 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvarosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzen 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahce SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

1
1
Besiktas JK 2 games · Avg 4.0 goals KRC Genk
Last 5 meetings
2018-10-25 Besiktas JK 2–4 KRC Genk

Recent Form

Besiktas JK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Oct KRC Genk H 2–4 L
04 Oct Malmo FF A 0–2 L
20 Sep Sarpsborg 08 FF H 3–1 W
30 Aug FK Partizan Beograd H 3–0 W
23 Aug FK Partizan Beograd A 1–1 D
16 Aug LASK Linz A 1–2 L
KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Oct Besiktas JK A 4–2 W
20 Oct KAS Eupen H 2–1 W
07 Oct KAA Gent A 5–1 W
04 Oct Sarpsborg 08 FF A 1–3 L
29 Sep SV Zulte-Waregem H 4–0 W
23 Sep Cercle Brugge KSV A 5–2 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Besiktas JK launch into their encounter with KRC Genk.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ricardo Quaresma, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' Mbwana Samatta has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 23' Mbwana Samatta doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 27' Enzo Roco is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tolgay Ali Arslan at the 27 minute mark.
  • 32' Gary Medel needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 37' Besiktas JK seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 42' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Jhon Lucumi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 46' Another substitution for Besiktas JK to replace Cyle Larin by Vagner Love on 46 minute.
  • 47' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Enzo Roco.
  • 52' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Besiktas JK and KRC Genk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 55' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gokhan Gonul.
  • 60' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Besiktas JK side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 61' It’s a booking for KRC Genk player. Jere Uronen gets a Yellow card.
  • 66' Both keepers have barely been tested. Besiktas JK and KRC Genk are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 70' Mbwana Samatta does the damage! The net is bulging and KRC Genk surge ahead!
  • 74' What a moment for Vagner Love! That strike on 74 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 75' Jakub Piotrowski gets the nod from KRC Genk. He replaces Joseph Paintsil and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' Pozuelo makes way for Ibrahima Seck at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
  • 81' What a strike from Dieumerci Ndongala! The score is 1-3.
  • 83' A stunning finish from Jakub Piotrowski — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 85' The Besiktas JK bench stirs into life. Caner Erkin is withdrawn and Mustafa Pektemek gets his opportunity.
  • 86' Vagner Love makes no mistake. The score reads 2-4 and Besiktas JK are in front.
  • 87' Zinho Gano is replacing Mbwana Samatta for the KRC Genk side.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mustafa Pektemek on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. KRC Genk take all three points.

Lineups

Besiktas JK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Senol Gunes

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Philippe Clement

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77 Besiktas JK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.25 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Besiktas JK31% Draw23% KRC Genk46%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes74% 0% No26%
Avg goals/match: 4.02
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 56%
44%
± 4.5 37%
63%

Double Chance

Besiktas JK or Draw
54%
Draw or KRC Genk
69%
Besiktas JK or KRC Genk
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Besiktas JK25% Draw37% KRC Genk38%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–4 not predicted
2 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.2%
1 – 3
5.8%
2 – 3
5.1%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
3.4%
1 – 4
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Besiktas JK

Handicap Besiktas JK covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 9% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 15% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 19% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 14% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Besiktas JK keeps clean sheet
11% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.