Cercle Brugge KSV vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cercle Brugge KSV vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League .
- Cercle Brugge KSV 30 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Laurent Conotte
- Referee Bert Put
- Referee Alexandre Boucaut
- Referee Christophe Battiston
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | 57 |
| 4 | KAA Gent | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | RSC Anderlecht | 30 | 44 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 30 | 42 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liege | 30 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp FC | 30 | 35 |
| 11 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 30 | 34 |
| 12 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | 34 |
| 13 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 30 | 32 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 30 | 31 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 30 | 31 |
| 16 | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | 30 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | KRC Genk | H | 2–5 | L |
| 15 Sep | KV Oostende | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | KAA Gent | H | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Aug | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Aug | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 5–2 | W |
| 20 Sep | Malmo FF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | KV Kortrijk | A | 3–3 | D |
| 30 Aug | Brondby IF | A | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Aug | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Cercle Brugge KSV | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #7 |
| 31 | Points | 42 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 7 / 10 / 13 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 10 |
| 39 | Scored | 46 |
| 47 | Conceded | 47 |
| -8 | GD | -1 |
| 1.03 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 23% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Cercle Brugge KSV are 15th (31 pts). KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 1' Joakim Maehle has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 1 minutes.
- 6' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 11' With 1 assists to his name this season, Jhon Lucumi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cercle Brugge KSV.
- 16' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cercle Brugge KSV side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 21' Cercle Brugge KSV are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
- 26' Bryan Heynen, a Belgium , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 31' Xavier Mercier is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for KRC Genk tonight.
- 32' Guevin Tormin doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 34' The referee calls foul for Arnaud Lusamba. He receives a Yellow card.
- 39' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 43' What a moment for Leandro Trossard! That strike on 43 puts his side firmly in control.
- 45' A moment of madness from Joseph Paintsil on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. KRC Genk will be frustrated.
- 46' A tactical swap from KRC Genk — Bryan Heynen on, Ruslan Malinovskyi off on 46 minutes.
- 51' A quiet spell here at . Cercle Brugge KSV seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' Pozuelo makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and KRC Genk are in front.
- 57' Magnificent from Gianni Bruno! That is 72 goals in 358 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 57' The whistle greets Johanna Omolo as he departs to be replaced by Serge Gakpe.
- 62' Another change for KRC Genk made on 62 minute. Joseph Paintsil leaves to be changed by Dieumerci Ndongala.
- 67' Fresh legs for Cercle Brugge KSV! Adrien Bongiovanni comes on to replace Isaac Kone.
- 72' KRC Genk 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.
- 77' The referee shows KRC Genk player a Yellow card on 77.
- 77' Cercle Brugge KSV manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dylan De Belder is hanging Gianni Bruno on the field on 77 minute.
- 78' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Danny Vukovic.
- 79' What composure from Leandro Trossard! The Belgium international strokes it home. 2-4.
- 82' What composure from Leandro Trossard! The Belgium international strokes it home. 2-5.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Benjamin Lambot on 86.
- 86' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Mbwana Samatta is withdrawn and Zinho Gano gets his opportunity.
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Benjamin Lambot on 87.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. KRC Genk take all three points.
Lineups
Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 21
-
5
Isaac Kone ↓ Adrien Bongiovanni 67'
-
9
Gianni Bruno ↓ Dylan De Belder 77'
- 8
- 1
-
15
Johanna Omolo ↓ Serge Gakpe 57'
- 19
- 11
- 10
- 17
Bench
- 29
-
99
Serge Gakpe ↑ 57'
-
27
Adrien Bongiovanni ↑ 67'
- 28
-
12
Dylan De Belder ↑ 77'
- 16
- 26
Coach
Laurent Guyot
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
- 33
- 21
- 45
- 24
- 25
- 18
- 31
-
10
Mbwana Samatta ↓ Zinho Gano 86'
- 11
Bench
- 30
- 4
- 6
- 3
-
28
Bryan Heynen ↑ 46'
- 15
-
77
Dieumerci Ndongala ↑ 62'
- 9
-
93
Zinho Gano ↑ 86'
- 19
Coach
Philippe Clement
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thibo Somers | 4 |
| Bryan Heynen | 4 |
| Leandro Trossard | 4 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Leandro Trossard | 3 |
| Theo Bongonda | 3 |
| Paul Onuachu | 3 |
| Jarne Steuckers | 2 |
Head to Head
Cercle Brugge KSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.92
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.09
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 86% + Both teams to score 80%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 3.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 4.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
Double Chance
Cercle Brugge KSV or Draw
45%
Draw or KRC Genk
75%
Cercle Brugge KSV or KRC Genk
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–5 not predicted2 – 5Actual
1 – 2
6.2%
1 – 3
6.2%
2 – 3
5.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 4
4.7%
1 – 1
4.6%
2 – 4
4.5%
2 – 1
3.9%
3 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.4%
0 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Cercle Brugge KSV
| Handicap | Cercle Brugge KSV covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 11% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +1 | 40% | 18% | 42% |
| +1.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +2 | 58% | 17% | 26% |
| +2.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
Clean Sheet
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.