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 2 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Laurent Conotte
- Referee Bert Put
- Referee Alexandre Boucaut
- Referee Christophe Battiston
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge KV | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Royal Antwerp FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | KAA Gent | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | RSC Anderlecht | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | KRC Genk | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Royal Standard de Liège | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | SK Beveren | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | UR La Louvière Centre | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | KV Mechelen | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 2 | 0 |
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 Liège | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #8 |
| 2 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 2 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 5 | Scored | 4 |
| 5 | Conceded | 4 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cercle Brugge KSV this season
Cercle Brugge KSV this season
0%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
Cercle Brugge KSV are 9th (2 pts). KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cercle Brugge KSV
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KRC Genk
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cercle Brugge KSV launch into their encounter with KRC Genk.
- 1' A goal from the Denmark international Joakim Maehle! He fires home on 1 to make it 0-1!
- 6' Cercle Brugge KSV currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 11' With 0 assists to his name this season, Zinho Gano is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cercle Brugge KSV.
- 16' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 21' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lloyd Palun suffering a number of foals already.
- 26' Cercle Brugge KSV have won 324 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 31' Ruslan Malinovskyi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for KRC Genk so far.
- 32' GOAL! Guevin Tormin scores on 32. Assisted by Gianni Bruno
- 34' Cercle Brugge KSV player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 39' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 43' Leandro Trossard has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 43 minutes.
- 45' KRC Genk player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' A tactical swap from KRC Genk — Bryan Heynen on, Ruslan Malinovskyi off on 46 minutes.
- 51' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Pozuelo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 56 minutes.
- 57' GOAL! Gianni Bruno fires home to make it 2-3!
- 57' It is a substitution in Cercle Brugge KSV team. Johanna Omolo is replaced by Serge Gakpe on 57 minute.
- 62' Dieumerci Ndongala is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joseph Paintsil at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' A change in the Cercle Brugge KSV ranks — Isaac Kone exits the field as Adrien Bongiovanni enters on 67.
- 72' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 77' A meaty challenge results in booking for Danny Vukovic on 77.
- 77' The crowd applauds Gianni Bruno as he leaves the pitch. Dylan De Belder steps in for Cercle Brugge KSV.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Danny Vukovic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 79' Leandro Trossard does the damage! The net is bulging and KRC Genk surge ahead!
- 82' Leandro Trossard makes a hat-trick on 82.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Benjamin Lambot on 86 minutes.
- 86' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Mbwana Samatta is withdrawn and Zinho Gano gets his opportunity.
- 87' It’s a booking for Cercle Brugge KSV player. Benjamin Lambot gets a Yellow card.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Bryan Heynen | 4 |
| Leandro Trossard | 4 |
| Thibo Somers | 4 |
| Theo Bongonda | 3 |
| Paul Onuachu | 3 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Leandro Trossard | 3 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 2 |
Head to Head
Cercle Brugge KSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.74
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.64
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 94% + Both teams to score 90%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 6.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 100% |
|
0% |
| ± 1.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 2.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 3.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 4.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
Double Chance
Cercle Brugge KSV or Draw
49%
Draw or KRC Genk
70%
Cercle Brugge KSV or KRC Genk
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 3
5.1%
3 – 3
4.6%
2 – 4
4.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 4
4.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.9%
1 – 4
3.5%
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 5
Actual
4 – 3
3.2%
3 – 5
3%
Asian Handicap — Cercle Brugge KSV
| Handicap | Cercle Brugge KSV covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 9% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 12% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 16% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 15% | 23% |
| +2.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
Clean Sheet
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
3%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.