Cercle Brugge KSV vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cercle Brugge KSV vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Jan Breydelstadion.
- Cercle Brugge KSV 2 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jan Boterberg
- Referee
- Referee Ruben Wyns
- Referee Nathan Verboomen
- Referee Mathias Hillaert
- Referee Kevin Debeuckelaere
- Referee
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | KRC Genk | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | Royal Excel Mouscron | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Nov | FC Red Bull Salzburg | H | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Nov | Royal Excel Mouscron | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Nov | KAA Gent | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Liverpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
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' The game is set. Cercle Brugge KSV kicks off things out of here…
- 5' It looks surprising KRC Genk does not make any changes. Guillaume Hubert has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Cercle Brugge KSV currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 13' Lyle Foster has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alimani Gory on 13 minute.
- 18' 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.
- 19' Lassana Coulibaly gets the nod from Cercle Brugge KSV. He replaces Johanna Omolo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 24' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cercle Brugge KSV and KRC Genk are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 34' What a moment for Junya Ito! That strike on 34 puts his side firmly in control.
- 39' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Hannes Wolf will be considering his options from the bench.
- 44' It looks like no one’s ball. Cercle Brugge KSV is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Neto Borges.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 55' Dieumerci Ndongala is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for KRC Genk tonight.
- 57' That is a Yellow card for KRC Genk. Sander Berge will be fuming at that decision.
- 59' Jonathan Panzo makes way for Rominigue Kouame at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cercle Brugge KSV.
- 61' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Paul Onuachu departs to be replaced by Theo Bongonda.
- 65' Thibo Somers adds to his 0 season tally! Cercle Brugge KSV lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 67' Dieumerci Ndongala makes way for Joseph Paintsil at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 70' Sander Berge adds to his 0 season tally! KRC Genk lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 75' Mbwana Samatta has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 13 cards already picked up this season.
- 76' Another change for KRC Genk made on 76 minute. Neto Borges leaves to be changed by Casper De Norre.
- 81' Cercle Brugge KSV are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against KRC Genk's shape.
- 84' A moment of madness from Sander Berge on 84 minutes earns him a Yellow card. KRC Genk will be frustrated.
- 86' Calvin Dekuyper has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
- KRC Genk celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 8
-
28
Alimami Gory ↓ Lyle Foster 13'
- 30
- 5
- 15
- 7
- 14
- 41
- 26
- 34
Bench
-
19
Rominigue Kouame ↑ 59'
- 2
- 20
-
18
Lassana Coulibaly ↑ 19'
-
13
Lyle Foster ↑ 13'
- 25
- 32
Coach
Bernd Storck
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 7
- 6
- 25
- 31
- 77
- 10
- 26
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↓ Theo Bongonda 61'
-
5
Neto Borges ↓ Casper De Norre 76'
- 46
Bench
- 23
- 17
- 4
-
11
Joseph Paintsil ↑ 67'
-
27
Theo Bongonda ↑ 61'
-
2
Casper De Norre ↑ 76'
- 28
- 14
Coach
Hannes Wolf
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leandro Trossard | 4 |
| Thibo Somers | 4 |
| Bryan Heynen | 4 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Leandro Trossard | 3 |
| Theo Bongonda | 3 |
| Paul Onuachu | 3 |
| Jarne Steuckers | 2 |
Head to Head
Cercle Brugge KSV Form
2019-12-07
Cercle Brugge KSV
1–2
KRC Genk
L
2019-12-01
Royal Standard de Liège
2–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
2019-11-23
KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren
1–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
D
2019-11-09
Cercle Brugge KSV
2–1
K. Sint-Truidense VV
W
2019-11-03
RSC Anderlecht
2–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
2019-10-29
Cercle Brugge KSV
2–2
Royal Excel Mouscron
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.45
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.44
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 85% + Both teams to score 82%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 3.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 4.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
Double Chance
Cercle Brugge KSV or Draw
62%
Draw or KRC Genk
61%
Cercle Brugge KSV or KRC Genk
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
5.5%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 2
5.2%
2 – 3
5.2%
1 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 3
4.2%
4 – 2
3.2%
2 – 4
3.2%
4 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Cercle Brugge KSV
| Handicap | Cercle Brugge KSV covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 12% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 16% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 16% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 12% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

