Cercle Brugge KSV vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cercle Brugge KSV vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Jan Breydel Stadion.
- Cercle Brugge KSV 7 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 7 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | KAA Gent | 7 | 19 |
| 3 | Club Brugge KV | 7 | 18 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 7 | 18 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | Royal Standard de Liege | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | KVC Westerlo | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | SK Beveren | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 7 | 4 |
| 15 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 7 | 3 |
| 17 | KV Mechelen | 7 | 3 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | KRC Genk | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Feb | KV Mechelen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Feb | Beerschot VA | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Feb | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jan | KV Oostende | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Feb | KV Kortrijk | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | KV Mechelen | H | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Feb | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Cercle Brugge KSV | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #9 |
| 3 | Points | 9 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 0 / 3 / 4 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 2 |
| 8 | Scored | 13 |
| 14 | Conceded | 12 |
| -6 | GD | +1 |
| 0.43 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 0% | Win % | 29% |
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
29%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
Cercle Brugge KSV are 16th (3 pts). KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cercle Brugge KSV
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/3
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KRC Genk
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cercle Brugge KSV
| Steve Ngoura | 2 G | |
| Krys-Anthony Kouassi | 2 G | |
| Erick | 1 G | 1 A |
| Christiaan Ravych | 1 G | |
| Lukas Mondele | 1 G |
KRC Genk
| Rafiu Durosinmi | 5 G |
| Aaron Bibout | 2 G |
| Josue Ndenge Kongolo | 2 G |
| Bryan Heynen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Jan Breydel Stadion!
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Maarten Vandevoordt has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cercle Brugge KSV needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' 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.
- 35' 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.
- 36' What a moment for Rabbi Matondo! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
- 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' Mike Ndayishimye is replacing Kristian Thorstvedt for the KRC Genk side.
- 51' Magnificent from Senna Miangue! That is 2 goals in 377 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 53' The Congo DR Theo Bongonda breaks the deadlock on 53 minutes. 2-1!
- 56' Brilliant from the ! Bryan Heynen makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 56.
- 61' It’s high time Dominik Thalhammer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 66' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cercle Brugge KSV and KRC Genk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 70' Olivier Deman makes way for Thibo Somers at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cercle Brugge KSV.
- 75' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 80' KRC Genk have won 540 goals from 320 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 81' It is a substitution in Cercle Brugge KSV team. Senna Miangue is replaced by Robbe Decostere on 81 minute.
- 85' The whistle greets Charles Vanhoutte as he departs to be replaced by David Sousa.
- 86' David Sousa is replacing Charles Vanhoutte for the Cercle Brugge KSV side.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Cercle Brugge KSV 2-2 KRC Genk.
Lineups
Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
14
Charles Vanhoutte ↓ David Sousa 86'
-
23
Olivier Deman ↓ Thibo Somers 70'
-
18
Senna Miangue ↓ Robbe Decostere 81'
- 10
- 9
- 11
- 21
- 4
- 6
- 22
Bench
- 35
- 98
-
8
Robbe Decostere ↑ 81'
- 89
- 19
-
34
Thibo Somers ↑ 70'
-
3
David Sousa ↑ 86'
Coach
Dominik Thalhammer
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 7
- 17
- 8
-
28
Joseph Paintsil ↓ Theo Bongonda 46'
- 26
- 18
- 77
- 42
- 3
- 6
Bench
- 2
-
10
Theo Bongonda ↑ 46'
-
11
Mike Ndayishimye ↑ 46'
- 40
- 35
- 23
-
4
Aziz Mohammed ↑ 46'
Coach
Bernd Storck
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bryan Heynen | 4 |
| Leandro Trossard | 4 |
| Thibo Somers | 4 |
| Leandro Trossard | 3 |
| Theo Bongonda | 3 |
| Paul Onuachu | 3 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Jarne Steuckers | 2 |
Head to Head
Cercle Brugge KSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.05
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Cercle Brugge KSV or KRC Genk 75% + Over 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Cercle Brugge KSV or Draw
56%
Draw or KRC Genk
69%
Cercle Brugge KSV or KRC Genk
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cercle Brugge KSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.1%
2 – 3
4.5%
0 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
3.9%
1 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Cercle Brugge KSV
| Handicap | Cercle Brugge KSV covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 15% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 20% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 15% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

