Cercle Brugge KSV vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2022-23 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 Liège | 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 Louvière 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | KRC Genk | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Mar | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Mar | FC Seraing | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | KAS Eupen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Feb | Club Brugge KV | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Feb | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Mar | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Mar | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Feb | KV Oostende | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | KV Mechelen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Feb | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 0–1 | 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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Cercle Brugge KSV and KRC Genk get this one started.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. KRC Genk needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Francis Abu is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cercle Brugge KSV tonight.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' It’s high time Miron Muslic made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 40' Ayase Ueda doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 45' Aziz Mohammed has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 50' Patrik Hrosovsky has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 54' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joseph Paintsil makes it 1-1.
- 59' 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.
- 64' Cercle Brugge KSV is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 69' KRC Genk come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 71' The Cercle Brugge KSV bench stirs into life. Yann Gboho is withdrawn and Dino Hotic gets his opportunity.
- 73' A moment of madness from Daniel Munoz on 73 minutes earns him a Yellow card. KRC Genk will be frustrated.
- 77' Francis Abu picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 78' Another change for KRC Genk made on 78 minute. Patrik Hrosovsky leaves to be changed by Aziz Mohammed.
- 79' Collins Sor is replacing Mbwana Samatta for the KRC Genk side.
- 84' Jesper Daland has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 86' The crowd applauds Francis Abu as he leaves the pitch. Charles Vanhoutte steps in for Cercle Brugge KSV.
- 88' Jesper Daland has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
- 90' The whistle greets Mike Ndayishimye as he departs to be replaced by Angelo Preciado.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Yann Gboho ↓ Dino Hotic 71'
- 23
- 28
-
36
Ayase Ueda ↓ Senna Miangue 90'
-
17
Francis Abu ↓ Charles Vanhoutte 86'
- 34
- 21
- 5
- 41
- 4
- 66
Bench
- 24
-
14
Charles Vanhoutte ↑ 86'
- 8
-
18
Senna Miangue ↑ 90'
- 89
-
10
Dino Hotic ↑ 71'
- 79
Coach
Miron Muslic
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 17
- 8
-
7
Mbwana Samatta ↓ Collins Sor 79'
- 28
- 26
- 11
- 23
- 3
- 34
Bench
-
77
Angelo Preciado ↑ 90'
- 19
- 40
- 10
-
4
Aziz Mohammed ↑ 78'
- 22
-
14
Collins Sor ↑ 79'
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leandro Trossard | 4 |
| Thibo Somers | 4 |
| Bryan Heynen | 4 |
| Paul Onuachu | 3 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Leandro Trossard | 3 |
| Theo Bongonda | 3 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 2 |
Head to Head
Cercle Brugge KSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.52
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.98
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Cercle Brugge KSV or KRC Genk 75% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Cercle Brugge KSV or Draw
58%
Draw or KRC Genk
67%
Cercle Brugge KSV or KRC Genk
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cercle Brugge KSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.9%
1 – 3
5.7%
0 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
4%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Cercle Brugge KSV
| Handicap | Cercle Brugge KSV covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 20% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 14% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

