Club Brugge KV vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Club Brugge KV vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Jan Breydelstadion.
- Club Brugge KV 30 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erik Lambrechts
- Referee Kevin Van Damme
- Referee Rien Vanyzere
- Referee Philippe Vandecauter
- Referee
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | KRC Genk | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Feb | FC Red Bull Salzburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Feb | KAA Gent | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | KV Oostende | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Club Brugge KV | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Feb | SK Slavia Praha | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Feb | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Royal Excel Mouscron | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Club Brugge KV | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #7 |
| 63 | Points | 42 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 20 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 10 |
| 59 | Scored | 46 |
| 36 | Conceded | 47 |
| +23 | GD | -1 |
| 2.10 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 67% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Club Brugge KV are 2nd (63 pts). KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Jan Breydelstadion will turn into a battlefield for Club Brugge KV and KRC Genk.
- 5' 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.
- 10' KRC Genk come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Club Brugge KV that had 351 games and scored 637 goals.
- 21' Against the run of play, Clinton Mata has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 26' Marcus Ingvartsen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 26.
- 27' Sofyan Amrabat is replacing Clinton Mata for the Club Brugge KV side.
- 32' Casper De Norre has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 37' The deadlock is broken! Siebe Schrijvers gets on the scoresheet on 37 minutes.
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Philippe Clement might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 45' The referee shows Club Brugge KV player a Yellow card on 45.
- 46' KRC Genk make a change. Joseph Paintsil trudges off to be replaced by Pozuelo on 46 minutes.
- 50' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pozuelo on 50.
- 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' Belgium international Sebastien Dewaest has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jere Uronen on 61.
- 66' Club Brugge KV are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
- 69' The referee calls foul for Hans Vanaken. He receives a Yellow card.
- 74' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Club Brugge KV and KRC Genk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 77' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mbwana Samatta makes it 2-1.
- 78' GOAL! Ruud Vormer scores on 78. Assisted by Krepin Diatta
- 83' The Club Brugge KV manager makes a substitution. Siebe Schrijvers departs to be replaced by Marvelous Nakamba.
- 87' Wesley makes way for Lois Openda at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Club Brugge KV.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Ruslan Malinovskyi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Pozuelo. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Another substitution for KRC Genk to replace Bryan Heynen by Casper De Norre on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.
Lineups
Club Brugge KV Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 24
- 5
- 44
- 25
- 11
- 20
-
7
Wesley ↓ Lois Openda 87'
-
77
Clinton Mata ↓ Sofyan Amrabat 27'
- 16
- 26
Bench
-
6
Sofyan Amrabat ↑ 27'
- 10
- 21
-
18
Marvelous Nakamba ↑ 83'
- 1
-
80
Lois Openda ↑ 87'
- 27
Coach
Ivan Leko
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
- 6
- 21
- 45
-
28
Bryan Heynen ↓ Casper De Norre 90'
- 18
- 31
- 10
-
9
Marcus Ingvartsen ↓ Zinho Gano 46'
-
11
Joseph Paintsil ↓ Pozuelo 46'
Bench
- 7
- 30
- 4
-
24
Pozuelo ↑ 46'
- 23
- 77
-
93
Zinho Gano ↑ 46'
- 20
- 19
-
2
Casper De Norre ↑ 90'
- 5
Coach
Philippe Clement
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hans Vanaken | 8 |
| Andreas Skov Olsen | 6 |
| Patrik Hrosovsky | 3 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 3 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Hugo Vetlesen | 3 |
| Bryan Heynen | 2 |
| Ferran Jutgla | 2 |
Club Brugge KV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.29
Club Brugge KV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Club Brugge KV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.52
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
Club Brugge KV or Draw
80%
Draw or KRC Genk
42%
Club Brugge KV or KRC Genk
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Club Brugge KV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
6.3%
3 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4.3%
4 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Club Brugge KV
| Handicap | Club Brugge KV covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 21% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Club Brugge KV keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

