Club Brugge KV vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2026 PLAYOFFS I
Overview
Match Preview
Club Brugge KV vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League .
- Club Brugge KV 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
- Referee Kevin Monteny
- Referee Jan Boterberg
- Referee Yves De Neve
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | KRC Genk | H | 3–2 | W |
| 05 May | KAA Gent | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Apr | KRC Genk | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Apr | Royal Standard de Liège | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Club Brugge KV | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 May | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | KAA Gent | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Club Brugge KV | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | KAA Gent | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Club Brugge KV | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #8 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 4 |
| 0 | Conceded | 4 |
| +6 | GD | +0 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Club Brugge KV this season
Club Brugge KV this season
0%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
Club Brugge KV are 1st (6 pts). KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Club Brugge KV
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/–
■ 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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Club Brugge KV to score. At the same time, KRC Genk does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sebastien Dewaest makes it 0-1.
- 9' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 14' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 19' Zinho Gano has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 24' KRC Genk are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 29' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
- 39' Hans Vanaken has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 44' The energy levels are beginning to show. Philippe Clement might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 49' KRC Genk started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 49.
- 53' GOAL! Hans Vanaken fires home to make it 1-1!
- 58' The 28-year-old Joseph Paintsil has been sensational this season — 4 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' Another substitution for Club Brugge KV to replace Siebe Schrijvers by Lois Openda on 59 minute.
- 63' What a strike from Lois Openda! The score is 2-1.
- 67' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Krepin Diatta makes it 3-1.
- 68' Krepin Diatta was booked on 68.
- 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 78' 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.
- 83' Club Brugge KV make a change. Emmanuel Dennis trudges off to be replaced by Benoit Poulain on 83 minutes.
- 84' A change in the KRC Genk ranks — Junya Ito exits the field as Joseph Paintsil enters on 84.
- 86' The whistle greets Bryan Heynen as he departs to be replaced by Zinho Gano.
- 87' What a strike from Zinho Gano! The score is 3-2.
- 90' Time for substitution for Club Brugge KV. Mats Rits is replaced by Sofyan Amrabat.
- The points are shared — Club Brugge KV 3-2 KRC Genk. Honours even.
Lineups
Club Brugge KV Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 24
- 44
- 25
- 11
- 20
- 7
- 42
- 77
-
16
Siebe Schrijvers ↓ Lois Openda 59'
-
26
Mats Rits ↓ Sofyan Amrabat 90'
Bench
- 4
-
6
Sofyan Amrabat ↑ 90'
-
5
Benoit Poulain ↑ 83'
- 35
- 18
- 9
- 47
- 1
-
80
Lois Openda ↑ 59'
Coach
Ivan Leko
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
-
7
Junya Ito ↓ Joseph Paintsil 84'
- 6
- 21
- 45
-
28
Bryan Heynen ↓ Zinho Gano 86'
- 25
- 18
- 31
- 10
Bench
- 33
- 30
- 4
- 23
- 77
- 9
-
93
Zinho Gano ↑ 86'
-
11
Joseph Paintsil ↑ 84'
- 19
- 2
Coach
Philippe Clement
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hans Vanaken | 8 |
| Andreas Skov Olsen | 6 |
| Hugo Vetlesen | 3 |
| Patrik Hrosovsky | 3 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 3 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Paul Onuachu | 2 |
| Brandon Mechele | 2 |
Head to Head
Club Brugge KV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.11
Club Brugge KV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Club Brugge KV to win 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Club Brugge KV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Club Brugge KV or Draw
88%
Draw or KRC Genk
28%
Club Brugge KV or KRC Genk
84%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.9%
3 – 0
9.9%
3 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
4 – 0
7.6%
1 – 0
6.3%
4 – 1
6.1%
1 – 1
5.7%
5 – 0
4.7%
5 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Club Brugge KV
| Handicap | Club Brugge KV covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -2 | 42% | 21% | 37% |
| -1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| -1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| -0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Club Brugge KV keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.