Club Brugge KV vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Club Brugge KV vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Jan Breydelstadion.
- Club Brugge KV 7 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 7 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erik Lambrechts
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
- Referee Nathan Verboomen
- Referee Lawrence Visser
- Referee Rien Vanyzere
- Referee Thibaud Nijssen
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | KRC Genk | H | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Jan | KV Oostende | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jan | Beerschot VA | A | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Jan | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | KAS Eupen | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | KAA Gent | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Club Brugge KV | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Jan | KAA Gent | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Jan | Royal Excel Mouscron | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Jan | KV Kortrijk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | KAS Eupen | A | 4–1 | W |
| 27 Dec | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Club Brugge KV | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #9 |
| 18 | Points | 9 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 6 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 2 |
| 15 | Scored | 13 |
| 3 | Conceded | 12 |
| +12 | GD | +1 |
| 2.57 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 86% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
74%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
71%
Clean Sheets
Club Brugge KV this season
Club Brugge KV this season
29%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
Club Brugge KV are 3rd (18 pts). KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Club Brugge KV
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
3/–
76+
2/1
■ 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)
Club Brugge KV
| Hugo Vetlesen | 3 G | |
| Nicolo Tresoldi | 3 G | |
| Carlos Forbs | 2 G | 3 A |
| Brandon Mechele | 2 G | |
| Mamadou Diakhon | 1 G | 2 A |
KRC Genk
| Rafiu Durosinmi | 5 G |
| Aaron Bibout | 2 G |
| Josue Ndenge Kongolo | 2 G |
| Bryan Heynen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Jan Breydelstadion that hosts another battle between Club Brugge KV and KRC Genk.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 7' What a moment for Bas Dost! That strike on 7 puts his side firmly in control.
- 12' Club Brugge KV started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 12.
- 17' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 22' It looks surprising Club Brugge KV does not make any changes. Angelo Preciado has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 24' Assisted by Gerardo Arteaga with the perfectly-timed delivery and Junya Ito makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 29' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Club Brugge KV that had 356 games and scored 645 goals.
- 34' Bastien Toma is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 39' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 44' A quiet spell here at Jan Breydelstadion. Club Brugge KV seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 49' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Club Brugge KV needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 54' Club Brugge KV are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against KRC Genk's shape.
- 59' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 59 minutes.
- 61' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Bastien Toma is replaced by Kristian Thorstvedt.
- 63' Hans Vanaken makes way for Eder Balanta at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Club Brugge KV.
- 65' The deadlock is broken! Ruud Vormer gets on the scoresheet on 65 minutes.
- 70' KRC Genk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 75' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 76' Cyriel Dessers is ready to make an impact after coming on for Paul Onuachu at the 76 minute mark.
- 77' Brandon Mechele adds to his 1 season tally! Club Brugge KV lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
- 78' A tactical swap from Club Brugge KV — David Okereke on, Charles De Ketelaere off on 78 minutes.
- 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 84' Another change for KRC Genk made on 84 minute. Theo Bongonda leaves to be changed by Luca Oyen.
- 89' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' The referee shows KRC Genk player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Club Brugge KV manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Federico Ricca is hanging Bas Dost on the field on 90 minute.
- Full Time. Club Brugge KV beats KRC Genk
Lineups
Club Brugge KV Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 44
- 25
-
20
Hans Vanaken ↓ Eder Balanta 63'
-
77
Clinton Mata ↓ Youssouph Badji 90'
- 26
- 88
- 10
-
29
Bas Dost ↓ Federico Ricca 90'
- 5
- 90
Bench
- 22
- 42
-
18
Federico Ricca ↑ 90'
-
21
David Okereke ↑ 78'
-
3
Eder Balanta ↑ 63'
- 17
- 2
-
27
Youssouph Badji ↑ 90'
- 28
- 91
Coach
Philippe Clement
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 1
- 5
- 7
- 8
-
10
Theo Bongonda ↓ Luca Oyen 84'
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↓ Cyriel Dessers 76'
- 77
- 46
- 23
- 14
Bench
-
9
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 76'
- 38
- 33
- 17
- 21
- 26
-
24
Luca Oyen ↑ 84'
- 40
- 80
- 22
-
42
Kristian Thorstvedt ↑ 61'
Coach
John van den Brom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hans Vanaken | 8 |
| Andreas Skov Olsen | 6 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 3 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Brandon Mechele | 3 |
| Hugo Vetlesen | 3 |
| Patrik Hrosovsky | 3 |
| Ferran Jutgla | 2 |
Head to Head
Club Brugge KV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.58
Club Brugge KV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Club Brugge KV to win 69% + Over 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Club Brugge KV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.57
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 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Club Brugge KV or Draw
87%
Draw or KRC Genk
31%
Club Brugge KV or KRC Genk
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 1
8%
3 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7%
4 – 0
5%
4 – 1
5%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Club Brugge KV
| Handicap | Club Brugge KV covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -2 | 29% | 20% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 21% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Club Brugge KV keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

