K. Sint-Truidense VV vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
K. Sint-Truidense VV vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Stayen.
- K. Sint-Truidense VV 30 games · 57 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicolas Laforge
- Referee Christof Dierick
- Referee Lawrence Visser
- Referee Karel De Rocker
- Referee Jo De Weirdt
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | KRC Genk | H | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | KV Oostende | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | KV Kortrijk | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Dec | KSC Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Dec | KAA Gent | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Dec | KAS Eupen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | KV Oostende | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | Sarpsborg 08 FF | H | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | KV Kortrijk | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| K. Sint-Truidense VV | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #7 |
| 57 | Points | 42 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 18 / 3 / 9 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 10 |
| 47 | Scored | 46 |
| 35 | Conceded | 47 |
| +12 | GD | -1 |
| 1.90 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 60% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
K. Sint-Truidense VV are 3rd (57 pts). KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stayen!
- 2' What composure from Jordan Botaka! The Congo DR international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 7' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 12' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 17' KRC Genk is showing some good football. However, KRC Genk are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 22' KRC Genk have won 528 goals from 316 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 27' Nordin Jackers is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for K. Sint-Truidense VV so far.
- 29' GOAL! Mbwana Samatta scores on 29. Assisted by Dieumerci Ndongala
- 31' The referee calls foul for Ruslan Malinovskyi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 36' K. Sint-Truidense VV is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 41' KRC Genk are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' K. Sint-Truidense VV are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
- 50' The referee calls foul for Sander Berge. He receives a Yellow card.
- 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 60' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 65' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dieumerci Ndongala made 316 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 71' GOAL! Yohan Boli fires home to make it 0-3!
- 75' Leandro Trossard has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 75 minutes.
- 77' Sebastien Dewaest catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 77.
- 81' Dieumerci Ndongala makes no mistake. The score reads 0-5 and KRC Genk are in front.
- 81' Pozuelo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 81.
- 84' The Koninklijke Sint-Truidense VV bench stirs into life. Takahiro Sekine is withdrawn and Wolke Janssens gets his opportunity.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Bryan Heynen. He replaces Pozuelo on 85 minute.
- 90' Pol Garcia catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Another change for KRC Genk made on 90 minute. Mbwana Samatta leaves to be changed by Zinho Gano.
- K. Sint-Truidense VV will have plenty to reflect on. KRC Genk were simply the better side today.
Lineups
K. Sint-Truidense VV Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 15
- 28
- 1
- 6
- 5
- 12
- 11
- 7
- 20
- 8
Bench
- 9
- 21
- 26
-
22
Wolke Janssens ↑ 84'
- 14
- 25
- 30
Coach
Marc Brys
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 30
- 6
- 21
- 45
-
24
Pozuelo C ↓ Bryan Heynen 85'
- 25
- 18
- 31
- 77
-
10
Mbwana Samatta ↓ Zinho Gano 90'
Bench
- 4
-
28
Bryan Heynen ↑ 85'
- 23
- 8
-
93
Zinho Gano ↑ 90'
- –
- –
- 26
- 5
Coach
Philippe Clement
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yohan Boli | 5 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 4 |
| Theo Bongonda | 4 |
| Adriano Bertaccini | 4 |
| Aboubakary Koita | 3 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 3 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 3 |
| Dieumerci Ndongala | 2 |
Head to Head
K. Sint-Truidense VV Form
2019-01-18
K. Sint-Truidense VV
2–3
KRC Genk
L
2018-12-26
KV Oostende
1–1
K. Sint-Truidense VV
D
2018-12-22
K. Sint-Truidense VV
0–0
KV Kortrijk
D
2018-12-15
KSC Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen
2–0
K. Sint-Truidense VV
L
2018-12-08
K. Sint-Truidense VV
1–1
Royal Standard de Liege
D
2018-12-01
Royal Antwerp FC
1–3
K. Sint-Truidense VV
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.74
K. Sint-Truidense VV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
K. Sint-Truidense VV or KRC Genk 75% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
K. Sint-Truidense VV or Draw
62%
Draw or KRC Genk
64%
K. Sint-Truidense VV or KRC Genk
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.7%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — K. Sint-Truidense VV
| Handicap | K. Sint-Truidense VV covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
K. Sint-Truidense VV keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

