KAA Gent vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KAA Gent vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League .
Match Details
- Referee Christof Dierick
- Referee Lawrence Visser
- Referee Karel De Rocker
- Referee Jo De Weirdt
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | KRC Genk | H | 1–5 | L |
| 30 Sep | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Sep | Club Brugge KV | H | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Sep | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | KAA Gent | A | 5–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | Sarpsborg 08 FF | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 5–2 | W |
| 20 Sep | Malmo FF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| KAA Gent | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #8 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 4 |
| 0 | Conceded | 4 |
| +2 | GD | +0 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
KAA Gent this season
KAA Gent this season
0%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
KAA Gent are 6th (3 pts). KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KAA Gent
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ 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' Welcome to that hosts another battle between KAA Gent and KRC Genk.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mbwana Samatta made 316 appearances and scored 74 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' It looks surprising KRC Genk does not make any changes. Sander Berge has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 17' Brilliant from the ! Mbwana Samatta makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 17.
- 18' Joseph Paintsil does the damage! The net is bulging and KRC Genk surge ahead!
- 22' Brecht Dejaegere picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 27' Dieumerci Ndongala makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and KRC Genk are in front.
- 32' Ihor Plastun has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. KAA Gent in their trying to find a way past KRC Genk's compact .
- 38' Dylan Bronn makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and KAA Gent are in front.
- 42' KAA Gent player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 46' Yannick Thoelen is replacing Lovre Kalinic for the KAA Gent side.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Giorgi Chakvetadze on 49.
- 54' KAA Gent started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 54.
- 59' Taiwo Awoniyi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for KAA Gent so far.
- 61' The referee calls foul for Taiwo Awoniyi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 62' A moment of madness from Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. KAA Gent will be frustrated.
- 66' Fresh legs for KAA Gent! Roman Yaremchuk comes on to replace Taiwo Awoniyi.
- 67' What a moment for Ruslan Malinovskyi! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 73' What composure from Joseph Paintsil! The Ghana international strokes it home. 1-5.
- 74' KRC Genk make a change. Mbwana Samatta trudges off to be replaced by Marcus Ingvartsen on 74 minutes.
- 77' KRC Genk make a change. Dieumerci Ndongala trudges off to be replaced by Ivan Fiolic on 77 minutes.
- 82' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 84' The whistle greets Sander Berge as he departs to be replaced by Dries Wouters.
- 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. KRC Genk take all three points.
Lineups
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
-
91
Lovre Kalinic ↓ Yannick Thoelen 46'
- 28
- 21
- 4
- 19
- 6
- 7
- 9
-
18
Taiwo Awoniyi ↓ Roman Yaremchuk 66'
- 5
- 8
Bench
- 2
- 11
-
20
Yannick Thoelen ↑ 46'
-
44
Anderson Esiti ↑ 46'
- 23
-
17
Roman Yaremchuk ↑ 66'
- 16
- 76
- 92
Coach
Yves Vanderhaeghe
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 33
- 21
- 45
- 24
-
25
Sander Berge ↓ Dries Wouters 84'
- 18
- 31
- 77
- 10
- 11
Bench
- 30
-
4
Dries Wouters ↑ 84'
- 6
- 28
- 23
- 15
-
9
Marcus Ingvartsen ↑ 74'
- 93
-
20
Ivan Fiolic ↑ 77'
Coach
Philippe Clement
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 4 |
| Yira Sor | 3 |
| Ruslan Malinovskyi | 3 |
| Tarik Tissoudali | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Matisse Samoise | 3 |
| Roman Bezus | 3 |
| Dylan Bronn | 2 |
Head to Head
KAA Gent Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.99
KAA Gent xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.2
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 78% + KAA Gent or KRC Genk 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
KAA Gent or Draw
57%
Draw or KRC Genk
66%
KAA Gent or KRC Genk
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–5 not predicted1 – 5Actual
1 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 3
5.1%
3 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.2%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 3
3.4%
2 – 0
3.1%
0 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — KAA Gent
| Handicap | KAA Gent covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 16% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 18% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 13% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

