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KAA Gent vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2018-19
1 5
Full Time
Sun 7 Oct 2018 · 18:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

KAA Gent vs KRC GenkJupiler League .

Match Details

  • Referee Christof Dierick
  • Referee Lawrence Visser
  • Referee Karel De Rocker
  • Referee Jo De Weirdt

Head-to-Head

3
5
11
KAA Gent 19 games · Avg 3.0 goals KRC Genk

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
KAA Gent this season
0% Clean Sheets
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

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

✓ Correct
KAA Gent34% Draw23% KRC Genk43%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
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

✗ Wrong
KAA Gent29% Draw37% KRC Genk34%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–5 not predicted
1 – 5
Actual
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.