KAA Gent vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2026 PLAYOFFS I
Overview
Match Preview
KAA Gent vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League .
Match Details
- Referee Wesli De Cremer
- Referee Jeroen Walschap
- Referee Thibaud Nijssen
- Referee Jonathan Lardot
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | KRC Genk | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Apr | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Apr | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | KRC Genk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Apr | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Mar | Club Brugge KV | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | KAA Gent | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Club Brugge KV | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | KAA Gent | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Mar | RSC Anderlecht | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| KAA Gent | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #7 |
| 45 | Points | 42 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 13 / 6 / 11 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 10 |
| 49 | Scored | 46 |
| 43 | Conceded | 47 |
| +6 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 43% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KAA Gent are 4th (45 pts). KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between KAA Gent and KRC Genk.
- 5' KRC Genk come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Anderson Esiti has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 299 appearances.
- 15' KAA Gent are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' KRC Genk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' Joseph Paintsil needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. KAA Gent in their trying to find a way past KRC Genk's compact .
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. KAA Gent must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' Joakim Maehle is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for KRC Genk tonight.
- 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 50' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 52' The supporters are chanting for Joseph Aidoo. He replaces Jhon Lucumi on 52 minute.
- 54' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Giorgi Kvilitaia on 54 minutes.
- 55' Magnificent from Leandro Trossard! That is 92 goals in 316 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Giorgi Kvilitaia. He receives a Yellow card.
- 56' Another substitution for KAA Gent to replace Giorgi Kvilitaia by Jonathan David on 56 minute.
- 61' The travelling KRC Genk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 65' Bryan Heynen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 65.
- 65' It is a substitution in KAA Gent team. Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe is replaced by Roman Bezus on 65 minute.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Joakim Maehle argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' KAA Gent ring the changes. Nana Asare has done his job and it is now time for Thibault De Smet to step up.
- 79' Arnaud Souquet catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 79.
- 84' KAA Gent are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against KRC Genk's shape.
- 89' 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.
- 90' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Junya Ito is replaced by Joseph Paintsil.
- Another three points for KRC Genk.
Lineups
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 28
- 2
-
21
Nana Asare C ↓ Thibault De Smet 75'
- 19
- 44
- 6
- 76
- 13
- 8
- 1
Bench
-
18
Roman Bezus ↑ 65'
- 20
-
29
Thibault De Smet ↑ 75'
- 4
-
16
Jonathan David ↑ 56'
- 9
- 5
Coach
Jess Thorup
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
-
33
Jhon Lucumi ↓ Joseph Aidoo 52'
-
7
Junya Ito ↓ Joseph Paintsil 90'
- 6
- 21
- 28
- 25
- 18
- 31
- 10
Bench
- 30
- 4
-
45
Joseph Aidoo ↑ 52'
- 23
- 77
- 9
- 93
-
11
Joseph Paintsil ↑ 90'
- 19
- 2
Coach
Philippe Clement
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 4 |
| Tarik Tissoudali | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Matisse Samoise | 3 |
| Roman Bezus | 3 |
| Yira Sor | 3 |
| Ruslan Malinovskyi | 3 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 2 |
Head to Head
KAA Gent Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46
KAA Gent xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
KAA Gent or Draw
52%
Draw or KRC Genk
72%
KAA Gent or KRC Genk
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — KAA Gent
| Handicap | KAA Gent covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 20% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.