KAA Gent vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KAA Gent vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Ghelamco Arena.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | KRC Genk | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Jan | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Jan | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Jan | KV Kortrijk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Jan | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | KAA Gent | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Feb | KAS Eupen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jan | FC Seraing | H | 4–0 | W |
| 17 Jan | KVC Westerlo | A | 3–2 | W |
| 14 Jan | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Jan | Club Brugge KV | H | 3–1 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Ghelamco Arena!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 9' Hyun-Seok Hong doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 14' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 19' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 19 minutes.
- 23' Joseph Paintsil makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and KRC Genk are in front.
- 28' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 33' Bryan Heynen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 32 goals in his last 316 appearances.
- 38' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Mbwana Samatta suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' KRC Genk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 48' KRC Genk come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. KAA Gent and KRC Genk are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KAA Gent side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 63' It’s high time Hein Vanhaezebrouck made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Julien De Sart on 64.
- 65' Collins Sor gets the nod from KRC Genk. He replaces Bilal El Khannous and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' Collins Sor makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and KRC Genk are in front.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Laurent Depoitre. He replaces Malick Fofana on 68 minute.
- 73' KAA Gent are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 78' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 79' Time for substitution for KAA Gent. Sven Kums is replaced by Darko Lemajic.
- 84' Angelo Preciado is replacing Joseph Paintsil for the KRC Genk side.
- 86' What a moment for Toluwalas Arokodare! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
- 88' Laurent Depoitre does the damage! The net is bulging and KAA Gent surge ahead!
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Toluwalas Arokodare on 90 minutes.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 1
-
24
Sven Kums ↓ Darko Lemajic 79'
- 5
- 14
- 13
- 4
- 2
- 11
- 7
- 19
Bench
-
29
Laurent Depoitre ↑ 68'
- 31
- 33
- 22
-
9
Darko Lemajic ↑ 79'
-
10
Jens Hauge ↑ 79'
- 26
Coach
Hein Vanhaezebrouck
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 17
- 8
- 7
- 28
- 26
- 11
- 46
- 23
-
34
Bilal El Khannous ↓ Collins Sor 65'
Bench
-
77
Angelo Preciado ↑ 84'
- 19
- 40
-
10
Nicolas Castro ↑ 84'
-
99
Toluwalas Arokodare ↑ 65'
- 3
- 4
- 22
-
14
Collins Sor ↑ 65'
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
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
3 / 4
1.9
KAA Gent xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
KAA Gent or KRC Genk 75% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
KAA Gent or Draw
63%
Draw or KRC Genk
62%
KAA Gent or KRC Genk
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 1
4%
0 – 0
4%
0 – 2
4%
Asian Handicap — KAA Gent
| Handicap | KAA Gent covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 18% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 17% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.