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 | 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' It’s Showtime! The match between KAA Gent and KRC Genk is underway.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering KRC Genk that had 316 games and scored 528 goals.
- 9' The deadlock is broken! Hyun-Seok Hong gets on the scoresheet on 9 minutes.
- 14' KAA Gent are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against KRC Genk's shape.
- 19' KRC Genk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 23' What a strike from Joseph Paintsil! The score is 1-1.
- 28' 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 Toluwalas Arokodare suffering a number of foals already.
- 33' A quiet spell here at Ghelamco Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' 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.
- 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 48' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gerardo Arteaga is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KRC Genk.
- 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Carlos Cuesta, as he is very good at scoring at Ghelamco Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 58' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 64' That is a Yellow card for KAA Gent. Julien De Sart will be fuming at that decision.
- 65' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Bilal El Khannous is replaced by Collins Sor.
- 67' Collins Sor puts KRC Genk on the lead.
- 68' Time for substitution for KAA Gent. Malick Fofana is replaced by Laurent Depoitre.
- 73' KAA Gent currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 78' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 79' The whistle greets Sven Kums as he departs to be replaced by Darko Lemajic.
- 84' Another change for KRC Genk made on 84 minute. Joseph Paintsil leaves to be changed by Angelo Preciado.
- 86' The deadlock is broken! Toluwalas Arokodare gets on the scoresheet on 86 minutes.
- 88' Goal! Laurent Depoitre scores his 35 goal in 369 matches.
- 90' Toluwalas Arokodare has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
| Roman Bezus | 3 |
| Yira Sor | 3 |
| Ruslan Malinovskyi | 3 |
| Tarik Tissoudali | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Matisse Samoise | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 2 |
Head to Head
KAA Gent Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.14
KAA Gent xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
KAA Gent or Draw
78%
Draw or KRC Genk
46%
KAA Gent or KRC Genk
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
2 – 0
10.7%
1 – 1
10%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
3 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 2
4%
4 – 0
4%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — KAA Gent
| Handicap | KAA Gent covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 20% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 23% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.