KAS Eupen vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KAS Eupen vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Stadion am Kehrweg.
Match Details
- Referee Christof Dierick
- Referee Lawrence Visser
- Referee Thibaud Nijssen
- Referee Tom Dens
- Referee Kevin Debeuckelaere
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | KAA Gent | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 11 | 27 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Lommel SK | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 11 | 15 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liège | 11 | 15 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | KV Mechelen | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 11 | 11 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 11 | 11 |
| 14 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | SK Beveren | 11 | 10 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 11 | 9 |
| 17 | UR La Louvière Centre | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 11 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | KRC Genk | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Royal Excel Mouscron | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Dec | KAA Gent | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | KAS Eupen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | KV Oostende | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | Sarpsborg 08 FF | H | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | KV Kortrijk | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Nov | Malmo FF | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
KRC Genk
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
3/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
KRC Genk
| Rafiu Durosinmi | 6 G | |
| Aaron Bibout | 3 G | |
| Junya Ito | 2 G | 2 A |
| Josue Ndenge Kongolo | 2 G | |
| Bryan Heynen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadion am Kehrweg. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It’s high time Philippe Clement made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' 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 Joseph Paintsil suffering a number of foals already.
- 13' KRC Genk is taking the lead after the goal scored by Mbwana Samatta on 13.
- 18' The 29-year-old Eric Ocansey has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' A goal from the Tanzania international Mbwana Samatta! He fires home on 20 to make it 0-2!
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. KAS Eupen in their trying to find a way past KRC Genk's compact .
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Claude Makelele might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' 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.
- 39' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Silas Gnaka.
- 44' KAS Eupen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against KRC Genk's shape.
- 49' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 54' KAS Eupen have won 240 goals from 199 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 64' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KAS Eupen and KRC Genk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 65' The whistle greets Pozuelo as he departs to be replaced by Sander Berge.
- 68' KAS Eupen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Samuel Essende is hanging Yuta Toyokawa on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 74' The KAS Eupen bench stirs into life. Cheick Keita is withdrawn and Danijel Milicevic gets his opportunity.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Ruslan Malinovskyi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 78' Zinho Gano is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joseph Paintsil at the 78 minute mark.
- 81' Nils Schouterden gets the nod from KAS Eupen. He replaces Silas Gnaka and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' Luis Garcia is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for KRC Genk so far.
- 90' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Dieumerci Ndongala is replaced by Rubin Seigers.
- 0-2 the final result. KAS Eupen will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
KAS Eupen Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 3
- 1
- 22
-
24
Silas Gnaka ↓ Nils Schouterden 82'
- 10
- 28
- 14
-
20
Yuta Toyokawa ↓ Samuel Essende 68'
- 70
- 15
Bench
-
77
Danijel Milicevic ↑ 74'
- 30
-
18
Nils Schouterden ↑ 82'
- 6
- 25
- 44
-
23
Samuel Essende ↑ 68'
Coach
Claude Makelele
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 21
- 45
- 28
-
24
Pozuelo C ↓ Sander Berge 65'
- 18
- 31
- 77
- 10
-
11
Joseph Paintsil ↓ Zinho Gano 77'
Bench
- 33
- 30
- 4
- 3
-
23
Rubin Seigers ↑ 90'
-
25
Sander Berge ↑ 65'
- 15
-
93
Zinho Gano ↑ 77'
- 20
- 19
Coach
Philippe Clement
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 8 |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 4 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 4 |
| Smail Prevljak | 3 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Stef Peeters | 3 |
| Leandro Trossard | 2 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 2 |
KAS Eupen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93
KAS Eupen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
KAS Eupen or Draw
54%
Draw or KRC Genk
75%
KAS Eupen or KRC Genk
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
12.5%
0 – 0
11.8%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 3
4.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — KAS Eupen
| Handicap | KAS Eupen covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 23% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
KAS Eupen keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.