Wednesday , 11 November 2026

KKS Lech Poznań vs KRC Genk, Europe 2018-19 3RD QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
KKS Lech Poznań
1 – 2
Full Time
KRC Genk
Thu 16 Aug 2018 · 18:15 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Kamil Jozwiak 38' Y
Y 67' Ruslan Malinovskyi

Overview

Match Preview

KKS Lech Poznań vs KRC Genk — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Guida
  • Referee Mauro Tonolini
  • Referee Piero Giacomelli
  • Referee Mauro Vivenzi
9 games this season 🟨 3.8/game ⚽ 12.3 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompie 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvárosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzeň 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahçe SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

2
KKS Lech Poznań 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals KRC Genk
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-16 KKS Lech Poznań 1–2 KRC Genk 2018-08-09 KRC Genk 2–0 KKS Lech Poznań

Recent Form

KKS Lech Poznań
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug KRC Genk H 1–2 L
09 Aug KRC Genk A 0–2 L
02 Aug FK Sachcior Salihorsk H 3–1 W
26 Jul FK Sachcior Salihorsk A 1–1 D
19 Jul Gandzasar FC A 1–2 L
12 Jul Gandzasar FC H 2–0 W
KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug KKS Lech Poznań A 2–1 W
12 Aug KV Oostende A 2–0 W
09 Aug KKS Lech Poznań H 2–0 W
05 Aug K. Sint-Truidense VV H 1–1 D
01 Aug CS Fola Esch A 4–1 W
29 Jul KSC Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen A 4–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
KKS Lech Poznań this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

KKS Lech Poznań
0-15
–/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/3
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

KKS Lech Poznań
Leo Bengtsson 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against KKS Lech Poznan and KRC Genk has kicked off!
  • 5' Congo DR international Dieumerci Ndongala has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 19' GOAL! Mbwana Samatta scores on 19. Assisted by Dieumerci Ndongala
  • 24' KKS Lech Poznan seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 29' Time for substitution for KKS Lech Poznan. Thomas Rogne is replaced by Maciej Orlowski.
  • 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 38' The referee calls foul for Kamil Jozwiak. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 43' KRC Genk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 45' What a moment for Leandro Trossard! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 50' What a moment for Tomasz Cywka! That strike on 50 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 55' Edon Zhegrova, a Kosovo , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 60' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Pozuelo is withdrawn and Jakub Piotrowski gets his opportunity.
  • 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
  • 67' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ruslan Malinovskyi.
  • 72' 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.
  • 73' KKS Lech Poznan manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pawel Tomczyk is hanging Christian Gytkjaer on the field on 73 minute.
  • 74' KRC Genk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ibrahima Seck is hanging Ruslan Malinovskyi on the field on 74 minute.
  • 77' Time for substitution for KKS Lech Poznan. Maciej Gajos is replaced by Darko Jevtic.
  • 82' KRC Genk is showing some good football. However, KRC Genk are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 87' Sebastien Dewaest has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. KRC Genk take all three points.

Lineups

KKS Lech Poznań Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ivan Djurdjevic

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Philippe Clement

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mbwana Samatta 2
Mbwana Samatta 2
Leandro Trossard 1
Tomasz Cywka 1
Leandro Trossard 1
Tomasz Cywka 1
Ruslan Malinovskyi 1
Ruslan Malinovskyi 1

Head to Head

2018-08-16 KKS Lech Poznań 1–2 KRC Genk 2018-08-09 KRC Genk 2–0 KKS Lech Poznań

KKS Lech Poznań Form

2018-08-16 KKS Lech Poznań 1–2 KRC Genk L 2018-08-09 KRC Genk 2–0 KKS Lech Poznań L 2018-08-02 KKS Lech Poznań 3–1 FK Sachcior Salihorsk W 2018-07-26 FK Sachcior Salihorsk 1–1 KKS Lech Poznań D 2018-07-19 Gandzasar FC 2–1 KKS Lech Poznań L 2018-07-12 KKS Lech Poznań 2–0 Gandzasar FC W

KRC Genk Form

2018-08-16 KKS Lech Poznań 1–2 KRC Genk W 2018-08-12 KV Oostende 0–2 KRC Genk W 2018-08-09 KRC Genk 2–0 KKS Lech Poznań W 2018-08-05 KRC Genk 1–1 K. Sint-Truidense VV D 2018-08-01 CS Fola Esch 1–4 KRC Genk W 2018-07-29 KSC Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen 0–4 KRC Genk W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.14 KKS Lech Poznań xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
KKS Lech Poznań27% Draw27% KRC Genk46%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

KKS Lech Poznań or Draw
54%
Draw or KRC Genk
73%
KKS Lech Poznań or KRC Genk
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KKS Lech Poznań21% Draw47% KRC Genk32%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — KKS Lech Poznań

Handicap KKS Lech Poznań covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 16% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 22% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

KKS Lech Poznań keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.