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KRC Genk vs Brøndby IF, Europe 2018-19 PLAY OFF ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
KRC Genk
5 – 2
Full Time
Brøndby IF
Thu 23 Aug 2018 · 18:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Mbwana Samatta 17' Y
Jere Uronen 49' Y
Y 69' Ante Erceg

Overview

Match Preview

KRC Genk vs Brøndby IF — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Aleksandrs Golubevs
  • Referee Andris Treimanis
  • Referee Haralds Gudermanis
  • Referee Aleksejs Spasjonnikovs

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 Plzen 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
KRC Genk 2 games · Avg 6.5 goals Brøndby IF
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-23 KRC Genk 5–2 Brøndby IF

Recent Form

KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Aug Brøndby IF H 5–2 W
19 Aug Sporting du Pays de Charleroi H 3–1 W
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
Brøndby IF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Aug KRC Genk A 2–5 L
16 Aug FK Spartak Subotica H 2–1 W
09 Aug FK Spartak Subotica A 2–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for KRC Genk to score. At the same time, Brondby IF does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Philippe Clement will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KRC Genk and Brondby IF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 17' The referee has no hesitation. Mbwana Samatta is booked for KRC Genk — Yellow card on 17.
  • 22' Brondby IF have won 27 goals from 17 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 27' Joakim Maehle has been relatively quiet despite scoring 25 goals in his last 320 appearances.
  • 32' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 37' The deadlock is broken! Mbwana Samatta gets on the scoresheet on 37 minutes.
  • 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 45' Against the run of play, Leandro Trossard has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 46' What a strike from Leandro Trossard! The score is 3-0.
  • 47' Hjortur Hermannsson makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Brondby IF are in front.
  • 49' The referee shows KRC Genk player a Yellow card on 49.
  • 51' Kamil Wilczek is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 55' Mbwana Samatta does the damage! The net is bulging and KRC Genk surge ahead!
  • 60' Simon Tibbling is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Brondby IF tonight.
  • 65' The energy levels are beginning to show. Alexander Zorniger might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 69' The referee calls foul for Ante Erceg. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 70' A stunning finish from Mbwana Samatta — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 72' Fresh legs for Brondby IF! Mikael Uhre comes on to replace Ante Erceg.
  • 74' Fresh legs for KRC Genk! Joseph Paintsil comes on to replace Dieumerci Ndongala.
  • 79' Simon Tibbling is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dominik Kaiser at the 79 minute mark.
  • 84' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 89' Brondby IF ring the changes. Lasse Christensen has done his job and it is now time for Kasper Fisker to step up.
  • 90' What composure from Leandro Trossard! The Belgium international strokes it home. 6-2.
  • Another three points for KRC Genk.

Lineups

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Philippe Clement

Brøndby IF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alexander Zorniger

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.62 KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 Brøndby IF xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk61% Draw20% Brøndby IF19%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 4.05
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 56%
44%
± 4.5 37%
63%

Double Chance

KRC Genk or Draw
80%
Draw or Brøndby IF
39%
KRC Genk or Brøndby IF
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk46% Draw36% Brøndby IF18%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–2 not predicted
5 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 1
7.3%
3 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
5.1%
4 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.6%
1 – 0
4.3%
4 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — KRC Genk

Handicap KRC Genk covers Push Brøndby IF covers
-2.5 24% — 76%
-2 24% 18% 58%
-1.5 42% — 58%
-1 42% 20% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 11% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 5% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Brøndby IF keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

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