KRC Genk vs Cercle Brugge KSV, Jupiler League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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KRC Genk vs Cercle Brugge KSV — Jupiler League .
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Cercle Brugge KSV 30 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Wesli De Cremer
- Referee Nathan Verboomen
- Referee Tom Dens
- Referee Stijn Hutsebaut
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Royal Excel Mouscron | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Nov | Besiktas JK | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Club Brugge KV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 28 Oct | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | KRC Genk | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Royal Excel Mouscron | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | KAS Eupen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | KV Kortrijk | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | RSC Anderlecht | A | 2–4 | L |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | Cercle Brugge KSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #15 |
| 42 | Points | 31 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 11 / 9 / 10 | W / D / L | 7 / 10 / 13 |
| 46 | Scored | 39 |
| 47 | Conceded | 47 |
| -1 | GD | -8 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 1.03 |
| 37% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts). Cercle Brugge KSV are 15th (31 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: KRC Genk gets underway.
- 3' The referee calls foul for Xavier Mercier. He receives a Yellow card.
- 8' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 8 minutes.
- 13' Both keepers have barely been tested. KRC Genk and Cercle Brugge KSV are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 18' It’s high time Laurent Guyot made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 23' It looks like no one’s ball. Cercle Brugge KSV is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 26' What composure from Joseph Aidoo! The Ghana international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 31' KRC Genk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cercle Brugge KSV backline.
- 35' Serge Gakpe is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sander Berge, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Gianni Bruno.
- 46' Fresh legs for KRC Genk! Ruslan Malinovskyi comes on to replace Bryan Heynen.
- 51' The 34-year-old Pozuelo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' Joseph Paintsil gets the nod from KRC Genk. He replaces Dieumerci Ndongala and will look to change the dynamic.
- 60' KRC Genk have won 528 goals from 316 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 65' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 70' Belgium international Dylan De Belder has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 71' Joakim Maehle makes way for Zinho Gano at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 75' It is a substitution in Cercle Brugge KSV team. Irvin Cardona is replaced by Dylan De Belder on 75 minute.
- 77' The Cercle Brugge KSV bench stirs into life. Serge Gakpe is withdrawn and Kylian Hazard gets his opportunity.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Arnaud Lusamba on 81.
- 85' It is a substitution in Cercle Brugge KSV team. Gianni Bruno is replaced by Lloyd Palun on 85 minute.
- 89' Dylan De Belder was booked on 89.
- 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Leandro Trossard makes it 2-1.
- The points are shared — KRC Genk 1-2 Cercle Brugge KSV. Honours even.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
- 6
- 21
- 45
- 28
- 24
- 25
-
31
Joakim Maehle ↓ Zinho Gano 71'
- 77
- 10
Bench
- 4
- 3
-
18
Ruslan Malinovskyi ↑ 46'
- 15
-
93
Zinho Gano ↑ 71'
- 20
-
11
Joseph Paintsil ↑ 55'
- 26
Coach
Philippe Clement
Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 21
-
6
Serge Gakpe ↓ Kylian Hazard 77'
- 5
-
9
Gianni Bruno ↓ Lloyd Palun 85'
- 1
- 19
-
14
Irvin Cardona ↓ Dylan De Belder 75'
- 10
- 4
- 17
Bench
- 27
-
8
Lloyd Palun ↑ 85'
- 15
- 11
-
12
Dylan De Belder ↑ 75'
- 16
-
13
Kylian Hazard ↑ 77'
Coach
Laurent Guyot
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bryan Heynen | 4 |
| Leandro Trossard | 4 |
| Thibo Somers | 4 |
| Theo Bongonda | 3 |
| Paul Onuachu | 3 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Leandro Trossard | 3 |
| Kevin Denkey | 2 |
KRC Genk Form
Cercle Brugge KSV Form
2018-11-24
KRC Genk
1–2
Cercle Brugge KSV
W
2018-11-10
Cercle Brugge KSV
2–0
KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren
W
2018-11-03
Cercle Brugge KSV
2–1
Royal Excel Mouscron
W
2018-10-31
KAS Eupen
2–0
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
2018-10-27
Cercle Brugge KSV
1–1
KV Kortrijk
D
2018-10-21
RSC Anderlecht
4–2
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.13
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cercle Brugge KSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
70%
Draw or Cercle Brugge KSV
54%
KRC Genk or Cercle Brugge KSV
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cercle Brugge KSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8.4%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
5.5%
3 – 2
4.7%
1 – 0
4.6%
3 – 0
3.8%
0 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
3.6%
1 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Cercle Brugge KSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 20% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.