Thursday , 2 July 2026

KRC Genk vs Cercle Brugge KSV, Jupiler League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2020-21
KRC Genk
2 – 0
Full Time
Cercle Brugge KSV
Sun 7 Mar 2021 · 19:45 UTC Luminus Arena HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'
Y 20' Jean Marcelin
Y 27' Hannes Van der Bruggen
Bryan Heynen 37' Y
R 39' Hannes Van der Bruggen
Y 87' Strahinja Pavlovic

Overview

Match Preview

KRC Genk vs Cercle Brugge KSV — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Bert Put
  • Referee Mathias Hillaert
  • Referee Wim Smet
  • Referee Alexandre Boucaut
  • Referee Christophe Battiston
  • Referee
  • Referee Quentin Lesceux

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

9
7
2
KRC Genk 18 games · Avg 3.2 goals Cercle Brugge KSV
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-07 KRC Genk 2–0 Cercle Brugge KSV 2020-11-28 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–5 KRC Genk 2019-12-07 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–2 KRC Genk 2019-10-26 KRC Genk 1–0 Cercle Brugge KSV 2018-11-24 KRC Genk 1–2 Cercle Brugge KSV

Recent Form

KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Mar Cercle Brugge KSV H 2–0 W
26 Feb Sporting du Pays de Charleroi A 2–1 W
21 Feb Beerschot VA H 1–2 L
17 Feb KV Oostende A 1–3 L
07 Feb RSC Anderlecht H 1–2 L
30 Jan KV Mechelen A 0–0 D
Cercle Brugge KSV
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Mar KRC Genk A 0–2 L
27 Feb KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren H 2–0 W
20 Feb Royal Excel Mouscron A 2–1 W
14 Feb RSC Anderlecht H 0–0 D
06 Feb KV Mechelen H 0–1 L
31 Jan K. Sint-Truidense VV A 0–3 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)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts). Cercle Brugge KSV are 15th (31 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Luminus Arena. KRC Genk are looking to make home advantage count against Cercle Brugge KSV.
  • 5' Cercle Brugge KSV fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 9' Assisted by Theo Bongonda with the perfectly-timed delivery and Paul Onuachu makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 14' Kevin Hoggas is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cercle Brugge KSV so far.
  • 19' KRC Genk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cercle Brugge KSV backline.
  • 20' Cercle Brugge KSV receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 20.
  • 24' Junya Ito makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and KRC Genk are in front.
  • 27' Cercle Brugge KSV receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 27.
  • 32' KRC Genk started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 32.
  • 37' Poor challenge from Bryan Heynen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 39' Hannes Van der Bruggen is having his name booked by the referee on 39.
  • 44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Cercle Brugge KSV team. Kevin Denkey is replaced by Anthony Musaba on 46 minute.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. KRC Genk and Cercle Brugge KSV are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' Slovakia international Patrik Hrosovsky has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 65' A tactical swap from KRC Genk — Cyriel Dessers on, Paul Onuachu off on 65 minutes.
  • 69' Kevin Hoggas is ready to make an impact after coming on for Olivier Deman at the 69 minute mark.
  • 74' The 30-year-old Theo Bongonda has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 79' The whistle greets Ike Ugbo as he departs to be replaced by Dino Hotic.
  • 84' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 87' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Strahinja Pavlovic.
  • Another three points for KRC Genk.

Lineups

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John van den Brom

Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Yves Vanderhaeghe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bryan Heynen 4
Leandro Trossard 4
Thibo Somers 4
Leandro Trossard 3
Theo Bongonda 3
Paul Onuachu 3
Junya Ito 3
Jarne Steuckers 2

Head to Head

2021-03-07 KRC Genk 2–0 Cercle Brugge KSV 2020-11-28 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–5 KRC Genk 2019-12-07 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–2 KRC Genk 2019-10-26 KRC Genk 1–0 Cercle Brugge KSV 2018-11-24 KRC Genk 1–2 Cercle Brugge KSV

KRC Genk Form

2021-03-07 KRC Genk 2–0 Cercle Brugge KSV W 2021-02-26 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 1–2 KRC Genk W 2021-02-21 KRC Genk 1–2 Beerschot VA L 2021-02-17 KV Oostende 3–1 KRC Genk L 2021-02-07 KRC Genk 1–2 RSC Anderlecht L 2021-01-30 KV Mechelen 0–0 KRC Genk D

Cercle Brugge KSV Form

2021-03-07 KRC Genk 2–0 Cercle Brugge KSV L 2021-02-27 Cercle Brugge KSV 2–0 KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren W 2021-02-20 Royal Excel Mouscron 1–2 Cercle Brugge KSV W 2021-02-14 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–0 RSC Anderlecht D 2021-02-06 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–1 KV Mechelen L 2021-01-31 K. Sint-Truidense VV 3–0 Cercle Brugge KSV L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.03 KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 Cercle Brugge KSV xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk56% Draw23% Cercle Brugge KSV21%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

KRC Genk or Draw
79%
Draw or Cercle Brugge KSV
44%
KRC Genk or Cercle Brugge KSV
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KRC Genk40% Draw41% Cercle Brugge KSV19%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 0
5.5%
3 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.8%
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — KRC Genk

Handicap KRC Genk covers Push Cercle Brugge KSV covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 17% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 22% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 12% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
31% ✗
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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