KRC Genk vs Cercle Brugge KSV, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs Cercle Brugge KSV — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Cercle Brugge KSV 2 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge KV | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Royal Antwerp FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | KAA Gent | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | RSC Anderlecht | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | KRC Genk | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Royal Standard de Liège | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | SK Beveren | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | UR La Louvière Centre | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | KV Mechelen | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | West Ham United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Oct | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 6–2 | W |
| 24 Oct | KAA Gent | H | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Oct | West Ham United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Oct | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | KRC Genk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Oct | Royal Standard de Liège | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Oct | KV Oostende | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Sep | KAA Gent | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | Cercle Brugge KSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #9 |
| 3 | Points | 2 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 2 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 5 |
| 4 | Conceded | 5 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cercle Brugge KSV this season
Cercle Brugge KSV this season
KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts). Cercle Brugge KSV are 9th (2 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KRC Genk
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cercle Brugge KSV
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and KRC Genk launch into their encounter with Cercle Brugge KSV.
- 5' Leonardo Da Silva Lopes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 358 appearances.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cercle Brugge KSV that had 358 games and scored 324 goals.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 22' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Hannes Van der Bruggen makes it 0-1.
- 27' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 32' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KRC Genk and Cercle Brugge KSV are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 37' Thibo Somers has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' GOAL! Thibo Somers fires home to make it 0-2!
- 43' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gerardo Arteaga, as he is very good at scoring at Luminus Arena with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 46' Another change for KRC Genk made on 46 minute. Paul Onuachu leaves to be changed by Ike Ugbo.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' KRC Genk ring the changes. Bastien Toma has done his job and it is now time for Mike Ndayishimye to step up.
- 63' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ike Ugbo on 63 minutes.
- 68' KRC Genk are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cercle Brugge KSV's shape.
- 72' Olivier Deman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alejandro Millan at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' KRC Genk currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 82' Cercle Brugge KSV ring the changes. Thibo Somers has done his job and it is now time for Kevin Denkey to step up.
- 87' Kristian Thorstvedt makes way for Luca Oyen at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 88' Charles Vanhoutte has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dino Hotic on 88 minute.
- 89' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Theo Bongonda makes no mistake. 1-2!
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 33
- 7
- 8
-
28
Joseph Paintsil ↓ Theo Bongonda 58'
- 26
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↓ Ike Ugbo 46'
-
42
Kristian Thorstvedt ↓ Luca Oyen 87'
-
23
Daniel Munoz ↓ Angelo Preciado 46'
-
14
Bastien Toma ↓ Mike Ndayishimye 58'
- 3
Bench
-
21
Ike Ugbo ↑ 46'
- 2
-
24
Luca Oyen ↑ 87'
-
10
Theo Bongonda ↑ 58'
-
77
Angelo Preciado ↑ 46'
-
11
Mike Ndayishimye ↑ 58'
- 40
- 15
Coach
John van den Brom
Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 1
- 18
- 28
-
10
Dino Hotic ↓ Charles Vanhoutte 88'
- 11
-
34
Thibo Somers ↓ Kevin Denkey 82'
- 3
- 29
- 4
- 22
Bench
-
14
Charles Vanhoutte ↑ 88'
- 8
-
23
Olivier Deman ↑ 72'
- 19
-
9
Kevin Denkey ↑ 82'
- 21
- 5
Coach
Yves Vanderhaeghe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
KRC Genk Form
Cercle Brugge KSV Form
2021-11-07
KRC Genk
1–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
D
2021-10-31
Cercle Brugge KSV
0–1
Royal Antwerp FC
L
2021-10-23
Cercle Brugge KSV
1–1
Royal Standard de Liège
D
2021-10-16
KV Oostende
2–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
2021-10-02
Cercle Brugge KSV
0–3
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
L
2021-09-26
KAA Gent
2–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.57
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.01
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 82% + Both teams to score 79%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 3.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 4.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
73%
Draw or Cercle Brugge KSV
48%
KRC Genk or Cercle Brugge KSV
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cercle Brugge KSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
5.7%
3 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 3
4.4%
3 – 3
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%
4 – 2
3.6%
2 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Cercle Brugge KSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 15% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 18% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 14% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

