Wednesday , 30 September 2026

KRC Genk vs Cercle Brugge KSV, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2022-23
KRC Genk
2 – 1
Full Time
Cercle Brugge KSV
Sat 20 Aug 2022 · 16:15 UTC Luminus Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Paul Onuachu 84' Y
Y 89' Olivier Deman

Overview

Match Preview

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 7 19
2 KAA Gent 7 19
3 Club Brugge KV 7 18
4 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 7 18
5 RSC Anderlecht 7 13
6 SV Zulte-Waregem 7 11
7 Royal Standard de Liège 7 11
8 KVC Westerlo 7 10
9 KRC Genk 7 9
10 SK Beveren 7 9
11 K. Sint-Truidense VV 7 8
12 Lommel SK 7 8
13 Royal Antwerp FC 7 7
14 UR La Louvière Centre 7 4
15 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 7 4
16 Cercle Brugge KSV 7 3
17 KV Mechelen 7 3
18 KV Kortrijk 7 3

Head-to-Head

9
7
2
KRC Genk 18 games · Avg 3.2 goals Cercle Brugge KSV
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-20 KRC Genk 2–1 Cercle Brugge KSV 2022-03-05 Cercle Brugge KSV 2–2 KRC Genk 2021-11-07 KRC Genk 1–1 Cercle Brugge KSV 2021-03-07 KRC Genk 2–0 Cercle Brugge KSV 2020-11-28 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–5 KRC Genk

Recent Form

KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Aug Cercle Brugge KSV H 2–1 W
14 Aug SV Zulte-Waregem A 4–1 W
06 Aug KAS Eupen H 4–2 W
31 Jul Royal Standard de Liège H 3–1 W
24 Jul Club Brugge KV A 2–3 L
10 Apr FC Seraing A 2–0 W
Cercle Brugge KSV
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Aug KRC Genk A 1–2 L
13 Aug KV Mechelen H 0–0 D
07 Aug Royal Standard de Liège A 0–2 L
30 Jul RSC Anderlecht H 1–0 W
24 Jul KVC Westerlo A 0–2 L
09 Apr Royal Antwerp FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

KRC Genk Cercle Brugge KSV
#9 Position #16
9 Points 3
7 Played 7
2 / 3 / 2 W / D / L 0 / 3 / 4
13 Scored 8
12 Conceded 14
+1 GD -6
1.29 PPG 0.43
29% Win % 0%

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
0% Clean Sheets
Cercle Brugge KSV this season

KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts). Cercle Brugge KSV are 16th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

KRC Genk
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cercle Brugge KSV
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/3
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

KRC Genk
Rafiu Durosinmi 5 G
Aaron Bibout 2 G
Josue Ndenge Kongolo 2 G
Bryan Heynen 1 G
Cercle Brugge KSV
Steve Ngoura 2 G
Krys-Anthony Kouassi 2 G
Erick 1 G 1 A
Christiaan Ravych 1 G
Lukas Mondele 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Luminus Arena as KRC Genk face off against Cercle Brugge KSV in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KRC Genk and Cercle Brugge KSV are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 15' The 30-year-old Daniel Munoz has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 25' The travelling Cercle Brugge KSV supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. KRC Genk must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. KRC Genk needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 40' 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.
  • 41' Bryan Heynen doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Cercle Brugge KSV! Kevin Denkey comes on to replace Thibo Somers.
  • 47' The deadlock is broken! Olivier Deman gets on the scoresheet on 47 minutes.
  • 52' A quiet spell here at Luminus Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' A stunning finish from Bryan Heynen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 61' The supporters are chanting for Heitor Rodrigues da Fonseca. He replaces Louis Torres on 61 minute.
  • 66' Cercle Brugge KSV is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 70' A change in the KRC Genk ranks — Andras Nemeth exits the field as Paul Onuachu enters on 70.
  • 75' Heitor Rodrigues da Fonseca is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for KRC Genk so far.
  • 80' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dominik Thalhammer will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 84' The referee shows KRC Genk player a Yellow card on 84.
  • 87' KRC Genk make a change. Joseph Paintsil trudges off to be replaced by Mbwana Samatta on 87 minutes.
  • 89' A moment of madness from Olivier Deman on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cercle Brugge KSV will be frustrated.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dominik Thalhammer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2022-08-20 KRC Genk 2–1 Cercle Brugge KSV 2022-03-05 Cercle Brugge KSV 2–2 KRC Genk 2021-11-07 KRC Genk 1–1 Cercle Brugge KSV 2021-03-07 KRC Genk 2–0 Cercle Brugge KSV 2020-11-28 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–5 KRC Genk

KRC Genk Form

2022-08-20 KRC Genk 2–1 Cercle Brugge KSV W 2022-08-14 SV Zulte-Waregem 1–4 KRC Genk W 2022-08-06 KRC Genk 4–2 KAS Eupen W 2022-07-31 KRC Genk 3–1 Royal Standard de Liège W 2022-07-24 Club Brugge KV 3–2 KRC Genk L 2022-04-10 FC Seraing 0–2 KRC Genk W

Cercle Brugge KSV Form

2022-08-20 KRC Genk 2–1 Cercle Brugge KSV L 2022-08-13 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–0 KV Mechelen D 2022-08-07 Royal Standard de Liège 2–0 Cercle Brugge KSV L 2022-07-30 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–0 RSC Anderlecht W 2022-07-24 KVC Westerlo 2–0 Cercle Brugge KSV L 2022-04-09 Royal Antwerp FC 1–1 Cercle Brugge KSV D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.69 KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Cercle Brugge KSV xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 72% + KRC Genk to win 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk68% Draw18% Cercle Brugge KSV14%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.83
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 52%
48%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

KRC Genk or Draw
86%
Draw or Cercle Brugge KSV
32%
KRC Genk or Cercle Brugge KSV
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk51% Draw35% Cercle Brugge KSV14%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8%
3 – 1
7.7%
1 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
7%
1 – 0
5.6%
4 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
4 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
3.7%
0 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — KRC Genk

Handicap KRC Genk covers Push Cercle Brugge KSV covers
-2.5 29% — 71%
-2 29% 20% 51%
-1.5 49% — 51%
-1 49% 20% 31%
-0.5 69% — 31%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 8% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

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