KRC Genk vs Cercle Brugge KSV, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs Cercle Brugge KSV — Jupiler League at Cegeka Arena.
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Cercle Brugge KSV 30 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jasper Vergoote
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Dec | KV Kortrijk | H | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | KAS Eupen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Dec | KAA Gent | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | KRC Genk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Dec | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | KV Kortrijk | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Dec | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Dec | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 1–2 | 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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for KRC Genk to score. At the same time, Cercle Brugge KSV does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Matias Galarza, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 8' GOAL! Kevin Denkey scores on 8. Assisted by Thibo Somers
- 13' Patrik Hrosovsky has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 18' Cercle Brugge KSV is showing some good football. However, Cercle Brugge KSV are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 23' It is a cagey affair so far. KRC Genk in their trying to find a way past Cercle Brugge KSV's compact .
- 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yira Sor, as he is very good at scoring at Cegeka Arena with 3 goals in the last 2 games.
- 33' A quiet spell here at Cegeka Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' Cercle Brugge KSV receives a card for a hard tackle on 38.
- 43' Cercle Brugge KSV are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 48' Boris Popovic is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for KRC Genk tonight.
- 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. KRC Genk and Cercle Brugge KSV are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hannes Van der Bruggen made 231 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 63' The crowd applauds Christopher Bonsu Baah as he leaves the pitch. Andi Zeqiri steps in for KRC Genk.
- 64' Against the run of play, Andi Zeqiri has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 68' The crowd applauds Alan Minda as he leaves the pitch. Kazeem Olaigbe steps in for Cercle Brugge KSV.
- 73' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 78' KRC Genk started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 78.
- 79' It’s a booking for Cercle Brugge KSV player. Leonardo Lopes gets a card.
- 82' Carlos Cuesta has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 82.
- 87' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 88' Time for substitution for Cercle Brugge KSV. Leonardo Lopes is replaced by Nils De Wilde.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Anouar Ait El Hadj argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Jonas Lietaert gets the nod from Cercle Brugge KSV. He replaces Hannes Van der Bruggen and will look to change the dynamic.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 17
- 26
-
24
Luca Oyen ↓ Anouar Ait El Hadj 88'
- 46
- 23
- 99
- 25
- 14
- 90
Bench
- 1
-
19
Anouar Ait El Hadj ↑ 88'
-
9
Andi Zeqiri ↑ 63'
- 3
- 30
- 72
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Leonardo Lopes ↓ Nils De Wilde 88'
- 28
- 9
- 34
- 1
- 5
-
20
Flavio Nazinho ↓ Senna Miangue 88'
- 4
- 6
- 3
-
11
Alan Minda ↓ Kazeem Olaigbe 68'
Bench
-
18
Senna Miangue ↑ 88'
-
27
Nils De Wilde ↑ 88'
- 21
- –
-
19
Kazeem Olaigbe ↑ 68'
-
76
Jonas Lietaert ↑ 90'
- 77
- 68
Coach
Miron Muslic
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 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 2 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Cercle Brugge KSV Form
2024-01-20
KRC Genk
1–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
D
2023-12-27
RSC Anderlecht
2–0
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
2023-12-20
Cercle Brugge KSV
3–0
KV Kortrijk
W
2023-12-16
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
1–2
Cercle Brugge KSV
W
2023-12-09
Cercle Brugge KSV
1–3
Royal Antwerp FC
L
2023-12-03
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.95
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
78%
Draw or Cercle Brugge KSV
46%
KRC Genk or Cercle Brugge KSV
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cercle Brugge KSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.1%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Cercle Brugge KSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 22% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 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
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.