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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Cercle Brugge KSV 2 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jasper Vergoote
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Cegeka Arena!
- 5' KRC Genk seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 8' Magnificent from Kevin Denkey! That is 79 goals in 190 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 13' 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.
- 18' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 28' 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.
- 33' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Luca Oyen suffering a number of foals already.
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Edgaras Utkus on 38.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KRC Genk and Cercle Brugge KSV are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 48' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Thibo Somers made 358 appearances and scored 23 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 53' Belgium international Maarten Vandevoordt has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' 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.
- 63' Andi Zeqiri gets the nod from KRC Genk. He replaces Christopher Bonsu Baah and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' The deadlock is broken! Andi Zeqiri gets on the scoresheet on 64 minutes.
- 68' A tactical swap from Cercle Brugge KSV — Kazeem Olaigbe on, Alan Minda off on 68 minutes.
- 73' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 78' KRC Genk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cercle Brugge KSV backline.
- 79' It’s a booking for Cercle Brugge KSV player. Leonardo Lopes gets a card.
- 82' Carlos Cuesta catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 82.
- 87' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 88' Nils De Wilde has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leonardo Lopes on 88 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Anouar Ait El Hadj.
- 90' The Cercle Brugge KSV manager makes a substitution. Hannes Van der Bruggen departs to be replaced by Jonas Lietaert.
- 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 |
| 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
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
2.61
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.88
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 78%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.49
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 4.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
74%
Draw or Cercle Brugge KSV
47%
KRC Genk or Cercle Brugge KSV
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cercle Brugge KSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
6%
3 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
4%
4 – 1
3.9%
4 – 2
3.7%
3 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Cercle Brugge KSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 15% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 18% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 13% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 8% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.