KRC Genk vs Club Brugge KV, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs Club Brugge KV — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- Club Brugge KV 11 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | KAA Gent | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 11 | 27 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Lommel SK | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 11 | 15 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liège | 11 | 15 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | KV Mechelen | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 11 | 11 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 11 | 11 |
| 14 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | SK Beveren | 11 | 10 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 11 | 9 |
| 17 | UR La Louviere Centre | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 11 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Club Brugge KV | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | KV Kortrijk | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Nov | RSC Anderlecht | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Nov | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 4–1 | W |
| 28 Oct | KV Mechelen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | KRC Genk | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Nov | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Nov | KAA Gent | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Oct | KV Oostende | H | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | Club Brugge KV | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #2 |
| 15 | Points | 28 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 3 / 4 | W / D / L | 9 / 1 / 1 |
| 18 | Scored | 27 |
| 15 | Conceded | 9 |
| +3 | GD | +18 |
| 1.36 | PPG | 2.55 |
| 36% | Win % | 82% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
74%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
45%
Clean Sheets
Club Brugge KV this season
Club Brugge KV this season
KRC Genk are 7th (15 pts). Club Brugge KV are 2nd (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KRC Genk
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
3/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Club Brugge KV
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
10/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
4/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
KRC Genk
| Rafiu Durosinmi | 6 G | |
| Aaron Bibout | 3 G | |
| Junya Ito | 2 G | 2 A |
| Josue Ndenge Kongolo | 2 G | |
| Bryan Heynen | 1 G |
Club Brugge KV
| Nicolo Tresoldi | 8 G | 1 A |
| Hugo Vetlesen | 5 G | 1 A |
| Carlos Forbs | 3 G | 5 A |
| Hans Vanaken | 3 G | 2 A |
| Brandon Mechele | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! KRC Genk vs Club Brugge KV — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Club Brugge KV started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KRC Genk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. KRC Genk in their trying to find a way past Club Brugge KV's compact .
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Scott Parker will be considering his options from the bench.
- 21' GOAL! Hans Vanaken scores on 21.
- 25' Paul Onuachu adds to his 0 season tally! KRC Genk lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 28' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joseph Paintsil.
- 33' Controversy at the stadium! Tajon Buchanan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 36' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Daniel Munoz.
- 37' KRC Genk player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 40' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Abakar Sylla on 40 minutes.
- 45' Abakar Sylla has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 50' 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 Carlos Cuesta suffering a number of foals already.
- 55' It’s high time Scott Parker made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 60' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 61' Roman Yaremchuk gets the nod from Club Brugge KV. He replaces Ferran Jutgla and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 67' Paul Onuachu puts KRC Genk on the lead.
- 72' KRC Genk currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Abakar Sylla. He receives a Red card.
- 76' It’s a booking for Club Brugge KV player. Abakar Sylla gets a Red card.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Denis Odoi. He replaces Noa Lang on 80 minute.
- 81' Magnificent from Bryan Heynen! That is 33 goals in 327 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 81' The Club Brugge KV manager makes a substitution. Noa Lang departs to be replaced by Denis Odoi.
- 86' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 88' KRC Genk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Collins Sor is hanging Bilal El Khannous on the field on 88 minute.
- Another three points for KRC Genk.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 17
- 8
- 28
- 26
- 18
- 11
- 46
- 23
-
34
Bilal El Khannous ↓ Collins Sor 88'
Bench
- 7
- 40
- 27
- 10
- 15
- 3
- 4
- 22
-
14
Collins Sor ↑ 88'
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
Club Brugge KV Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 20
- 22
-
10
Noa Lang ↓ Denis Odoi 80'
-
3
Eder Balanta ↓ Mats Rits 61'
- 7
- 17
- 27
-
9
Ferran Jutgla ↓ Roman Yaremchuk 61'
-
14
Bjorn Meijer ↓ Kamal Deen Sowah 80'
- 94
Bench
- 77
-
26
Mats Rits ↑ 61'
-
6
Denis Odoi ↑ 80'
-
70
Roman Yaremchuk ↑ 61'
- 2
- 33
- 91
-
19
Kamal Deen Sowah ↑ 80'
- 32
Coach
Scott Parker
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hans Vanaken | 8 |
| Andreas Skov Olsen | 6 |
| Hugo Vetlesen | 3 |
| Patrik Hrosovsky | 3 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 3 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Brandon Mechele | 3 |
| Siebe Schrijvers | 2 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.72
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Club Brugge KV xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk or Club Brugge KV 76% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
66%
Draw or Club Brugge KV
58%
KRC Genk or Club Brugge KV
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.8%
1 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 3
4%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Club Brugge KV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Club Brugge KV keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

