KRC Genk vs Club Brugge KV, Jupiler League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs Club Brugge KV — Jupiler League at Cegeka Arena.
- KRC Genk 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Club Brugge KV 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lawrence Visser
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Club Brugge KV | H | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | Club Brugge KV | A | 0–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | RSC Anderlecht | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | KRC Genk | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | KRC Genk | H | 4–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | RSC Anderlecht | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | Club Brugge KV | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #1 |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 6 |
| 4 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +6 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
100%
Clean Sheets
Club Brugge KV this season
Club Brugge KV this season
KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts). Club Brugge KV are 1st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KRC Genk
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Club Brugge KV
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Cegeka Arena as KRC Genk face off against Club Brugge KV in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Joris Kayembe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 19 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Club Brugge KV fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joel Ordonez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KRC Genk.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KRC Genk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' Carlos Cuesta is having his name booked by the referee on 22.
- 27' Matias Galarza has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 37' The 32-year-old Casper Nielsen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 38' Assisted by Thiago Rodrigues with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kyriani Sabbe makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 43' Maxim De Cuyper has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Ferran Jutgla. He replaces Antonio Nusa on 46 minute.
- 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 61' That looks like a foul for a card for Hugo Vetlesen.
- 63' Denis Odoi is replacing Michal Skoras for the Club Brugge KV side.
- 64' KRC Genk ring the changes. Toluwalas Arokodare has done his job and it is now time for Andi Zeqiri to step up.
- 67' What a moment for Hugo Vetlesen! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 71' What a strike from Thiago Rodrigues! The score is 0-3.
- 75' KRC Genk ring the changes. Anouar Ait El Hadj has done his job and it is now time for Christopher Bonsu Baah to step up.
- 76' Another substitution for KRC Genk to replace Patrik Hrosovsky by Ibrahima Bangoura on 76 minute.
- 79' It is a substitution in Club Brugge KV team. Kyriani Sabbe is replaced by Maxim De Cuyper on 79 minute.
- 84' Club Brugge KV is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 85' Club Brugge KV make a change. Raphael Onyedika trudges off to be replaced by Philip Zinckernagel on 85 minutes.
- 88' A tactical swap from KRC Genk — Noah Adedeji on, Bilal El Khannouss off on 88 minutes.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Casper Nielsen argues furiously but the card stands.
- Full Time. Club Brugge KV beats KRC Genk
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 2
- 17
- 26
- 46
- 19
- 99
- 5
- 3
- 34
- 77
Bench
- 22
- 27
-
9
Andi Zeqiri ↑ 64'
- 41
-
7
Alieu Fadera ↑ 75'
- 72
-
70
Ibrahima Bangoura ↑ 76'
-
90
Christopher Bonsu Baah ↑ 75'
- 68
-
67
Noah Adedeji ↑ 88'
Club Brugge KV Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 20
- 29
-
8
Michal Skoras ↓ Denis Odoi 63'
-
10
Hugo Vetlesen ↓ Casper Nielsen 79'
- 15
- 14
-
32
Antonio Nusa ↓ Ferran Jutgla 46'
- 99
- 4
-
64
Kyriani Sabbe ↓ Maxim De Cuyper 79'
Bench
- 22
-
6
Denis Odoi ↑ 63'
- 39
- 7
-
27
Casper Nielsen ↑ 79'
-
55
Maxim De Cuyper ↑ 79'
-
9
Ferran Jutgla ↑ 46'
-
77
Philip Zinckernagel ↑ 85'
- 58
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 |
| Paul Onuachu | 2 |
| Brandon Mechele | 2 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Club Brugge KV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.39
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.8
Club Brugge KV xG
I would bet for:
Club Brugge KV to win 73% + Under — clean sheet likely 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Club Brugge KV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
27%
Draw or Club Brugge KV
89%
KRC Genk or Club Brugge KV
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Club Brugge KV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
16.2%
0 – 3
Actual
0 – 1
11.8%
0 – 4
10.1%
1 – 2
6.1%
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 5
5.7%
0 – 0
5.3%
1 – 1
4.8%
1 – 4
4.1%
0 – 6
2.8%
1 – 5
2.4%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Club Brugge KV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1 | 0% | 2% | 97% |
| -0.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| +0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +1 | 14% | 19% | 66% |
| +1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +2 | 34% | 23% | 44% |
| +2.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Club Brugge KV keeps clean sheet
68%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

