KRC Genk vs Club Brugge KV, Jupiler League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs Club Brugge KV — Jupiler League at Cegeka Arena.
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Club Brugge KV 30 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicolas Laforge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | Club Brugge KV | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Aug | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Jul | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 May | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 May | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 May | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | KRC Genk | A | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Aug | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Jul | KV Mechelen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 May | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | Club Brugge KV | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #2 |
| 42 | Points | 63 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 11 / 9 / 10 | W / D / L | 20 / 3 / 7 |
| 46 | Scored | 59 |
| 47 | Conceded | 36 |
| -1 | GD | +23 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 2.10 |
| 37% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts). Club Brugge KV are 2nd (63 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. KRC Genk host Club Brugge KV — let the battle begin!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nicky Hayen will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Christos Tzolis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Club Brugge KV tonight.
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 16' Club Brugge KV player sees a card in front of him.
- 21' Over 21 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 31' 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.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. KRC Genk and Club Brugge KV are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 38' It’s a booking for KRC Genk player. Ken Nkuba gets a card.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Goal! Andreas Skov Olsen scores his 46 goal in 6 matches.
- 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' Club Brugge KV fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 60' Magnificent from Andreas Skov Olsen! That is 46 goals in 6 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 64' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Nikolas Sattlberger is replaced by Konstantinos Karetsas.
- 65' Ferran Jutgla gets the nod from Club Brugge KV. He replaces Gustaf Nilsson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' Michal Skoras is ready to make an impact after coming on for Antonio Nusa at the 66 minute mark.
- 68' What a strike from Jarne Steuckers! The score is 1-2.
- 73' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 74' Christos Tzolis has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 74.
- 74' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Josue Ndenge Kongolo is withdrawn and Bryan Heynen gets his opportunity.
- 76' Zakaria El Ouahdi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ken Nkuba at the 76 minute mark.
- 81' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Josue Ndenge Kongolo made 316 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 82' Another substitution for Club Brugge KV to replace Raphael Onyedika by Ardon Jasari on 82 minute.
- 83' GOAL! Toluwalas Arokodare fires home to make it 2-2!
- 88' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ardon Jasari, as he is very good at scoring at Cegeka Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Joris Kayembe argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Mark McKenzie is replacing Jarne Steuckers for the KRC Genk side.
- With this win, KRC Genk is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 17
- 1
-
27
Ken Nkuba ↓ Zakaria El Ouahdi 76'
- 99
- 3
- 6
- 24
-
23
Jarne Steuckers ↓ Mark McKenzie 90'
- 44
- 90
Bench
-
2
Mark McKenzie ↑ 90'
-
8
Bryan Heynen ↑ 74'
- 9
- 39
- 19
-
14
Yira Sor ↑ 64'
- 21
-
77
Zakaria El Ouahdi ↑ 76'
-
20
Konstantinos Karetsas ↑ 64'
- 32
Coach
Thorsten Fink
Club Brugge KV Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 20
- 22
- 7
-
19
Gustaf Nilsson ↓ Ferran Jutgla 65'
- 55
- 10
-
41
Hugo Siquet ↓ Joaquin Seys 65'
-
15
Raphael Onyedika ↓ Ardon Jasari 82'
-
32
Antonio Nusa ↓ Michal Skoras 66'
- 4
Bench
- 29
- 27
-
21
Michal Skoras ↑ 66'
-
8
Christos Tzolis ↑ 65'
-
30
Ardon Jasari ↑ 82'
-
9
Ferran Jutgla ↑ 65'
- 2
- 68
- 17
- 16
-
65
Joaquin Seys ↑ 65'
Coach
Nicky Hayen
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
2 / 4
1.47
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.96
Club Brugge KV xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk or Club Brugge KV 76% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
58%
Draw or Club Brugge KV
66%
KRC Genk or Club Brugge KV
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Club Brugge KV win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.2%
0 – 1
5.7%
1 – 3
5.7%
0 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Club Brugge KV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 20% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Club Brugge KV keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

