KRC Genk vs KAA Gent, Jupiler League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs KAA Gent — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
Match Details
- Referee Lothar D'Hondt
- Referee Wim Smet
- Referee Stijn Hutsebaut
- Referee Dirk Gilon
- Referee
7 games this season
🟨 4.9/game
⚽ 11.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 Louvière Centre | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 11 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | KAA Gent | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Dec | KAS Eupen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | KV Oostende | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | Sarpsborg 08 FF | H | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | KV Kortrijk | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | KRC Genk | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Dec | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Dec | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | KAS Eupen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | KSC Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Nov | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | KAA Gent | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #3 |
| 15 | Points | 28 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 3 / 4 | W / D / L | 9 / 1 / 1 |
| 18 | Scored | 20 |
| 15 | Conceded | 6 |
| +3 | GD | +14 |
| 1.36 | PPG | 2.55 |
| 36% | Win % | 82% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
55%
Clean Sheets
KAA Gent this season
KAA Gent this season
KRC Genk are 7th (15 pts). KAA Gent are 3rd (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
KAA Gent
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
5/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
7/2
■ 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 |
KAA Gent
| Ibrahima Cisse | 4 G | |
| Momodou Lamin Sonko | 3 G | 1 A |
| Josue Vergara | 3 G | |
| Tiago Araujo | 2 G | 6 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Luminus Arena will turn into a battlefield for KRC Genk and KAA Gent.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 6' Dylan Bronn makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and KAA Gent are in front.
- 11' Jonathan David is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for KAA Gent tonight.
- 16' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 16 minutes.
- 21' KRC Genk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KAA Gent backline.
- 23' GOAL! Mbwana Samatta fires home to make it 1-1!
- 28' The 31-year-old Jean-Luc Dompe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 29' Arnaud Souquet was booked on 29.
- 34' KRC Genk is showing some good football. However, KRC Genk are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 39' KAA Gent looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Momodou Lamin Sonko scoring 1 goals.
- 44' 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.
- 47' What a moment for Sebastien Dewaest! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 59' The KAA Gent bench stirs into life. Dylan Bronn is withdrawn and Igor Plastun gets his opportunity.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Nana Asare is booked for KAA Gent — Yellow card on 60.
- 65' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 67' Birger Verstraete is replacing Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe for the KAA Gent side.
- 72' A quiet spell here at Luminus Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 73' Another substitution for KAA Gent to replace Jonathan David by Taiwo Awoniyi on 73 minute.
- 76' It’s gonna be a Red card for Sigurd Rosted.
- 81' Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 85' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bryan Heynen makes no mistake. 3-1!
- 90' Another change for KRC Genk made on 90 minute. Dieumerci Ndongala leaves to be changed by Zinho Gano.
- Full Time. KRC Genk beats KAA Gent
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 21
- 45
- 28
- 24
- 25
- 31
-
77
Dieumerci Ndongala ↓ Zinho Gano 90'
- 10
-
11
Joseph Paintsil ↓ Edon Zhegrova 90'
Bench
- 33
- 30
- 23
- 15
-
8
Edon Zhegrova ↑ 90'
-
93
Zinho Gano ↑ 90'
- 20
Coach
Philippe Clement
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Dylan Bronn ↓ Ihor Plastun 59'
- 2
- 11
- 20
- 21
- 4
- 19
- 44
- 17
-
16
Jonathan David ↓ Taiwo Awoniyi 73'
- 8
Bench
-
6
Birger Verstraete ↑ 67'
- 22
- 9
-
18
Taiwo Awoniyi ↑ 73'
- 92
-
5
Ihor Plastun ↑ 59'
- 3
Coach
Jess Thorup
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 4 |
| Roman Bezus | 3 |
| Yira Sor | 3 |
| Ruslan Malinovskyi | 3 |
| Tarik Tissoudali | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Matisse Samoise | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 2 |
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.93
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
KAA Gent xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
79%
Draw or KAA Gent
44%
KRC Genk or KAA Gent
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.2%
1 – 0
8%
0 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KAA Gent 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%
✓
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.