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
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
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 | #4 |
| 42 | Points | 45 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 11 / 9 / 10 | W / D / L | 13 / 6 / 11 |
| 46 | Scored | 49 |
| 47 | Conceded | 43 |
| -1 | GD | +6 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 37% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts). KAA Gent are 4th (45 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Luminus Arena. KRC Genk are looking to make home advantage count against KAA Gent.
- 5' The 28-year-old Joseph Paintsil has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 6' GOAL! Dylan Bronn fires home to make it 0-1!
- 11' 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' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 16 minutes.
- 21' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 23' What composure from Mbwana Samatta! The Tanzania international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 28' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Arnaud Souquet.
- 34' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KRC Genk and KAA Gent are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 44' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KRC Genk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 47' GOAL! Sebastien Dewaest fires home to make it 2-1!
- 52' 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.
- 57' The travelling KAA Gent supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 59' The crowd applauds Dylan Bronn as he leaves the pitch. Igor Plastun steps in for KAA Gent.
- 60' It’s a booking for KAA Gent player. Nana Asare gets a Yellow card.
- 65' With 0 assists to his name this season, Arnaud Souquet is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KRC Genk.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Birger Verstraete. He replaces Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe on 67 minute.
- 72' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 73' Taiwo Awoniyi gets the nod from KAA Gent. He replaces Jonathan David and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' The referee has no hesitation. Sigurd Rosted is booked for KAA Gent — Red card on 76.
- 81' A quiet spell here at Luminus Arena. KAA Gent seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 85' Goal! Bryan Heynen scores his 32 goal in 316 matches.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Zinho Gano. He replaces Dieumerci Ndongala on 90 minute.
- The final score is 3-1.
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
3 / 4
2.57
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
KAA Gent xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
82%
Draw or KAA Gent
38%
KRC Genk or KAA Gent
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 1
7.6%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 0
3.5%
4 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KAA Gent covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 18% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 20% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.