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
3 games this season
🟨 5.0/game
⚽ 8.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #6 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 2 |
| 4 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +2 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
100%
Clean Sheets
KAA Gent this season
KAA Gent this season
KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts). KAA Gent are 6th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KRC Genk
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KAA Gent
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against KRC Genk and KAA Gent has kicked off!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 6' What composure from Dylan Bronn! The Tunisia international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 11' KRC Genk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KAA Gent backline.
- 16' Sebastien Dewaest has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 21' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 23' The deadlock is broken! Mbwana Samatta gets on the scoresheet on 23 minutes.
- 28' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 29' A meaty challenge results in booking for Arnaud Souquet on 29.
- 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' 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.
- 47' Magnificent from Sebastien Dewaest! That is 11 goals in 316 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 52' KAA Gent are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Arnaud Souquet, as he is very good at scoring at Luminus Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 59' Another change for KAA Gent made on 59 minute. Dylan Bronn leaves to be changed by Igor Plastun.
- 60' Nana Asare is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 65' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Anderson Esiti made 299 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 67' The KAA Gent bench stirs into life. Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe is withdrawn and Birger Verstraete gets his opportunity.
- 72' Joseph Paintsil has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 4 goals to his name this season.
- 73' Taiwo Awoniyi is replacing Jonathan David for the KAA Gent side.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Sigurd Rosted on 76 minutes.
- 81' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 85' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bryan Heynen makes no mistake. 3-1!
- 90' The whistle greets Dieumerci Ndongala as he departs to be replaced by Zinho Gano.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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 |
| Tarik Tissoudali | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Matisse Samoise | 3 |
| Roman Bezus | 3 |
| Yira Sor | 3 |
| Ruslan Malinovskyi | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 2 |
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.6
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
KAA Gent xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
69%
Draw or KAA Gent
55%
KRC Genk or KAA Gent
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
5.3%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KAA Gent covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.