KRC Genk vs KAA Gent, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs KAA Gent — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | KAA Gent | H | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Oct | West Ham United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Oct | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | KAS Eupen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | H | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Sep | FC Seraing | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | KRC Genk | A | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | KAS Eupen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Sep | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Sep | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | KV Kortrijk | A | 0–1 | L |
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 game is set. KRC Genk kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Belgium international Alessio Castro-Montes has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Elisha Owusu made 328 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. KRC Genk must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' 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.
- 25' It looks surprising KRC Genk does not make any changes. Sinan Bolat has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Hein Vanhaezebrouck will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' KAA Gent are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bryan Heynen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KRC Genk.
- 43' GOAL! Matisse Samoise fires home to make it 0-1!
- 44' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Matisse Samoise makes it 0-2.
- 49' KRC Genk are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Patrik Hrosovsky on 53.
- 58' The Ukraine Roman Bezus breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 0-3!
- 59' A goal from the Ukraine international Roman Bezus! He fires home on 59 to make it 0-4!
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Munoz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 63' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Munoz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 66' Kristian Thorstvedt is replacing Junya Ito for the KRC Genk side.
- 70' It’s a booking for KAA Gent player. Michael Ngadeu gets a Yellow card.
- 73' Elisha Owusu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sven Kums on 73 minute.
- 74' A tactical swap from KAA Gent — Elisha Owusu on, Sven Kums off on 74 minutes.
- 76' Angelo Preciado is replacing Bryan Heynen for the KRC Genk side.
- 77' KRC Genk make a change. Bryan Heynen trudges off to be replaced by Angelo Preciado on 77 minutes.
- 78' The KAA Gent manager makes a substitution. Julien De Sart departs to be replaced by Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe.
- 79' Magnificent from Tarik Tissoudali! That is 49 goals in 100 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 84' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. KRC Genk needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 86' Time for substitution for KAA Gent. Tarik Tissoudali is replaced by Giorgi Chakvetadze.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for KAA Gent. Ilombe Mboyo will be fuming at that decision.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for KRC Genk and KAA Gent (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 33
-
7
Junya Ito ↓ Kristian Thorstvedt 66'
- 17
-
8
Bryan Heynen ↓ Angelo Preciado 76'
- 26
- 10
- 18
-
11
Mike Ndayishimye ↓ Ike Ugbo 77'
- 23
- 3
Bench
-
21
Ike Ugbo ↑ 77'
- 20
- 2
- 24
-
77
Angelo Preciado ↑ 76'
- 40
-
42
Kristian Thorstvedt ↑ 66'
- 15
Coach
John van den Brom
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Laurent Depoitre ↓ Ilombe Mboyo 86'
- 25
-
24
Sven Kums ↓ Elisha Owusu 73'
- 9
- 1
- 5
- 13
- 34
- 21
- 18
- 2
Bench
-
6
Elisha Owusu ↑ 73'
- 31
- 33
-
10
Giorgi Chakvetadze ↑ 86'
-
8
Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe ↑ 77'
-
14
Alessio Castro-Montes ↑ 77'
-
7
Ilombe Mboyo ↑ 86'
Coach
Hein Vanhaezebrouck
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 4 |
| Ruslan Malinovskyi | 3 |
| Tarik Tissoudali | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Matisse Samoise | 3 |
| Roman Bezus | 3 |
| Yira Sor | 3 |
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 2 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.34
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95
KAA Gent xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KAA Gent win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
52%
Draw or KAA Gent
73%
KRC Genk or KAA Gent
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KAA Gent win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 2
7%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 3
5.9%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KAA Gent covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 21% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 15% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.