KRC Genk vs KAA Gent, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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KRC Genk vs KAA Gent — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
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 Louviere 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' We are underway at Luminus Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' KAA Gent is showing some good football. However, KAA Gent are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' KRC Genk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KAA Gent backline.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' KRC Genk started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' Maarten Vandevoordt has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 316 appearances.
- 43' Matisse Samoise does the damage! The net is bulging and KAA Gent surge ahead!
- 44' What a strike from Matisse Samoise! The score is 0-2.
- 49' It looks like no one’s ball. KAA Gent is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 53' Patrik Hrosovsky was booked on 53.
- 58' Roman Bezus has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 58 minutes.
- 59' Brilliant from the ! Roman Bezus makes it 0-4 with a superb finish on 59.
- 60' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Daniel Munoz.
- 63' Daniel Munoz is having his name booked by the referee on 63.
- 66' Another substitution for KRC Genk to replace Junya Ito by Kristian Thorstvedt on 66 minute.
- 70' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Michael Ngadeu on 70 minutes.
- 73' It is a substitution in KAA Gent team. Sven Kums is replaced by Elisha Owusu on 73 minute.
- 74' Another change for KAA Gent made on 74 minute. Sven Kums leaves to be changed by Elisha Owusu.
- 76' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Bryan Heynen is replaced by Angelo Preciado.
- 77' Bryan Heynen makes way for Angelo Preciado at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 78' Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe is replacing Julien De Sart for the KAA Gent side.
- 79' GOAL! Tarik Tissoudali scores on 79.
- 84' It’s high time Hein Vanhaezebrouck made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 86' The crowd applauds Tarik Tissoudali as he leaves the pitch. Giorgi Chakvetadze steps in for KAA Gent.
- 90' Ilombe Mboyo is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The points are shared — KRC Genk 0-3 KAA Gent. Honours even.
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 |
| Matisse Samoise | 3 |
| Roman Bezus | 3 |
| Yira Sor | 3 |
| Ruslan Malinovskyi | 3 |
| Tarik Tissoudali | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 2 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.37
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.16
KAA Gent xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 72% + KAA Gent to win 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KAA Gent win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
33%
Draw or KAA Gent
88%
KRC Genk or KAA Gent
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: KAA Gent win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
18.1%
0 – 1
17%
0 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
9.6%
0 – 4
6.8%
1 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.7%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 5
3%
1 – 4
2.8%
1 – 0
2.3%
1 – 5
1.3%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KAA Gent covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 4% | 96% |
| -0.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| +0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +1 | 22% | 25% | 53% |
| +1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +2 | 47% | 24% | 29% |
| +2.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
69%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

