Wednesday , 30 September 2026

KRC Genk vs KAA Gent, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2022-23
KRC Genk
1 – 0
Full Time
KAA Gent
Sun 18 Sep 2022 · 11:30 UTC Luminus Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 18' Michael Ngadeu
Daniel Munoz 44' Y
Y 74' Bruno Godeau
Mark McKenzie 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

KRC Genk vs KAA Gent — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 7 19
2 KAA Gent 7 19
3 Club Brugge KV 7 18
4 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 7 18
5 RSC Anderlecht 7 13
6 SV Zulte-Waregem 7 11
7 Royal Standard de Liège 7 11
8 KVC Westerlo 7 10
9 KRC Genk 7 9
10 SK Beveren 7 9
11 K. Sint-Truidense VV 7 8
12 Lommel SK 7 8
13 Royal Antwerp FC 7 7
14 UR La Louvière Centre 7 4
15 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 7 4
16 Cercle Brugge KSV 7 3
17 KV Mechelen 7 3
18 KV Kortrijk 7 3

Head-to-Head

11
6
3
KRC Genk 20 games · Avg 3.0 goals KAA Gent
Last 5 meetings
2022-09-18 KRC Genk 1–0 KAA Gent 2021-10-24 KRC Genk 0–3 KAA Gent 2021-01-21 KRC Genk 1–1 KAA Gent 2020-10-26 KAA Gent 1–2 KRC Genk 2020-01-25 KAA Gent 4–1 KRC Genk

Recent Form

KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep KAA Gent H 1–0 W
11 Sep Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 2–1 W
03 Sep K. Sint-Truidense VV H 0–0 D
27 Aug FC Seraing A 4–0 W
20 Aug Cercle Brugge KSV H 2–1 W
14 Aug SV Zulte-Waregem A 4–1 W
KAA Gent
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep KRC Genk A 0–1 L
11 Sep SV Zulte-Waregem H 2–0 W
04 Sep Sporting du Pays de Charleroi A 1–2 L
01 Sep RSC Anderlecht A 1–0 W
28 Aug Royal Antwerp FC H 1–2 L
25 Aug AS Omonia Lefkosia A 0–2 L

Season Stats

KRC Genk KAA Gent
#9 Position #2
9 Points 19
7 Played 7
2 / 3 / 2 W / D / L 6 / 1 / 0
13 Scored 13
12 Conceded 4
+1 GD +9
1.29 PPG 2.71
29% Win % 86%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
43% Clean Sheets
KAA Gent this season

KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts). KAA Gent are 2nd (19 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

KRC Genk
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KAA Gent
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/–
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

KRC Genk
Rafiu Durosinmi 5 G
Aaron Bibout 2 G
Josue Ndenge Kongolo 2 G
Bryan Heynen 1 G
KAA Gent
Josue Vergara 3 G
Tiago Araujo 2 G 2 A
Momodou Lamin Sonko 2 G 1 A
Ibrahima Cisse 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Luminus Arena as KRC Genk face off against KAA Gent in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe, as he is very good at scoring at Luminus Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' KAA Gent come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 18' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Michael Ngadeu.
  • 23' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KRC Genk and KAA Gent are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 28' KRC Genk have won 540 goals from 320 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 33' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 38' The whistle greets Jordan Torunarigha as he departs to be replaced by Bruno Godeau.
  • 43' Carlos Cuesta is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for KAA Gent so far.
  • 44' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Munoz is booked for KRC Genk — Yellow card on 44.
  • 46' The whistle greets Angelo Preciado as he departs to be replaced by Mbwana Samatta.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jordan Torunarigha is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KRC Genk.
  • 68' The whistle greets Bilal El Khannous as he departs to be replaced by Nicolas Castro.
  • 71' Another change for KAA Gent made on 71 minute. Hyun-Seok Hong leaves to be changed by Andrew Hjulsager.
  • 74' A moment of madness from Bruno Godeau on 74 minutes earns him a Yellow card. KAA Gent will be frustrated.
  • 79' The home supporters are growing impatient. KRC Genk must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 80' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Paul Onuachu departs to be replaced by Andras Nemeth.
  • 85' KAA Gent fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mark McKenzie on 86.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.

Lineups

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

KAA Gent Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Toluwalas Arokodare 4
Yira Sor 3
Ruslan Malinovskyi 3
Tarik Tissoudali 3
Joseph Paintsil 3
Matisse Samoise 3
Roman Bezus 3
Joseph Paintsil 2

Head to Head

2022-09-18 KRC Genk 1–0 KAA Gent 2021-10-24 KRC Genk 0–3 KAA Gent 2021-01-21 KRC Genk 1–1 KAA Gent 2020-10-26 KAA Gent 1–2 KRC Genk 2020-01-25 KAA Gent 4–1 KRC Genk

KRC Genk Form

2022-09-18 KRC Genk 1–0 KAA Gent W 2022-09-11 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 1–2 KRC Genk W 2022-09-03 KRC Genk 0–0 K. Sint-Truidense VV D 2022-08-27 FC Seraing 0–4 KRC Genk W 2022-08-20 KRC Genk 2–1 Cercle Brugge KSV W 2022-08-14 SV Zulte-Waregem 1–4 KRC Genk W

KAA Gent Form

2022-09-18 KRC Genk 1–0 KAA Gent L 2022-09-11 KAA Gent 2–0 SV Zulte-Waregem W 2022-09-04 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 2–1 KAA Gent L 2022-09-01 RSC Anderlecht 0–1 KAA Gent W 2022-08-28 KAA Gent 1–2 Royal Antwerp FC L 2022-08-25 AS Omonia Lefkosia 2–0 KAA Gent L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.96 KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52 KAA Gent xG
I would bet for: KRC Genk or KAA Gent 74% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
KRC Genk34% Draw26% KAA Gent40%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

KRC Genk or Draw
60%
Draw or KAA Gent
66%
KRC Genk or KAA Gent
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk18% Draw48% KAA Gent34%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
11.8%
0 – 0
10.5%
0 – 2
9.4%
1 – 2
9%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 3
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — KRC Genk

Handicap KRC Genk covers Push KAA Gent covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 14% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 51% — 49%
+1 51% 23% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 15% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
23% ✗
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
39% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.