KRC Genk vs KAA Gent, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs KAA Gent — Jupiler League at Cegeka Arena.
Match Details
- Referee Nicolas Laforge
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | KAA Gent | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Nov | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Nov | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Oct | KV Kortrijk | A | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | KV Mechelen | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | KRC Genk | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Nov | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Oct | Royal Standard de Liège | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 0–2 | 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' What a night it is going to be! KRC Genk welcome KAA Gent for this crunch clash at Cegeka Arena.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering KRC Genk that had 316 games and scored 528 goals.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Malick Fofana is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KAA Gent.
- 12' Tarik Tissoudali does the damage! The net is bulging and KAA Gent surge ahead!
- 17' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 21' Goal! Yira Sor scores his 8 goal in 316 matches.
- 26' KAA Gent are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 31' It is a cagey affair so far. KRC Genk in their trying to find a way past KAA Gent's compact .
- 36' Daniel Munoz, a Colombia , has 45 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 41' The 24-year-old Maarten Vandevoordt has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Fresh legs for KAA Gent! Nurio Fortuna comes on to replace Jordan Torunarigha.
- 51' Assisted by Joseph Paintsil with the perfectly-timed delivery and Yira Sor makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 56' KRC Genk have won 528 goals from 316 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 57' That looks like a foul for a card for Sven Kums.
- 62' A quiet spell here at Cegeka Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 66' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Alieu Fadera on 66 minutes.
- 71' Poor challenge from Nurio Fortuna. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 71' The KAA Gent manager makes a substitution. Hyun-seok Hong departs to be replaced by Hugo Cuypers.
- 73' Yira Sor picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 78' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Yira Sor is replaced by Toluwalas Arokodare.
- 79' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Alieu Fadera is withdrawn and Joris Kayembe gets his opportunity.
- 84' Over 84 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 88' Christopher Bonsu Baah has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joseph Paintsil on 88 minute.
- It finishes all square. KRC Genk and KAA Gent share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 17
-
8
Bryan Heynen ↓ Matias Galarza 88'
- 28
- 26
- 23
- 3
- 34
-
14
Yira Sor ↓ Toluwalas Arokodare 78'
-
7
Alieu Fadera ↓ Joris Kayembe 79'
Bench
-
18
Joris Kayembe ↑ 79'
- 19
-
99
Toluwalas Arokodare ↑ 78'
- 9
-
25
Matias Galarza ↑ 88'
- 41
-
90
Christopher Bonsu Baah ↑ 88'
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 33
- 24
- 13
- 4
- 10
- 5
- 18
-
7
Hyun-seok Hong ↓ Hugo Cuypers 71'
- 19
- 20
Bench
- 22
- 17
-
25
Nurio Fortuna ↑ 46'
- 30
-
11
Hugo Cuypers ↑ 71'
- 8
- 6
Coach
Hein Vanhaezebrouck
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 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.96
KAA Gent xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
51%
Draw or KAA Gent
73%
KRC Genk or KAA Gent
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
0 – 2
9.9%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 3
6.3%
1 – 3
6.3%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.2%
1 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KAA Gent covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 11% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +1 | 42% | 23% | 35% |
| +1.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +2 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.