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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | KAA Gent | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Nov | Royal Standard de Liege | 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 Liege | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 0–2 | 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' Temperatures are rising at Cegeka Arena as KRC Genk face off against KAA Gent in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. KAA Gent is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 12' A stunning finish from Tarik Tissoudali — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 17' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 21' Yira Sor has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 21 minutes.
- 26' Christopher Bonsu Baah needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
- 31' KAA Gent fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 36' 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.
- 41' KRC Genk are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against KAA Gent's shape.
- 46' Another change for KAA Gent made on 46 minute. Jordan Torunarigha leaves to be changed by Nurio Fortuna.
- 51' What a moment for Yira Sor! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ismael Kandouss is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KAA Gent.
- 57' Sven Kums is having his name booked by the referee on 57.
- 62' Joseph Paintsil is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for KAA Gent so far.
- 66' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Alieu Fadera on 66 minutes.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Nurio Fortuna. He receives a card.
- 71' Hyun-seok Hong makes way for Hugo Cuypers at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from KAA Gent.
- 73' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Yira Sor on 73 minutes.
- 78' The whistle greets Yira Sor as he departs to be replaced by Toluwalas Arokodare.
- 79' Another substitution for KRC Genk to replace Alieu Fadera by Joris Kayembe on 79 minute.
- 84' A quiet spell here at Cegeka Arena. KAA Gent seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 88' A change in the KRC Genk ranks — Joseph Paintsil exits the field as Christopher Bonsu Baah enters on 88.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Tarik Tissoudali | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Matisse Samoise | 3 |
| Roman Bezus | 3 |
| Yira Sor | 3 |
| Ruslan Malinovskyi | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 2 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.96
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75
KAA Gent xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk or KAA Gent 76% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
68%
Draw or KAA Gent
56%
KRC Genk or KAA Gent
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.2%
2 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.5%
1 – 0
4.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
4%
0 – 2
3.8%
0 – 1
3.7%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KAA Gent covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 18% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 16% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.