KRC Genk vs KAA Gent, Jupiler League 2024-25 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs KAA Gent — Jupiler League at Cegeka Arena.
Match Details
- Referee Jan Boterberg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | KAA Gent | H | 4–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Feb | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | KAA Gent | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Feb | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | KRC Genk | A | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Mar | KV Kortrijk | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Club Brugge KV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | KRC Genk | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Feb | Beerschot VA | H | 3–2 | W |
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 Cegeka Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KRC Genk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Momodou Lamin Sonko suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Atsuki Ito, as he is very good at scoring at Cegeka Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Konstantinos Karetsas is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KRC Genk.
- 35' The 23-year-old Aime Omgba has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Konstantinos Karetsas argues furiously but the card stands.
- 38' A stunning finish from Konstantinos Karetsas — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' Mathias Delorge has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 263 appearances.
- 50' The Nigeria forward Toluwalas Arokodare breaks the deadlock on 50 minutes. 2-0!
- 55' KAA Gent have won 447 goals from 299 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 60' Fresh legs for KAA Gent! Hyllarion Goore comes on to replace Andri Gudjohnsen.
- 65' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KRC Genk and KAA Gent are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 70' KRC Genk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KAA Gent backline.
- 71' Fresh legs for KRC Genk! Hyun-Gyu Oh comes on to replace Toluwalas Arokodare.
- 73' The KAA Gent manager makes a substitution. Atsuki Ito departs to be replaced by Aime Omgba.
- 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. KRC Genk must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 83' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 87' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Zakaria El Ouahdi is replaced by Ken Nkuba.
- 88' Goal! Hyun-Gyu Oh scores his 20 goal in 410 matches.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Yira Sor. He replaces Christopher Bonsu Baah on 89 minute.
- With this win, KRC Genk is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 8
- 99
- 3
- 39
- 6
-
23
Jarne Steuckers ↓ Noah Adedeji 71'
- 21
- 7
-
77
Zakaria El Ouahdi ↓ Ken Nkuba 87'
- 20
Bench
-
17
Patrik Hrosovsky ↑ 71'
- 1
-
27
Ken Nkuba ↑ 87'
-
9
Hyun-Gyu Oh ↑ 71'
-
14
Yira Sor ↑ 89'
- 24
- 19
- 44
-
32
Noah Adedeji ↑ 71'
- 51
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 23
- 17
- 4
-
14
Dante Vanzeir ↓ Sven Kums 73'
- 18
- 20
-
15
Atsuki Ito ↓ Aime Omgba 73'
- 16
- 32
- 9
Bench
-
24
Sven Kums ↑ 73'
- 30
- 2
-
11
Momodou Lamin Sonko ↑ 60'
- 8
-
10
Aime Omgba ↑ 73'
- 38
- 19
-
45
Hyllarion Goore ↑ 60'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.02
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
KAA Gent xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk or KAA Gent 73% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
64%
Draw or KAA Gent
63%
KRC Genk or KAA Gent
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
11.4%
0 – 0
11.3%
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KAA Gent covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 22% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.