KRC Genk vs KAS Eupen, Jupiler League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs KAS Eupen — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
Match Details
- Referee Nicolas Laforge
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
- Referee Thibaud Nijssen
- Referee Jimmy Cremers
- Referee Kevin Dhondt
- Referee
- Referee Maarten Toeback
5 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 12.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | KAA Gent | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 11 | 27 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Lommel SK | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 11 | 15 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liège | 11 | 15 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | KV Mechelen | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 11 | 11 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 11 | 11 |
| 14 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | SK Beveren | 11 | 10 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 11 | 9 |
| 17 | UR La Louvière Centre | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 11 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | KAS Eupen | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | KAA Gent | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | KV Oostende | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Sep | KV Mechelen | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | KRC Genk | A | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Oct | Royal Excel Mouscron | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Sep | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Sep | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Sep | KAA Gent | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
KRC Genk
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
3/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
KRC Genk
| Rafiu Durosinmi | 6 G | |
| Aaron Bibout | 3 G | |
| Junya Ito | 2 G | 2 A |
| Josue Ndenge Kongolo | 2 G | |
| Bryan Heynen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Luminus Arena as KRC Genk face off against KAS Eupen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Beñat San José will be considering his options from the bench.
- 6' Against the run of play, Paul Onuachu has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 11' The 28-year-old Edo Kayembe has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 16' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 21' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 26' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 36' With 1 assists to his name this season, Daniel Munoz is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KAS Eupen.
- 41' Smail Prevljak has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 47' The Nigeria Cyriel Dessers breaks the deadlock on 47 minutes. 2-0!
- 52' It’s high time Beñat San José made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 57' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jess Thorup might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 58' Smail Prevljak is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonathan Heris at the 58 minute mark.
- 61' Kristian Thorstvedt is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cyriel Dessers at the 61 minute mark.
- 66' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 68' KRC Genk make a change. Patrik Hrosovsky trudges off to be replaced by Bryan Heynen on 68 minutes.
- 70' It’s a booking for KAS Eupen player. Ignace N'dri gets a Yellow card.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Mamadou Kone. He replaces Knowledge Musona on 71 minute.
- 74' Magnificent from Theo Bongonda! That is 62 goals in 204 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 75' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Paul Onuachu is replaced by Junya Ito.
- 80' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 81' Poor challenge from Dries Wouters. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 82' A tactical swap from KAS Eupen — Nils Schouterden on, Adriano Correia off on 82 minutes.
- 83' GOAL! Theo Bongonda scores on 83.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Edo Kayembe on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for KAS Eupen.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 1
- 33
-
17
Patrik Hrosovsky ↓ Bryan Heynen 68'
- 4
- 21
- 31
- 10
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↓ Junya Ito 75'
- 46
- 23
Bench
- 38
- 5
-
7
Junya Ito ↑ 75'
-
8
Bryan Heynen ↑ 68'
- 26
- 24
- 35
- 80
-
42
Kristian Thorstvedt ↑ 61'
- 11
Coach
Jess Thorup
KAS Eupen Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 8
- 5
- 21
- 1
- 39
-
10
Knowledge Musona ↓ Mamadou Kone 71'
- 34
-
28
Jonathan Heris ↓ Smail Prevljak 58'
- 7
- 22
Bench
-
77
Mamadou Kone ↑ 71'
- 17
-
9
Smail Prevljak ↑ 58'
- 11
-
18
Nils Schouterden ↑ 82'
- 31
- 29
Coach
Beñat San José
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 8 |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 4 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 4 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Stef Peeters | 3 |
| Smail Prevljak | 3 |
| Theo Bongonda | 2 |
| Leandro Trossard | 2 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.81
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
KAS Eupen xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
81%
Draw or KAS Eupen
43%
KRC Genk or KAS Eupen
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
10.1%
2 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
5.8%
3 – 0
5.7%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 2
3%
0 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KAS Eupen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 23% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
KAS Eupen keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

