KRC Genk vs KV Kortrijk, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs KV Kortrijk — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- KV Kortrijk 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | KV Kortrijk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | KV Oostende | A | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | KRC Genk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Sep | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–4 | L |
| 10 Sep | KV Mechelen | H | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Sep | KAS Eupen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Royal Standard de Liège | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | KV Kortrijk | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #18 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 4 | Scored | 0 |
| 4 | Conceded | 6 |
| +0 | GD | -6 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
0%
Clean Sheets
KV Kortrijk this season
KV Kortrijk this season
KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts). KV Kortrijk are 18th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KRC Genk
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. KV Kortrijk kicks off things out of here…
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Habib Keita is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KV Kortrijk.
- 10' Oleksii Sych needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Wouter Vrancken might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' Billel Messaoudi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 231 appearances.
- 37' GOAL! Paul Onuachu scores on 37.
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dylan Mbayo made 30 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 47' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 52' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KRC Genk and KV Kortrijk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' Daniel Munoz picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 58' What a strike from Faiz Selemani! The score is 1-1.
- 63' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 67' Billel Messaoudi gets the nod from KV Kortrijk. He replaces Faiz Selemani and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' KRC Genk currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 74' KV Kortrijk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pape Habib Gueye is hanging David Henen on the field on 74 minute.
- 76' The referee has no hesitation. Angelo Preciado is booked for KRC Genk — Yellow card on 76.
- 76' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Angelo Preciado is replaced by Mbwana Samatta.
- 78' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Paul Onuachu makes it 2-1.
- 82' Controversy at the stadium! Bryan Heynen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 83' Nayel Mehssatou is replacing Oleksii Sych for the KV Kortrijk side.
- 84' Mike Ndayishimye makes way for Matias Galarza at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 87' KRC Genk player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The points are shared — KRC Genk 2-1 KV Kortrijk. Honours even.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 17
- 8
- 26
- 18
- 77
- 11
- 46
- 23
- 34
Bench
-
7
Mbwana Samatta ↑ 76'
- 40
- 27
-
35
Andras Nemeth ↑ 76'
- 10
-
25
Matias Galarza ↑ 84'
- 22
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
KV Kortrijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 66
-
77
David Henen ↓ Pape Habib Gueye 74'
- 22
-
20
Felipe Avenatti ↓ Dylan Mbayo 83'
- 30
- 4
- 10
- 32
- 31
-
12
Habib Keita ↓ Stjepan Loncar 83'
-
6
Oleksii Sych ↓ Nayel Mehssatou 83'
Bench
- 24
- 26
-
33
Stjepan Loncar ↑ 83'
-
7
Dylan Mbayo ↑ 83'
- 16
-
17
Pape Habib Gueye ↑ 74'
-
9
Billel Messaoudi ↑ 67'
-
25
Nayel Mehssatou ↑ 83'
- 1
Coach
Adnan Custovic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 5 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 4 |
| Ilombe Mboyo | 2 |
| Nacho Ferri | 2 |
| Pape Habib Gueye | 2 |
| Ilombe Mboyo | 2 |
| Daniel Munoz | 2 |
| Patrik Hrosovsky | 2 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.96
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.39
KV Kortrijk xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk to win 81% + Under — clean sheet likely 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
94%
Draw or KV Kortrijk
19%
KRC Genk or KV Kortrijk
87%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
15.6%
3 – 0
14.8%
1 – 0
10.8%
4 – 0
10.8%
5 – 0
6.4%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
4.7%
1 – 1
4.4%
4 – 1
4.4%
6 – 0
3.3%
5 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KV Kortrijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -2 | 47% | 22% | 31% |
| -1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| -1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| -0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +0.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +1 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +1.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
68%
✗
KV Kortrijk keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.