Wednesday , 7 October 2026

KRC Genk vs KV Kortrijk, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2023-24
KRC Genk
4 – 0
Full Time
KV Kortrijk
Sun 17 Dec 2023 · 18:15 UTC Cegeka Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Felipe Avenatti
Y 58' Mark Mampassi

Overview

Match Preview

KRC Genk vs KV Kortrijk — Jupiler League at Cegeka Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Bram Van Driessche

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 7 19
2 KAA Gent 7 19
3 Club Brugge KV 7 18
4 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 7 18
5 RSC Anderlecht 7 13
6 SV Zulte-Waregem 7 11
7 Royal Standard de Liege 7 11
8 KVC Westerlo 7 10
9 KRC Genk 7 9
10 SK Beveren 7 9
11 K. Sint-Truidense VV 7 8
12 Lommel SK 7 8
13 Royal Antwerp FC 7 7
14 UR La Louviere Centre 7 4
15 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 7 4
16 Cercle Brugge KSV 7 3
17 KV Mechelen 7 3
18 KV Kortrijk 7 3

Head-to-Head

9
2
3
KRC Genk 14 games · Avg 2.9 goals KV Kortrijk
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-17 KRC Genk 4–0 KV Kortrijk 2023-10-29 KV Kortrijk 0–3 KRC Genk 2022-12-26 KV Kortrijk 1–0 KRC Genk 2022-10-08 KRC Genk 2–1 KV Kortrijk 2022-02-27 KRC Genk 2–0 KV Kortrijk

Recent Form

KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Dec KV Kortrijk H 4–0 W
10 Dec KAS Eupen A 3–1 W
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
KV Kortrijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Dec KRC Genk A 0–4 L
08 Dec KVC Westerlo H 1–2 L
02 Dec KAS Eupen A 1–1 D
26 Nov KV Mechelen H 0–3 L
12 Nov Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 0–3 L
04 Nov RWDM Molenbeek FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

KRC Genk KV Kortrijk
#9 Position #18
9 Points 3
7 Played 7
2 / 3 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 6
13 Scored 2
12 Conceded 15
+1 GD -13
1.29 PPG 0.43
29% Win % 14%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
14% Clean Sheets
KV Kortrijk this season

KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts). KV Kortrijk are 18th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

KRC Genk
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KV Kortrijk
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/4
76+
–/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

KRC Genk
Rafiu Durosinmi 5 G
Aaron Bibout 2 G
Josue Ndenge Kongolo 2 G
Bryan Heynen 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Cegeka Arena that hosts another battle between KRC Genk and KV Kortrijk.
  • 5' Morocco international Bilal El Khannouss has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KRC Genk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' Marco Kana has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 398 appearances.
  • 23' What a moment for Joseph Paintsil! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 28' 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.
  • 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 38' A quiet spell here at Cegeka Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 43' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 45' It’s a booking for KV Kortrijk player. Felipe Avenatti gets a card.
  • 49' Yira Sor has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
  • 54' Magnificent from Joseph Paintsil! That is 61 goals in 323 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 58' Mark Mampassi picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 60' Bryan Heynen adds to his 1 season tally! KRC Genk lead 4-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 61' The crowd applauds Massimo Bruno as he leaves the pitch. Mounaim El Idrissy steps in for KV Kortrijk.
  • 65' KRC Genk make a change. Yira Sor trudges off to be replaced by Andi Zeqiri on 65 minutes.
  • 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. KRC Genk must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 75' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 76' Joseph Paintsil makes way for Christopher Bonsu Baah at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Luca Oyen. He replaces Alieu Fadera on 77 minute.
  • 80' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Bilal El Khannouss departs to be replaced by Matias Galarza.
  • 85' It looks surprising KV Kortrijk does not make any changes. Abdoulaye Sissako has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 86' It is a substitution in KV Kortrijk team. Isaak Davies is replaced by Alexander Mighten on 86 minute.
  • 87' A change in the KV Kortrijk ranks — Marco Kana exits the field as Lynnt Audoor enters on 87.
  • The points are shared — KRC Genk 4-0 KV Kortrijk. Honours even.

Lineups

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

KV Kortrijk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Glen De Boeck

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Paul Onuachu 5
Joseph Paintsil 4
Nacho Ferri 2
Pape Habib Gueye 2
Ilombe Mboyo 2
Daniel Munoz 2
Patrik Hrosovsky 2
Julien De Sart 2

Head to Head

2023-12-17 KRC Genk 4–0 KV Kortrijk 2023-10-29 KV Kortrijk 0–3 KRC Genk 2022-12-26 KV Kortrijk 1–0 KRC Genk 2022-10-08 KRC Genk 2–1 KV Kortrijk 2022-02-27 KRC Genk 2–0 KV Kortrijk

KRC Genk Form

2023-12-17 KRC Genk 4–0 KV Kortrijk W 2023-12-10 KAS Eupen 1–3 KRC Genk W 2023-12-03 KRC Genk 2–2 KAA Gent D 2023-11-25 Royal Standard de Liege 1–0 KRC Genk L 2023-11-12 KRC Genk 3–1 Oud-Heverlee Leuven W 2023-11-04 Royal Antwerp FC 3–2 KRC Genk L

KV Kortrijk Form

2023-12-17 KRC Genk 4–0 KV Kortrijk L 2023-12-08 KV Kortrijk 1–2 KVC Westerlo L 2023-12-02 KAS Eupen 1–1 KV Kortrijk D 2023-11-26 KV Kortrijk 0–3 KV Mechelen L 2023-11-12 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 3–0 KV Kortrijk L 2023-11-04 RWDM Molenbeek FC 1–1 KV Kortrijk D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.9 KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.45 KV Kortrijk xG
I would bet for: KRC Genk to win 79% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk79% Draw14% KV Kortrijk7%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

KRC Genk or Draw
93%
Draw or KV Kortrijk
21%
KRC Genk or KV Kortrijk
86%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk64% Draw32% KV Kortrijk4%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14.9%
3 – 0
13.9%
1 – 0
10.5%
4 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
6.5%
3 – 1
6.3%
5 – 0
5.8%
1 – 1
5%
0 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
4.6%
6 – 0
2.9%
5 – 1
2.8%

Asian Handicap — KRC Genk

Handicap KRC Genk covers Push KV Kortrijk covers
-2.5 45% — 55%
-2 45% 22% 33%
-1.5 67% — 33%
-1 67% 19% 15%
-0.5 85% — 15%
+0.5 97% — 3%
+1 97% 3% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
64% ✓
KV Kortrijk keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.