KRC Genk vs KV Kortrijk, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs KV Kortrijk — Jupiler League at Cegeka Arena.
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- KV Kortrijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Cegeka Arena!
- 5' KV Kortrijk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KRC Genk and KV Kortrijk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 23' What a strike from Joseph Paintsil! The score is 1-0.
- 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Abdoulaye Sissako, as he is very good at scoring at Cegeka Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' Maarten Vandevoordt has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Felipe Avenatti.
- 49' Assisted by Patrik Hrosovsky with the perfectly-timed delivery and Yira Sor makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 54' Joseph Paintsil does the damage! The net is bulging and KRC Genk surge ahead!
- 58' The referee calls foul for Mark Mampassi. He receives a card.
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Bryan Heynen makes it 4-0.
- 61' KV Kortrijk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mounaim El Idrissy is hanging Massimo Bruno on the field on 61 minute.
- 65' A change in the KRC Genk ranks — Yira Sor exits the field as Andi Zeqiri enters on 65.
- 70' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 75' A quiet spell here at Cegeka Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 76' KRC Genk ring the changes. Joseph Paintsil has done his job and it is now time for Christopher Bonsu Baah to step up.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Luca Oyen. He replaces Alieu Fadera on 77 minute.
- 80' The crowd applauds Bilal El Khannouss as he leaves the pitch. Matias Galarza steps in for KRC Genk.
- 85' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 86' The whistle greets Isaak Davies as he departs to be replaced by Alexander Mighten.
- 87' KV Kortrijk ring the changes. Marco Kana has done his job and it is now time for Lynnt Audoor to step up.
- Game over. The scoreline of 4-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 2
- 17
- 8
- 28
- 26
- 46
- 23
- 34
-
14
Yira Sor ↓ Andi Zeqiri 65'
-
7
Alieu Fadera ↓ Luca Oyen 77'
Bench
-
24
Luca Oyen ↑ 77'
- 19
- 99
-
9
Andi Zeqiri ↑ 65'
-
25
Matias Galarza ↑ 80'
- 41
-
90
Christopher Bonsu Baah ↑ 76'
-
77
Zakaria El Ouahdi ↑ 65'
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
KV Kortrijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 66
- 70
-
20
Felipe Avenatti ↓ Sheyi Ojo 61'
-
16
Marco Kana ↓ Lynnt Audoor 87'
- 39
- 11
- 6
- 4
- 1
- 44
Bench
-
54
Sheyi Ojo ↑ 61'
- 95
- 15
-
99
Mounaim El Idrissy ↑ 61'
-
23
Alexander Mighten ↑ 86'
- 21
-
89
Lynnt Audoor ↑ 87'
Coach
Glen De Boeck
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.98
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
KV Kortrijk xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
86%
Draw or KV Kortrijk
37%
KRC Genk or KV Kortrijk
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
11.4%
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
7.8%
3 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
6.3%
0 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KV Kortrijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 20% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 24% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
KV Kortrijk keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.