KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- KV Mechelen 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erik Lambrechts
- Referee Wesli De Cremer
- Referee Jo De Weirdt
- Referee Alexandre Boucaut
- Referee Christophe Battiston
- Referee Vito Di Vincenzo
- Referee
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | KV Mechelen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Beerschot VA | A | 2–5 | L |
| 30 Aug | Club Brugge KV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Aug | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Aug | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | KRC Genk | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Sep | KV Oostende | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Aug | KAA Gent | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Aug | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Aug | Royal Excel Mouscron | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Aug | RSC Anderlecht | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #15 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 0 |
| 4 | Conceded | 2 |
| +0 | GD | -2 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
0%
Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
KV Mechelen this season
KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts). KV Mechelen are 15th (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' That's the starting whistle at Luminus Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between KRC Genk and KV Mechelen.
- 5' William Togui has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 6' A goal from the Sweden international Kerim Mrabti! He fires home on 6 to make it 0-1!
- 10' Against the run of play, Paul Onuachu has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joachim Van Damme, as he is very good at scoring at Luminus Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' 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.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daniel Munoz made 316 appearances and scored 24 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' KV Mechelen is showing some good football. However, KV Mechelen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joachim Van Damme on 45 minutes.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' Lucas Bijker doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 56' Another substitution for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen to replace Kerim Mrabti by Nikola Storm on 56 minute.
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 66' The Yellow-Red KV Mechelen manager makes a substitution. Rob Schoofs departs to be replaced by Marian Shved.
- 68' What a moment for Paul Onuachu! That strike on 68 puts his side firmly in control.
- 73' Time for substitution for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen. Gustav Engvall is replaced by William Togui.
- 78' KV Mechelen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 79' Another substitution for KRC Genk to replace Patrik Hrosovsky by Dries Wouters on 79 minute.
- 84' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 84 minutes.
- 85' Mats Moller Daehli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bastien Toma at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- Another three points for KRC Genk.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
-
33
Jhon Lucumi ↓ Kouassi Eboue 85'
- 7
- 17
- 31
- 24
- 18
- 42
- 23
- 11
Bench
- 9
-
20
Mats Moller Daehli ↑ 85'
-
38
Kouassi Eboue ↑ 85'
-
4
Dries Wouters ↑ 79'
- 26
- 2
- 35
- 16
- 22
Coach
Domenico Olivieri
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 13
-
19
Kerim Mrabti ↓ Nikola Storm 56'
- 23
- 3
-
16
Rob Schoofs C ↓ Marian Shved 66'
-
20
Gustav Engvall ↓ William Togui 73'
- 10
- 1
- 40
- 29
Bench
- 7
- 15
- 6
- 8
-
35
Marian Shved ↑ 66'
- 2
-
11
Nikola Storm ↑ 56'
-
9
William Togui ↑ 73'
- 26
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 3 |
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 2 |
| Rob Schoofs | 2 |
| Bryan Heynen | 2 |
| Kerim Mrabti | 2 |
| Nikola Storm | 2 |
| Bilal El Khannouss | 1 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 1 |
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.33
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
87%
Draw or KV Mechelen
33%
KRC Genk or KV Mechelen
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
10.7%
3 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
8.6%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
6.2%
4 – 0
5.6%
4 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 1
2.8%
1 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KV Mechelen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 21% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 23% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.