KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- KV Mechelen 30 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | KV Mechelen | H | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Feb | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Club Brugge KV | H | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | KRC Genk | A | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Feb | KV Oostende | H | 3–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Beerschot VA | H | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Jan | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Nov | Club Brugge KV | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #5 |
| 42 | Points | 45 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 11 / 9 / 10 | W / D / L | 12 / 9 / 9 |
| 46 | Scored | 39 |
| 47 | Conceded | 37 |
| -1 | GD | +2 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 37% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts). KV Mechelen are 5th (45 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Luminus Arena that hosts another battle between KRC Genk and KV Mechelen.
- 5' Brilliant from the ! Luca Oyen makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 5.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 15' KV Mechelen seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lucas Bijker is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KRC Genk.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 26' It’s gonna be a Red card for Thibault Peyre.
- 31' 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.
- 32' Samuel Oum Gouet gets the nod from Yellow-Red KV Mechelen. He replaces Geoffry Hairemans and will look to change the dynamic.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KRC Genk and KV Mechelen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' KRC Genk currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' A change in the Yellow-Red KV Mechelen ranks — Lucas Bijker exits the field as Alec Van Hoorenbeeck enters on 46.
- 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Hugo Cuypers makes it 1-1.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' Belgium international Maarten Vandevoordt has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' Patrik Hrosovsky makes way for Kristian Thorstvedt at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 66' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mujaid Sadick makes it 2-1.
- 67' Another substitution for KRC Genk to replace Mike Ndayishimye by Theo Bongonda on 67 minute.
- 72' Mike Ndayishimye is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for KV Mechelen tonight.
- 74' Fresh legs for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen! Gustav Engvall comes on to replace Nikola Storm.
- 79' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 80' What composure from Theo Bongonda! The Congo DR international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 83' Fresh legs for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen! Jannes Van Hecke comes on to replace Kerim Mrabti.
- 86' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Paul Onuachu makes no mistake. 4-1!
- 86' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Paul Onuachu is replaced by Aziz Mohammed.
- 87' Junya Ito makes way for Joseph Paintsil at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- It finishes all square. KRC Genk and KV Mechelen share the spoils 4-1.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
7
Junya Ito ↓ Joseph Paintsil 87'
- 17
- 8
- 26
- 24
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↓ Aziz Mohammed 86'
- 77
- 11
- 3
- 6
Bench
- 2
- 5
-
28
Joseph Paintsil ↑ 87'
-
10
Theo Bongonda ↑ 67'
- 40
-
42
Kristian Thorstvedt ↑ 61'
- 15
-
4
Aziz Mohammed ↑ 86'
Coach
Bernd Storck
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 30
- 7
-
19
Kerim Mrabti ↓ Jannes Van Hecke 83'
- 23
- 3
- 16
-
11
Nikola Storm ↓ Gustav Engvall 74'
- 1
-
14
Hugo Cuypers ↓ Marian Shved 74'
- 33
Bench
- 2
- 15
- 8
-
35
Marian Shved ↑ 74'
-
6
Jannes Van Hecke ↑ 83'
-
18
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck ↑ 46'
-
20
Gustav Engvall ↑ 74'
-
17
Samuel Oum Gouet ↑ 32'
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 3 |
| Rob Schoofs | 2 |
| Bryan Heynen | 2 |
| Kerim Mrabti | 2 |
| Nikola Storm | 2 |
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 2 |
| Konstantinos Karetsas | 1 |
| Benito Raman | 1 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.12
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
77%
Draw or KV Mechelen
47%
KRC Genk or KV Mechelen
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.4%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
3.6%
4 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KV Mechelen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 21% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.