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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- KV Mechelen 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | KV Mechelen | H | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Feb | Royal Standard de Liège | 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 Liège | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' KICK OFF: KV Mechelen gets underway.
- 5' Luca Oyen does the damage! The net is bulging and KRC Genk surge ahead!
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' KV Mechelen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. KRC Genk and KV Mechelen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' KV Mechelen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 26' It’s gonna be a Red card for Thibault Peyre.
- 31' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nikola Storm is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KV Mechelen.
- 32' A change in the Yellow-Red KV Mechelen ranks — Geoffry Hairemans exits the field as Samuel Oum Gouet enters on 32.
- 37' KRC Genk have won 528 goals from 316 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' The whistle greets Lucas Bijker as he departs to be replaced by Alec Van Hoorenbeeck.
- 46' Hugo Cuypers does the damage! The net is bulging and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen surge ahead!
- 51' Patrik Hrosovsky is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for KV Mechelen tonight.
- 56' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 61' Kristian Thorstvedt is ready to make an impact after coming on for Patrik Hrosovsky at the 61 minute mark.
- 66' GOAL! Mujaid Sadick scores on 66.
- 67' KRC Genk make a change. Mike Ndayishimye trudges off to be replaced by Theo Bongonda on 67 minutes.
- 72' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Gustav Engvall. He replaces Nikola Storm on 74 minute.
- 79' A quiet spell here at Luminus Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 80' Theo Bongonda doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 83' Jannes Van Hecke is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kerim Mrabti at the 83 minute mark.
- 86' A stunning finish from Paul Onuachu — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 86' Aziz Mohammed is ready to make an impact after coming on for Paul Onuachu at the 86 minute mark.
- 87' KRC Genk ring the changes. Junya Ito has done his job and it is now time for Joseph Paintsil to step up.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. KRC Genk take all three points.
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 |
| Nikola Storm | 2 |
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 2 |
| Rob Schoofs | 2 |
| Bryan Heynen | 2 |
| Kerim Mrabti | 2 |
| Theo Bongonda | 1 |
| Anouar Ait El Hadj | 1 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.66
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.6
KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk to win 72% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
89%
Draw or KV Mechelen
28%
KRC Genk or KV Mechelen
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.7%
3 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
7.9%
4 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
7%
1 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
5.2%
4 – 1
Actual
5 – 0
4.2%
5 – 1
2.6%
2 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KV Mechelen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -2 | 37% | 22% | 41% |
| -1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| -1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| -0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
55%
✗
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.