KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2022-23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | KV Mechelen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | KVC Westerlo | H | 6–1 | W |
| 15 Oct | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | KV Kortrijk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | KV Oostende | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | KRC Genk | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Oct | KAS Eupen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | Royal Standard de Liège | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | KAA Gent | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Oct | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Oct | Club Brugge KV | A | 0–3 | L |
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' The game is set. KV Mechelen kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 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.
- 9' Daniel Munoz doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 14' Milan Robberechts needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' Goal! Rob Schoofs scores his 26 goal in 223 matches.
- 20' Geoffry Hairemans has been relatively quiet despite scoring 33 goals in his last 303 appearances.
- 25' It’s a booking for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen player. Boli Bolingoli gets a Yellow card.
- 30' The travelling KV Mechelen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. KRC Genk in their trying to find a way past KV Mechelen's compact .
- 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
- 54' Dries Wouters has so much to prove this time. He replaces Boli Bolingoli on 54 minute.
- 57' Goal! Gerardo Arteaga scores his 3 goal in 13 matches.
- 59' It’s a booking for KRC Genk player. Bilal El Khannous gets a Yellow card.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bilal El Khannous on 64.
- 65' Poor challenge from Bilal El Khannous. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 70' KRC Genk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mbwana Samatta is hanging Paul Onuachu on the field on 70 minute.
- 74' The referee shows Yellow-Red KV Mechelen player a Yellow card on 74.
- 76' Alec Van Hoorenbeeck makes way for Milan Robberechts at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
- 81' The 24-year-old Maarten Vandevoordt has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 83' The whistle greets Yonas Malede as he departs to be replaced by Frederic Soelle Soelle.
- 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- The points are shared — KRC Genk 3-1 KV Mechelen. Honours even.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 17
- 8
- 28
- 26
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↓ Mbwana Samatta 70'
- 11
- 46
- 23
- 34
Bench
-
7
Mbwana Samatta ↑ 70'
- 40
- 27
- 35
- 10
- 25
- 4
- 22
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 7
-
21
Boli Bolingoli ↓ Dries Wouters 54'
- 6
- 23
- 18
- 16
- 11
- 1
- 9
- 10
Bench
-
4
Dries Wouters ↑ 54'
- 2
- 15
- 17
-
39
Milan Robberechts ↑ 76'
- 8
-
28
Frederic Soelle Soelle ↑ 83'
Coach
Steven Defour
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 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 1 |
| William Togui | 1 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.89
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk to win 79% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
93%
Draw or KV Mechelen
21%
KRC Genk or KV Mechelen
86%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14.6%
3 – 0
13.6%
1 – 0
10.3%
4 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
6.7%
3 – 1
Actual
5 – 0
5.6%
1 – 1
5.2%
4 – 1
4.7%
0 – 0
4.6%
5 – 1
2.8%
6 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KV Mechelen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -2 | 44% | 22% | 34% |
| -1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| -1 | 66% | 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
62%
✗
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.