Wednesday , 30 September 2026

KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2023-24
KRC Genk
4 – 0
Full Time
KV Mechelen
Sun 22 Oct 2023 · 11:30 UTC Cegeka Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Mark McKenzie 60' Y
Y 61' Daam Foulon
Y 65' Elias Cobbaut

Overview

Match Preview

KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen — Jupiler League at Cegeka Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Jan Boterberg

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 7 19
2 KAA Gent 7 19
3 Club Brugge KV 7 18
4 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 7 18
5 RSC Anderlecht 7 13
6 SV Zulte-Waregem 7 11
7 Royal Standard de Liège 7 11
8 KVC Westerlo 7 10
9 KRC Genk 7 9
10 SK Beveren 7 9
11 K. Sint-Truidense VV 7 8
12 Lommel SK 7 8
13 Royal Antwerp FC 7 7
14 UR La Louvière Centre 7 4
15 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 7 4
16 Cercle Brugge KSV 7 3
17 KV Mechelen 7 3
18 KV Kortrijk 7 3

Head-to-Head

7
3
2
KRC Genk 12 games · Avg 3.3 goals KV Mechelen
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-22 KRC Genk 4–0 KV Mechelen 2023-02-17 KV Mechelen 2–2 KRC Genk 2022-10-28 KRC Genk 3–1 KV Mechelen 2022-02-16 KRC Genk 4–1 KV Mechelen 2021-01-30 KV Mechelen 0–0 KRC Genk

Recent Form

KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Oct KV Mechelen H 4–0 W
08 Oct KAA Gent A 1–1 D
01 Oct KVC Westerlo H 3–3 D
28 Sep Club Brugge KV A 1–1 D
24 Sep K. Sint-Truidense VV H 3–3 D
16 Sep Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 2–0 W
KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Oct KRC Genk A 0–4 L
07 Oct RSC Anderlecht A 1–3 L
30 Sep Royal Antwerp FC H 0–0 D
23 Sep Oud-Heverlee Leuven H 1–2 L
17 Sep K. Sint-Truidense VV A 0–2 L
02 Sep KAS Eupen H 1–0 W

Season Stats

KRC Genk KV Mechelen
#9 Position #17
9 Points 3
7 Played 7
2 / 3 / 2 W / D / L 0 / 3 / 4
13 Scored 5
12 Conceded 14
+1 GD -9
1.29 PPG 0.43
29% Win % 0%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
14% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season

KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts). KV Mechelen are 17th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

KRC Genk
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KV Mechelen
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/5
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

KRC Genk
Rafiu Durosinmi 5 G
Aaron Bibout 2 G
Josue Ndenge Kongolo 2 G
Bryan Heynen 1 G
KV Mechelen
Myron van Brederode 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Cegeka Arena as KRC Genk face off against KV Mechelen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KRC Genk and KV Mechelen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 16' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Christopher Bonsu Baah makes it 1-0.
  • 21' Sandy Walsh has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 26' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 36' A quiet spell here at Cegeka Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 41' Bryan Heynen adds to his 1 season tally! KRC Genk lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 56' It’s high time Steven Defour made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 60' That is a card for KRC Genk. Mark McKenzie will be fuming at that decision.
  • 61' The referee has no hesitation. Daam Foulon is booked for KV Mechelen — card on 61.
  • 65' Elias Cobbaut catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 65.
  • 67' KV Mechelen make a change. Nikola Storm trudges off to be replaced by Yonas Malede on 67 minutes.
  • 72' 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.
  • 73' KV Mechelen ring the changes. Lion Lauberbach has done his job and it is now time for Norman Bassette to step up.
  • 75' What a moment for Bilal El Khannouss! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Luca Oyen. He replaces Bilal El Khannouss on 79 minute.
  • 80' A tactical swap from KRC Genk — Toluwalas Arokodare on, Christopher Bonsu Baah off on 80 minutes.
  • 85' The 30-year-old Jordi Vanlerberghe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 87' Anouar Ait El Hadj is replacing Joseph Paintsil for the KRC Genk side.
  • Another three points for KRC Genk.

Lineups

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Defour

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Paul Onuachu 3
Nikola Storm 2
Hyun-Gyu Oh 2
Rob Schoofs 2
Bryan Heynen 2
Kerim Mrabti 2
Luca Oyen 1
Theo Bongonda 1

Head to Head

2023-10-22 KRC Genk 4–0 KV Mechelen 2023-02-17 KV Mechelen 2–2 KRC Genk 2022-10-28 KRC Genk 3–1 KV Mechelen 2022-02-16 KRC Genk 4–1 KV Mechelen 2021-01-30 KV Mechelen 0–0 KRC Genk

KRC Genk Form

2023-10-22 KRC Genk 4–0 KV Mechelen W 2023-10-08 KAA Gent 1–1 KRC Genk D 2023-10-01 KRC Genk 3–3 KVC Westerlo D 2023-09-28 Club Brugge KV 1–1 KRC Genk D 2023-09-24 KRC Genk 3–3 K. Sint-Truidense VV D 2023-09-16 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 0–2 KRC Genk W

KV Mechelen Form

2023-10-22 KRC Genk 4–0 KV Mechelen L 2023-10-07 RSC Anderlecht 3–1 KV Mechelen L 2023-09-30 KV Mechelen 0–0 Royal Antwerp FC D 2023-09-23 KV Mechelen 1–2 Oud-Heverlee Leuven L 2023-09-17 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2–0 KV Mechelen L 2023-09-02 KV Mechelen 1–0 KAS Eupen W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.04 KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89 KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for: KRC Genk to win 74% + Over 2.5 goals 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk74% Draw16% KV Mechelen10%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.93
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 54%
46%
± 4.5 35%
65%

Double Chance

KRC Genk or Draw
90%
Draw or KV Mechelen
26%
KRC Genk or KV Mechelen
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk60% Draw32% KV Mechelen8%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.4%
3 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8%
3 – 1
7.9%
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
6%
1 – 1
6%
4 – 1
6%
5 – 0
4.2%
5 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — KRC Genk

Handicap KRC Genk covers Push KV Mechelen covers
-2.5 39% — 61%
-2 39% 21% 40%
-1.5 60% — 40%
-1 60% 19% 21%
-0.5 79% — 21%
+0.5 92% — 8%
+1 92% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.