KRC Genk vs KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren, Jupiler League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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KRC Genk vs KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren — Jupiler League .
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Wesley Alen
- Referee Ruben Wyns
- Referee Mathias Hillaert
- Referee Ben Mesotten
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Aug | Brondby IF | H | 5–2 | W |
| 19 Aug | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Aug | KKS Lech Poznan | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | KV Oostende | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Aug | KKS Lech Poznan | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | KRC Genk | A | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Aug | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Aug | KAA Gent | A | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Aug | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Jul | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! KRC Genk welcome KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren for this crunch clash at .
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KRC Genk and KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Edon Zhegrova has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 20 minutes.
- 25' KRC Genk started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. KRC Genk must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 35' KRC Genk currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' Lamine Ndao has so much to prove this time. He replaces Francesco Forte on 46 minute.
- 51' It’s high time Yannick Ferrera made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 53' The referee calls foul for Rafidine Abdullah. He receives a Yellow card.
- 57' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Zinho Gano.
- 59' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Milan Massop.
- 59' The whistle greets Zinho Gano as he departs to be replaced by Mbwana Samatta.
- 64' It looks surprising KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren does not make any changes. Rafidine Abdullah has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 65' The KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren bench stirs into life. Rafidine Abdullah is withdrawn and Beni Badibanga gets his opportunity.
- 66' Against the run of play, Nana Opoku Ampomah has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 68' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Paul Keita.
- 68' KRC Genk make a change. Edon Zhegrova trudges off to be replaced by Leandro Trossard on 68 minutes.
- 73' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 74' Brilliant from the ! Nana Opoku Ampomah makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 74.
- 75' The whistle greets Bryan Heynen as he departs to be replaced by Ruslan Malinovskyi.
- 78' What a moment for Mbwana Samatta! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
- 78' Joachim Van Damme gets the nod from KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren. He replaces Denzhel Jubitana and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' The referee shows KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren player a Yellow card on 82.
- 87' A quiet spell here at . KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 89' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Maximiliano Caufriez makes it 2-3.
- 90' A moment of madness from Ruslan Malinovskyi on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. KRC Genk will be frustrated.
- 3-2 the final result. KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 3
- 45
- 28
- 24
- 31
- 15
- 8
-
93
Zinho Gano ↓ Mbwana Samatta 59'
- 11
Bench
-
14
Leandro Trossard ↑ 68'
- 30
- 4
- 23
-
18
Ruslan Malinovskyi ↑ 76'
-
10
Mbwana Samatta ↑ 59'
- 19
Coach
Philippe Clement
KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Francesco Forte ↓ Lamine Ndao 46'
- 3
- 33
- 23
- 52
- 22
- 7
- 14
- 26
- 24
- 15
Bench
-
12
Lamine Ndao ↑ 46'
- 28
- 13
- 89
-
11
Beni Badibanga ↑ 65'
- 5
- 2
-
6
Joachim Van Damme ↑ 78'
Coach
Yannick Ferrera
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mbwana Samatta | 6 |
| Paul Onuachu | 3 |
| Pozuelo | 2 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 2 |
| Aleksandar Vukotic | 2 |
| Nana Opoku Ampomah | 2 |
| Nana Opoku Ampomah | 2 |
| Maximiliano Caufriez | 1 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.29
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
79%
Draw or KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren
42%
KRC Genk or KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 1
8.8%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
5.5%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 17% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 20% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +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
25%
✓
KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.