KRC Genk vs KVC Westerlo, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs KVC Westerlo — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- KVC Westerlo 30 games · 39 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 18 Sep | KAA Gent | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Sep | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | KRC Genk | A | 1–6 | L |
| 14 Oct | FC Seraing | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Oct | Club Brugge KV | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Sep | RSC Anderlecht | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #9 |
| 42 | Points | 39 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 11 / 9 / 10 | W / D / L | 10 / 9 / 11 |
| 46 | Scored | 36 |
| 47 | Conceded | 40 |
| -1 | GD | -4 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 37% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts). KVC Westerlo are 9th (39 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! KRC Genk welcome KVC Westerlo for this crunch clash at Luminus Arena.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 7' Joseph Paintsil makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and KRC Genk are in front.
- 12' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' What a strike from Daniel Munoz! The score is 2-0.
- 19' Against the run of play, Tuur Dierckx has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 21' A goal from the Belgium international Tuur Dierckx! He fires home on 21 to make it 2-2!
- 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 31' The 32-year-old Halil Akbunar has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 32' What a strike from Paul Onuachu! The score is 3-2.
- 37' Belgium international Kyan Vaesen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 40' Against the run of play, Paul Onuachu has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 45' Igor Vetokele needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 49' Goal! Daniel Munoz scores his 24 goal in 316 matches.
- 54' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KRC Genk and KVC Westerlo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 58' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Nene Dorgeles.
- 63' KVC Westerlo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kyan Vaesen is hanging Lyle Foster on the field on 63 minute.
- 64' The whistle greets Tuur Dierckx as he departs to be replaced by Halil Akbunar.
- 66' Rasmus Carstensen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daniel Munoz on 66 minute.
- 71' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 73' Carlos Cuesta picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 78' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 79' What a strike from Patrik Hrosovsky! The score is 6-2.
- 80' Andras Nemeth gets the nod from KRC Genk. He replaces Joseph Paintsil and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' KVC Westerlo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 90' Ravil Tagir has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- Another three points for KRC Genk.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 17
-
8
Bryan Heynen ↓ Matias Galarza 80'
-
28
Joseph Paintsil ↓ Andras Nemeth 80'
- 26
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↓ Mbwana Samatta 66'
- 77
- 11
- 46
- 23
- 34
Bench
-
7
Mbwana Samatta ↑ 66'
- 40
- 27
-
35
Andras Nemeth ↑ 80'
-
10
Nicolas Castro ↑ 66'
-
25
Matias Galarza ↑ 80'
- 4
-
22
Rasmus Carstensen ↑ 66'
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
KVC Westerlo Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Nacer Chadli ↓ Igor Vetokele 63'
- 22
- 23
-
55
Tuur Dierckx ↓ Halil Akbunar 64'
- 1
-
8
Nicolas Madsen ↓ Lucas Mineiro 64'
-
9
Lyle Foster ↓ Kyan Vaesen 63'
- 4
- 11
- 24
- 45
Bench
- 33
-
6
Lucas Mineiro ↑ 64'
-
25
Igor Vetokele ↑ 63'
-
32
Edisson Jordanov ↑ 80'
-
14
Kyan Vaesen ↑ 63'
- 20
-
35
Halil Akbunar ↑ 64'
Coach
Jonas De Roeck
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Munoz | 4 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Aziz Mohammed | 2 |
| Maxim De Cuyper | 2 |
| Thomas Van den Keybus | 2 |
| Lucas Stassin | 2 |
| Paul Onuachu | 2 |
| Tuur Dierckx | 2 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.16
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
KVC Westerlo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
85%
Draw or KVC Westerlo
32%
KRC Genk or KVC Westerlo
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–1 not predicted6 – 1Actual
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
6.1%
4 – 1
6%
1 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.8%
4 – 0
4.7%
4 – 2
3.9%
5 – 1
3.9%
1 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | KVC Westerlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -2 | 35% | 19% | 46% |
| -1.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| -1 | 54% | 18% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 7% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 3% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
KVC Westerlo keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.