Sunday , 16 August 2026

KRC Genk vs KVC Westerlo, Jupiler League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2024-25
KRC Genk
1 – 0
Full Time
KVC Westerlo
Fri 30 Aug 2024 · 18:45 UTC Cegeka Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 53' Josimar Alcocer
Konstantinos Karetsas 55' Y
Y 79' Tuur Rommens
Y 82' Sergiy Sydorchuk
Y 90' Dogucan Haspolat

Overview

Match Preview

KRC Genk vs KVC Westerlo — Jupiler League at Cegeka Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Lothar D'Hondt
3 games this season 🟨 5.0/game ⚽ 8.0 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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

6
3
KRC Genk 9 games · Avg 3.6 goals KVC Westerlo
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-30 KRC Genk 1–0 KVC Westerlo 2024-03-17 KVC Westerlo 1–1 KRC Genk 2023-10-01 KRC Genk 3–3 KVC Westerlo 2023-01-17 KVC Westerlo 2–3 KRC Genk 2022-10-18 KRC Genk 6–1 KVC Westerlo

Recent Form

KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Aug KVC Westerlo H 1–0 W
17 Aug Beerschot VA A 4–3 W
11 Aug Club Brugge KV H 3–2 W
03 Aug Oud-Heverlee Leuven A 1–3 L
28 Jul Royal Standard de Liège H 0–0 D
26 May Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 0–2 L
KVC Westerlo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Aug KRC Genk A 0–1 L
24 Aug Oud-Heverlee Leuven H 1–1 D
18 Aug KAA Gent A 1–4 L
10 Aug Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 4–3 W
03 Aug KV Mechelen A 4–2 W
28 Jul Cercle Brugge KSV H 3–0 W

Season Stats

KRC Genk KVC Westerlo
#8 Position #16
3 Points 0
2 Played 2
1 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 2
4 Scored 3
4 Conceded 8
+0 GD -5
1.50 PPG 0.00
50% Win % 0%

Key Stats

78% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
0% Clean Sheets
KVC Westerlo this season

KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts). KVC Westerlo are 16th (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
KVC Westerlo
0-15
3/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between KRC Genk and KVC Westerlo is underway.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KRC Genk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. KRC Genk needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. KRC Genk in their trying to find a way past KVC Westerlo's compact .
  • 25' KVC Westerlo come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 35' KRC Genk seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 53' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Josimar Alcocer on 53 minutes.
  • 55' The referee has no hesitation. Konstantinos Karetsas is booked for KRC Genk — card on 55.
  • 60' It looks surprising KRC Genk does not make any changes. Joris Kayembe has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 65' Toluwalas Arokodare has been relatively quiet despite scoring 50 goals in his last 3 appearances.
  • 67' Time for substitution for KVC Westerlo. Matija Frigan is replaced by Adedire Awokoya-Mebude.
  • 72' KRC Genk currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 73' KRC Genk ring the changes. Konstantinos Karetsas has done his job and it is now time for Christopher Bonsu Baah to step up.
  • 78' Roman Neustadter is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for KRC Genk tonight.
  • 79' Tuur Rommens has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 79.
  • 80' Bryan Heynen makes way for Nikolas Sattlberger at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
  • 81' Nikolas Sattlberger puts KRC Genk on the lead.
  • 81' Sergiy Sydorchuk is ready to make an impact after coming on for Griffin Yow at the 81 minute mark.
  • 82' Controversy at the stadium! Sergiy Sydorchuk argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 87' The KVC Westerlo manager makes a substitution. Arthur Piedfort departs to be replaced by Emin Bayram.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Dogucan Haspolat on 90 minutes earns him a card. KVC Westerlo will be frustrated.
  • 90' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Yira Sor is withdrawn and Ken Nkuba gets his opportunity.
  • Full Time. KRC Genk beats KVC Westerlo

Lineups

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thorsten Fink

KVC Westerlo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Timmy Simons

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Daniel Munoz 4
Joseph Paintsil 3
Paul Onuachu 2
Tuur Dierckx 2
Aziz Mohammed 2
Maxim De Cuyper 2
Thomas Van den Keybus 2
Lucas Stassin 2

Head to Head

2024-08-30 KRC Genk 1–0 KVC Westerlo 2024-03-17 KVC Westerlo 1–1 KRC Genk 2023-10-01 KRC Genk 3–3 KVC Westerlo 2023-01-17 KVC Westerlo 2–3 KRC Genk 2022-10-18 KRC Genk 6–1 KVC Westerlo

KRC Genk Form

2024-08-30 KRC Genk 1–0 KVC Westerlo W 2024-08-17 Beerschot VA 3–4 KRC Genk W 2024-08-11 KRC Genk 3–2 Club Brugge KV W 2024-08-03 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 3–1 KRC Genk L 2024-07-28 KRC Genk 0–0 Royal Standard de Liège D 2024-05-26 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2–0 KRC Genk L

KVC Westerlo Form

2024-08-30 KRC Genk 1–0 KVC Westerlo L 2024-08-24 KVC Westerlo 1–1 Oud-Heverlee Leuven D 2024-08-18 KAA Gent 4–1 KVC Westerlo L 2024-08-10 KVC Westerlo 4–3 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise W 2024-08-03 KV Mechelen 2–4 KVC Westerlo W 2024-07-28 KVC Westerlo 3–0 Cercle Brugge KSV W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
3.88 KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45 KVC Westerlo xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 88% + Both teams to score 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk72% Draw15% KVC Westerlo13%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes74% 0% No26%
Avg goals/match: 5.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 96%
4%
± 2.5 88%
12%
± 3.5 75%
25%
± 4.5 58%
42%

Double Chance

KRC Genk or Draw
87%
Draw or KVC Westerlo
28%
KRC Genk or KVC Westerlo
85%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KRC Genk62% Draw27% KVC Westerlo11%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–0 not predicted
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
7%
4 – 1
6.6%
2 – 1
5.6%
5 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.9%
4 – 2
4.8%
4 – 0
4.7%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
5 – 2
3.7%
5 – 0
3.6%

Asian Handicap — KRC Genk

Handicap KRC Genk covers Push KVC Westerlo covers
-2.5 44% — 56%
-2 44% 18% 38%
-1.5 62% — 38%
-1 62% 16% 22%
-0.5 78% — 22%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 6% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
24% ✗
KVC Westerlo keeps clean sheet
3% ✓

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