KRC Genk vs Liverpool FC, Champions League 2019-20 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs Liverpool FC — Champions League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Liverpool FC 8 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rade Obrenovic
- Referee Paolo Valeri
- Referee Slavko Vincic
- Referee Tomaz Klancnik
- Referee Andraz Kovacic
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabag Agdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC København | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Liverpool FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 19 Oct | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | Royal Excel Mouscron | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | SSC Napoli | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Sep | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 3–3 | D |
| 21 Sep | KV Oostende | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | KRC Genk | A | 4–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Manchester United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Leicester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | FC Red Bull Salzburg | H | 4–3 | W |
| 28 Sep | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | Chelsea FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Liverpool FC this season
Liverpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Liverpool FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Liverpool FC
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 1 G |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Luminus Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 2' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain does the damage! The net is bulging and Liverpool FC surge ahead!
- 7' It looks surprising Liverpool FC does not make any changes. Gaetan Coucke has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 12' Liverpool FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 17' Roberto Firmino has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Georginio Wijnaldum made 415 appearances and scored 24 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' The home supporters are growing impatient. KRC Genk must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' Liverpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 47' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 47 minutes.
- 52' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 57' The deadlock is broken! Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gets on the scoresheet on 57 minutes.
- 62' The energy levels are beginning to show. Felice Mazzù might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 63' Liverpool FC make a change. Andrew Robertson trudges off to be replaced by Joe Gomez on 63 minutes.
- 66' A tactical swap from KRC Genk — Dieumerci Ndongala on, Theo Bongonda off on 66 minutes.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Gomez on 70.
- 74' A change in the Liverpool FC ranks — Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain exits the field as Georginio Wijnaldum enters on 74.
- 77' Magnificent from Sadio Mane! That is 110 goals in 415 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 80' Roberto Firmino makes way for Divock Origi at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Liverpool FC.
- 81' It is a substitution in KRC Genk team. Paul Onuachu is replaced by Stephen Odey on 81 minute.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stephen Odey on 84.
- 87' What a strike from Mohamed Salah! The score is 0-4.
- 87' The whistle greets Junya Ito as he departs to be replaced by Ianis Hagi.
- 88' GOAL! Stephen Odey fires home to make it 1-4!
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for KRC Genk.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
7
Junya Ito ↓ Ianis Hagi 87'
- 21
- 8
- 25
- 31
- 10
- 27
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↓ Stephen Odey 81'
- 46
- 28
Bench
-
23
Ianis Hagi ↑ 87'
- 17
- 6
-
77
Dieumerci Ndongala ↑ 66'
- 26
- 2
-
15
Stephen Odey ↑ 81'
Coach
Felice Mazzù
Liverpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
9
Roberto Firmino ↓ Divock Origi 80'
- 15
- 10
- 11
- 6
- 7
-
26
Andrew Robertson ↓ Joe Gomez 63'
- 4
- 3
- 8
Bench
- 20
- 14
-
27
Divock Origi ↑ 80'
-
12
Joe Gomez ↑ 63'
-
5
Georginio Wijnaldum ↑ 74'
- 13
- 24
Coach
Jurgen Klopp
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | 3 |
| Sadio Mane | 1 |
| Mohamed Salah | 1 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 1 |
| Georginio Wijnaldum | 1 |
| Stephen Odey | 1 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97
Liverpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Liverpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
50%
Draw or Liverpool FC
75%
KRC Genk or Liverpool FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Liverpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8.1%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 3
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 3
5.2%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
3.8%
1 – 4
Actual
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Liverpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 22% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 17% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

