Thursday , 2 July 2026

KRC Genk vs RSC Anderlecht, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2021-22
KRC Genk
1 – 0
Full Time
RSC Anderlecht
Sun 29 Aug 2021 · 16:30 UTC Luminus Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 42' Benito Raman
Daniel Munoz 66' Y
Y 66' Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Y 69' Kristoffer Olsson
Y 84' Francis Amuzu
Y 90' Sergio Gomez

Overview

Match Preview

KRC Genk vs RSC Anderlecht — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.

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

13
3
6
KRC Genk 22 games · Avg 2.3 goals RSC Anderlecht
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-29 KRC Genk 1–0 RSC Anderlecht 2021-02-07 KRC Genk 1–2 RSC Anderlecht 2020-12-11 RSC Anderlecht 1–0 KRC Genk 2019-12-22 RSC Anderlecht 2–0 KRC Genk 2019-08-23 KRC Genk 1–0 RSC Anderlecht

Recent Form

KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Aug RSC Anderlecht H 1–0 W
14 Aug Oud-Heverlee Leuven H 4–0 W
10 Aug FK Shakhtar Donetsk A 1–2 L
07 Aug KV Kortrijk A 2–1 W
30 Jul KV Oostende H 3–4 L
23 Jul Royal Standard de Liege A 1–1 D
RSC Anderlecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Aug KRC Genk A 0–1 L
15 Aug Cercle Brugge KSV A 2–1 W
08 Aug FC Seraing H 3–0 W
31 Jul KAS Eupen A 1–1 D
25 Jul Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 1–3 L
18 Apr K. Sint-Truidense VV A 1–0 W

Season Stats

KRC Genk RSC Anderlecht
#7 Position #6
42 Points 44
30 Played 30
11 / 9 / 10 W / D / L 12 / 8 / 10
46 Scored 43
47 Conceded 39
-1 GD +4
1.40 PPG 1.47
37% Win % 40%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts). RSC Anderlecht are 6th (44 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — KRC Genk and RSC Anderlecht get this one started.
  • 5' Joshua Zirkzee, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. KRC Genk in their trying to find a way past RSC Anderlecht's compact .
  • 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bryan Heynen, as he is very good at scoring at Luminus Arena with 10 goals in the last 8 games.
  • 30' KRC Genk are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 42' It’s a booking for RSC Anderlecht player. Benito Raman gets a Yellow card.
  • 46' Another substitution for RSC Anderlecht to replace Joshua Zirkzee by Christian Kouame on 46 minute.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gerardo Arteaga made 12 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 66' The referee calls foul for Daniel Munoz. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 67' The RSC Anderlecht bench stirs into life. Benito Raman is withdrawn and Francis Amuzu gets his opportunity.
  • 69' Kristoffer Olsson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 69.
  • 72' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Carel Eiting departs to be replaced by Mike Ndayishimye.
  • 77' The travelling RSC Anderlecht supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 82' Patrik Hrosovsky gets the nod from KRC Genk. He replaces Bryan Heynen and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Francis Amuzu.
  • 85' RSC Anderlecht make a change. Anouar Ait El Hadj trudges off to be replaced by Majeed Ashimeru on 85 minutes.
  • 87' Ike Ugbo puts KRC Genk on the lead.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Sergio Gomez on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RSC Anderlecht will be frustrated.
  • 90' Mark McKenzie is replacing Junya Ito for the KRC Genk side.
  • 1-0 the final result. RSC Anderlecht will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John van den Brom

RSC Anderlecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vincent Kompany

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Toluwalas Arokodare 4
Zakaria El Ouahdi 3
Yari Verschaeren 3
Joseph Paintsil 3
Anders Dreyer 3
Mbwana Samatta 2
Michel Vlap 2
Sebastien Dewaest 1

Head to Head

2021-08-29 KRC Genk 1–0 RSC Anderlecht 2021-02-07 KRC Genk 1–2 RSC Anderlecht 2020-12-11 RSC Anderlecht 1–0 KRC Genk 2019-12-22 RSC Anderlecht 2–0 KRC Genk 2019-08-23 KRC Genk 1–0 RSC Anderlecht

KRC Genk Form

2021-08-29 KRC Genk 1–0 RSC Anderlecht W 2021-08-14 KRC Genk 4–0 Oud-Heverlee Leuven W 2021-08-10 FK Shakhtar Donetsk 2–1 KRC Genk L 2021-08-07 KV Kortrijk 1–2 KRC Genk W 2021-07-30 KRC Genk 3–4 KV Oostende L 2021-07-23 Royal Standard de Liege 1–1 KRC Genk D

RSC Anderlecht Form

2021-08-29 KRC Genk 1–0 RSC Anderlecht L 2021-08-15 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–2 RSC Anderlecht W 2021-08-08 RSC Anderlecht 3–0 FC Seraing W 2021-07-31 KAS Eupen 1–1 RSC Anderlecht D 2021-07-25 RSC Anderlecht 1–3 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise L 2021-04-18 K. Sint-Truidense VV 0–1 RSC Anderlecht W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54 KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 RSC Anderlecht xG
I would bet for: KRC Genk or RSC Anderlecht 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk43% Draw27% RSC Anderlecht30%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

KRC Genk or Draw
70%
Draw or RSC Anderlecht
57%
KRC Genk or RSC Anderlecht
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk30% Draw45% RSC Anderlecht25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — KRC Genk

Handicap KRC Genk covers Push RSC Anderlecht covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 20% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 17% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
27% ✗
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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