Thursday , 2 July 2026

KRC Genk vs RSC Anderlecht, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2022-23
KRC Genk
5 – 2
Full Time
RSC Anderlecht
Sun 16 Apr 2023 · 11:30 UTC Luminus Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 6' Jan Vertonghen
Mark McKenzie 9' Y
Y 20' Lior Refaelov
Angelo Preciado 31' Y
Y 52' Amadou Diawara

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
2023-04-16 KRC Genk 5–2 RSC Anderlecht 2022-11-13 RSC Anderlecht 0–2 KRC Genk 2022-02-20 RSC Anderlecht 2–0 KRC Genk 2021-08-29 KRC Genk 1–0 RSC Anderlecht 2021-02-07 KRC Genk 1–2 RSC Anderlecht

Recent Form

KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Apr RSC Anderlecht H 5–2 W
09 Apr Royal Standard de Liege A 0–2 L
02 Apr Oud-Heverlee Leuven H 2–1 W
17 Mar Cercle Brugge KSV A 1–1 D
12 Mar Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 1–2 L
05 Mar K. Sint-Truidense VV A 2–2 D
RSC Anderlecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Apr KRC Genk A 2–5 L
09 Apr KVC Westerlo H 0–0 D
02 Apr KAS Eupen A 1–0 W
19 Mar Oud-Heverlee Leuven A 2–0 W
12 Mar Cercle Brugge KSV H 2–0 W
05 Mar KAA Gent A 0–1 L

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' In just a few seconds Luminus Arena will turn into a battlefield for KRC Genk and RSC Anderlecht.
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 6' A moment of madness from Jan Vertonghen on 6 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RSC Anderlecht will be frustrated.
  • 9' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mark McKenzie.
  • 14' KRC Genk have won 528 goals from 316 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 19' It is a cagey affair so far. KRC Genk in their trying to find a way past RSC Anderlecht's compact .
  • 20' Lior Refaelov is having his name booked by the referee on 20.
  • 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KRC Genk and RSC Anderlecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 30' 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.
  • 31' The referee has no hesitation. Angelo Preciado is booked for KRC Genk — Yellow card on 31.
  • 36' Goal! Mbwana Samatta scores his 74 goal in 316 matches.
  • 41' Jan Vertonghen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 43' Amadou Diawara has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 43 minutes.
  • 47' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Aziz Mohammed makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 49' Brilliant from the ! Joseph Paintsil makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 49.
  • 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Amadou Diawara.
  • 53' A goal from the international Bilal El Khannous! He fires home on 53 to make it 4-1!
  • 58' The crowd applauds Lior Refaelov as he leaves the pitch. Mario Stroeykens steps in for RSC Anderlecht.
  • 63' A quiet spell here at Luminus Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 64' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Anders Dreyer makes it 4-2.
  • 66' Marco Kana gets the nod from RSC Anderlecht. He replaces Amadou Diawara and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 67' The RSC Anderlecht manager makes a substitution. Islam Slimani departs to be replaced by Benito Raman.
  • 72' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Brian Riemer will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 75' The crowd applauds Bilal El Khannous as he leaves the pitch. Anouar Ait El Hadj steps in for KRC Genk.
  • 76' Hannes Delcroix is replacing Moussa N'Diaye for the RSC Anderlecht side.
  • 81' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 84' Angelo Preciado makes way for Rasmus Carstensen at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
  • 87' GOAL! Joseph Paintsil scores on 87.
  • Another three points for KRC Genk.

Lineups

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

RSC Anderlecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Riemer

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
Theo Bongonda 1

Head to Head

2023-04-16 KRC Genk 5–2 RSC Anderlecht 2022-11-13 RSC Anderlecht 0–2 KRC Genk 2022-02-20 RSC Anderlecht 2–0 KRC Genk 2021-08-29 KRC Genk 1–0 RSC Anderlecht 2021-02-07 KRC Genk 1–2 RSC Anderlecht

KRC Genk Form

2023-04-16 KRC Genk 5–2 RSC Anderlecht W 2023-04-09 Royal Standard de Liege 2–0 KRC Genk L 2023-04-02 KRC Genk 2–1 Oud-Heverlee Leuven W 2023-03-17 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–1 KRC Genk D 2023-03-12 KRC Genk 1–2 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise L 2023-03-05 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2–2 KRC Genk D

RSC Anderlecht Form

2023-04-16 KRC Genk 5–2 RSC Anderlecht L 2023-04-09 RSC Anderlecht 0–0 KVC Westerlo D 2023-04-02 KAS Eupen 0–1 RSC Anderlecht W 2023-03-19 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 0–2 RSC Anderlecht W 2023-03-12 RSC Anderlecht 2–0 Cercle Brugge KSV W 2023-03-05 KAA Gent 1–0 RSC Anderlecht L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.04 KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56 RSC Anderlecht xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KRC Genk49% Draw23% RSC Anderlecht28%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

KRC Genk or Draw
72%
Draw or RSC Anderlecht
51%
KRC Genk or RSC Anderlecht
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KRC Genk36% Draw40% RSC Anderlecht24%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–2 not predicted
5 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
0 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.5%

Asian Handicap — KRC Genk

Handicap KRC Genk covers Push RSC Anderlecht covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 15% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 20% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 15% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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