KRC Genk vs RSC Anderlecht, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs RSC Anderlecht — Jupiler League at Cegeka Arena.
- KRC Genk 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- RSC Anderlecht 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | PAE Olympiakos SFP | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Aug | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | PAE Olympiakos SFP | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Aug | KAS Eupen | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | KRC Genk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | KVC Westerlo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Aug | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Aug | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Jul | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | RSC Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #7 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 2 |
| 4 | Conceded | 1 |
| +0 | GD | +1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
0%
Clean Sheets
RSC Anderlecht this season
RSC Anderlecht this season
KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts). RSC Anderlecht are 7th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KRC Genk
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RSC Anderlecht
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Cegeka Arena!
- 5' The 21-year-old Mario Stroeykens has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 9' RSC Anderlecht player sees a card in front of him.
- 14' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' A moment of madness from Christopher Bonsu Baah on 15 minutes earns him a card. KRC Genk will be frustrated.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. KRC Genk in their trying to find a way past RSC Anderlecht's compact .
- 24' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Thomas Delaney.
- 29' KRC Genk are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RSC Anderlecht's shape.
- 32' The referee calls foul for Zeno Debast. He receives a card.
- 37' RSC Anderlecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
- 47' 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.
- 49' That looks like a foul for a card for Alexis Flips.
- 54' The referee shows RSC Anderlecht player a card on 54.
- 55' The supporters are chanting for Moussa N'Diaye. He replaces Ludwig Augustinsson on 55 minute.
- 60' RSC Anderlecht is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 65' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. RSC Anderlecht needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 70' A tactical swap from RSC Anderlecht — Luis Vazquez on, Kasper Dolberg off on 70 minutes.
- 71' Francis Amuzu makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and RSC Anderlecht are in front.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Yira Sor. He replaces Bilal El Khannouss on 76 minute.
- 81' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 82' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Joseph Paintsil is withdrawn and Toluwalas Arokodare gets his opportunity.
- 85' The whistle greets Mark McKenzie as he departs to be replaced by Joris Kayembe.
- 86' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Munoz argues furiously but the card stands.
- 89' That is a card for KRC Genk. Carlos Cuesta will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Bryan Heynen on 90 minutes.
- 90' The RSC Anderlecht bench stirs into life. Thomas Delaney is withdrawn and Amadou Diawara gets his opportunity.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Mark McKenzie ↓ Joris Kayembe 85'
- 5
- 8
- 28
- 26
- 24
- 46
- 23
- 25
-
34
Bilal El Khannouss ↓ Yira Sor 76'
- 90
Bench
-
18
Joris Kayembe ↑ 85'
- 17
- 1
- 19
-
99
Toluwalas Arokodare ↑ 82'
- 3
- 30
-
14
Yira Sor ↑ 76'
- 4
- 7
Coach
Peter Persoons
RSC Anderlecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 23
- 14
-
12
Kasper Dolberg ↓ Luis Vazquez 70'
- 1
-
25
Thomas Delaney ↓ Amadou Diawara 90'
- 36
- 54
-
8
Alexis Flips ↓ Francis Amuzu 70'
- 17
- 56
Bench
-
21
Amadou Diawara ↑ 90'
-
7
Francis Amuzu ↑ 70'
- 26
-
29
Mario Stroeykens ↑ 90'
-
20
Luis Vazquez ↑ 70'
-
5
Moussa N'Diaye ↑ 55'
- 61
Coach
Brian Riemer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 4 |
| Anders Dreyer | 3 |
| Zakaria El Ouahdi | 3 |
| Yari Verschaeren | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Michel Vlap | 2 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 2 |
| Islam Slimani | 1 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
RSC Anderlecht Form
2023-09-03
KRC Genk
1–1
RSC Anderlecht
D
2023-08-27
RSC Anderlecht
2–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
W
2023-08-20
RSC Anderlecht
2–1
KVC Westerlo
W
2023-08-13
K. Sint-Truidense VV
0–1
RSC Anderlecht
W
2023-08-06
RSC Anderlecht
1–0
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2023-07-28
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–0
RSC Anderlecht
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.28
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
RSC Anderlecht xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk or RSC Anderlecht 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
61%
Draw or RSC Anderlecht
66%
KRC Genk or RSC Anderlecht
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
3.6%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | RSC Anderlecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

