KRC Genk vs RSC Anderlecht, Jupiler League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
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 Jonathan Lardot
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | RSC Anderlecht | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | KVC Westerlo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | Royal Standard de Liège | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | KRC Genk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Club Brugge KV | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | KV Kortrijk | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | RWDM Molenbeek FC | A | 3–0 | W |
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for KRC Genk to score. At the same time, RSC Anderlecht does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jan Vertonghen suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Majeed Ashimeru has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 3 appearances.
- 14' The deadlock is broken! Toluwalas Arokodare gets on the scoresheet on 14 minutes.
- 19' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 24' Ludwig Augustinsson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for KRC Genk tonight.
- 29' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' RSC Anderlecht are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 38' Francis Amuzu was booked on 38.
- 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' RSC Anderlecht make a change. Theo Leoni trudges off to be replaced by Thomas Delaney on 46 minutes.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. KRC Genk in their trying to find a way past RSC Anderlecht's compact .
- 56' 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.
- 61' KRC Genk is showing some good football. However, KRC Genk are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Thomas Delaney made 521 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 69' It is a substitution in RSC Anderlecht team. Mario Stroeykens is replaced by Majeed Ashimeru on 69 minute.
- 73' Another substitution for KRC Genk to replace Toluwalas Arokodare by Andi Zeqiri on 73 minute.
- 75' A goal from the Denmark international Anders Dreyer! He fires home on 75 to make it 1-1!
- 79' RSC Anderlecht make a change. Kasper Dolberg trudges off to be replaced by Nilson Angulo on 79 minutes.
- 82' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Anouar Ait El Hadj is replaced by Noah Adedeji.
- 87' KRC Genk currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 90' Poor challenge from Matias Galarza. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Alieu Fadera is withdrawn and Eduard Sobol gets his opportunity.
- The points are shared — KRC Genk 2-1 RSC Anderlecht. Honours even.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 17
- 26
- 46
- 19
- 99
- 5
- 3
- 34
-
7
Alieu Fadera ↓ Eduard Sobol 90'
- 77
Bench
-
22
Eduard Sobol ↑ 90'
- 1
-
9
Andi Zeqiri ↑ 73'
- 72
- 70
- 90
- 68
-
67
Noah Adedeji ↑ 82'
- 65
RSC Anderlecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 23
- 1
- 14
-
12
Kasper Dolberg ↓ Nilson Angulo 79'
- 33
-
7
Francis Amuzu ↓ Luis Vazquez 69'
- 36
- 54
-
17
Theo Leoni ↓ Thomas Delaney 46'
- 29
Bench
-
25
Thomas Delaney ↑ 46'
- 21
- 26
-
18
Majeed Ashimeru ↑ 69'
- 22
-
20
Luis Vazquez ↑ 69'
-
32
Nilson Angulo ↑ 79'
- 61
- 73
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
KRC Genk Form
RSC Anderlecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.65
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
RSC Anderlecht xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk or RSC Anderlecht 76% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
67%
Draw or RSC Anderlecht
57%
KRC Genk or RSC Anderlecht
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
5.3%
0 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
5%
0 – 0
5%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | RSC Anderlecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

