KRC Genk vs Royal Antwerp FC, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs Royal Antwerp FC — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 7 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Antwerp FC 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | KAA Gent | 7 | 19 |
| 3 | Club Brugge KV | 7 | 18 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 7 | 18 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | Royal Standard de Liège | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | KVC Westerlo | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | SK Beveren | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | UR La Louvière Centre | 7 | 4 |
| 15 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 7 | 3 |
| 17 | KV Mechelen | 7 | 3 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Feb | KAA Gent | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Feb | KAS Eupen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jan | FC Seraing | H | 4–0 | W |
| 17 Jan | KVC Westerlo | A | 3–2 | W |
| 14 Jan | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | KRC Genk | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Feb | Club Brugge KV | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jan | Royal Standard de Liège | H | 4–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | KV Oostende | A | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Jan | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | Royal Antwerp FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #13 |
| 9 | Points | 7 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 4 |
| 13 | Scored | 11 |
| 12 | Conceded | 15 |
| +1 | GD | -4 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Royal Antwerp FC this season
Royal Antwerp FC this season
KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts). Royal Antwerp FC are 13th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KRC Genk
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Royal Antwerp FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/4
61-75
2/2
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
KRC Genk
| Rafiu Durosinmi | 5 G |
| Aaron Bibout | 2 G |
| Josue Ndenge Kongolo | 2 G |
| Bryan Heynen | 1 G |
Royal Antwerp FC
| Michael Frey | 4 G |
| Anthony Valencia | 3 G |
| Snayder Porozo | 2 G |
| Rein Van Helden | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Luminus Arena will turn into a battlefield for KRC Genk and Royal Antwerp FC.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Wouter Vrancken will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Daniel Munoz needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 45 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' Royal Antwerp FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Mike Ndayishimye has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 4 cards already picked up this season.
- 26' KRC Genk receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 26.
- 30' William Pacho has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 30.
- 35' The 24-year-old William Pacho has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Luminus Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' Angelo Preciado has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 58' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Gyrano Kerk makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 63' KRC Genk receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 63.
- 65' Jelle Bataille has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gyrano Kerk on 65 minute.
- 67' Toluwalas Arokodare is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mbwana Samatta at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KRC Genk and Royal Antwerp FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 76' It is a substitution in Royal Antwerp FC team. Michel-Ange Balikwisha is replaced by Christopher Scott on 76 minute.
- 81' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Joseph Paintsil is replaced by Angelo Preciado.
- 81' It’s a booking for Royal Antwerp FC player. Vincent Janssen gets a Yellow card.
- 86' It is a cagey affair so far. KRC Genk in their trying to find a way past Royal Antwerp FC's compact .
- 88' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Gerardo Arteaga is withdrawn and Nicolas Castro gets his opportunity.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ritchie De Laet on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 17
- 8
- 7
- 28
- 26
- 11
- 46
- 23
-
34
Bilal El Khannous ↓ Collins Sor 67'
Bench
-
77
Angelo Preciado ↑ 81'
- 19
- 40
-
10
Nicolas Castro ↑ 88'
-
99
Toluwalas Arokodare ↑ 67'
- 3
-
4
Aziz Mohammed ↑ 67'
- 22
-
14
Collins Sor ↑ 67'
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 18
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↓ Jelle Bataille 65'
- 24
- 1
- 2
- 10
- 27
- 22
- 51
- 48
Bench
- 26
-
34
Jelle Bataille ↑ 65'
-
32
Christopher Scott ↑ 76'
- 33
- 50
- 52
- 81
Coach
Mark van Bommel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 11 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 5 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 4 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 3 |
| Michel-Ange Balikwisha | 3 |
| Ruslan Malinovskyi | 3 |
| Bryan Heynen | 3 |
| Michael Frey | 3 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Royal Antwerp FC Form
2023-02-12
KRC Genk
0–1
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2023-02-05
Royal Antwerp FC
0–0
Club Brugge KV
D
2023-01-29
RSC Anderlecht
0–0
Royal Antwerp FC
D
2023-01-22
Royal Antwerp FC
4–1
Royal Standard de Liège
W
2023-01-18
KV Oostende
0–3
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2023-01-15
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–0
Royal Antwerp FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.29
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Royal Antwerp FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Royal Antwerp FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
73%
Draw or Royal Antwerp FC
51%
KRC Genk or Royal Antwerp FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–1 not predicted0 – 1Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 1
8.5%
2 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.5%
3 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.4%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Royal Antwerp FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 20% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

