KRC Genk vs Royal Standard de Liège, Jupiler League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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KRC Genk vs Royal Standard de Liège — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Standard de Liège 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erik Lambrechts
- Referee Lothar D'Hondt
- Referee Wesli De Cremer
- Referee Jo De Weirdt
- Referee Wim Smet
- Referee Thibaud Nijssen
- Referee Philippe Vandecauter
- Referee
5 games this season
🟨 6.2/game
⚽ 22.6 goals/game
🟥 4 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | KAA Gent | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 11 | 27 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Lommel SK | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 11 | 15 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liège | 11 | 15 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | KV Mechelen | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 11 | 11 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 11 | 11 |
| 14 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | SK Beveren | 11 | 10 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 11 | 9 |
| 17 | UR La Louvière Centre | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 11 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar | Royal Standard de Liège | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Feb | Beerschot VA | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | KV Oostende | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Feb | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar | KRC Genk | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | Royal Excel Mouscron | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Feb | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Feb | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Feb | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Feb | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | Royal Standard de Liège | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #8 |
| 15 | Points | 15 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 3 / 4 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 4 |
| 18 | Scored | 18 |
| 15 | Conceded | 16 |
| +3 | GD | +2 |
| 1.36 | PPG | 1.36 |
| 36% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Royal Standard de Liège this season
Royal Standard de Liège this season
KRC Genk are 7th (15 pts). Royal Standard de Liège are 8th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KRC Genk
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
3/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Royal Standard de Liège
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
1/2
61-75
10/1
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
KRC Genk
| Rafiu Durosinmi | 6 G | |
| Aaron Bibout | 3 G | |
| Junya Ito | 2 G | 2 A |
| Josue Ndenge Kongolo | 2 G | |
| Bryan Heynen | 1 G |
Royal Standard de Liège
| Dennis Eckert | 7 G | 1 A |
| Adnane Abid | 3 G | 4 A |
| Salieu Drammeh | 3 G | |
| Casper Nielsen | 2 G | 3 A |
| Bernard Jordan Nguene | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for KRC Genk to score. At the same time, Royal Standard de Liège 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 Gerardo Arteaga suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' KRC Genk currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' KRC Genk have won 545 goals from 327 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Luminus Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. KRC Genk and Royal Standard de Liège are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Selim Amallah, a Morocco , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' It’s high time John van den Brom made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 36' KRC Genk player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 41' KRC Genk seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Junya Ito. He receives a Yellow card.
- 45' KRC Genk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luca Oyen is hanging Bryan Heynen on the field on 45 minute.
- 50' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with KRC Genk winning 100% of all matches.
- 52' What composure from Klauss! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 53' The Brazil Klauss breaks the deadlock on 53 minutes. 0-2!
- 54' Klauss does the damage! The net is bulging and Royal Standard de Liege surge ahead!
- 59' What a strike from Junya Ito! The score is 1-3.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Damjan Pavlovic on 62.
- 62' The Royal Standard de Liege bench stirs into life. Damjan Pavlovic is withdrawn and Hugo Siquet gets his opportunity.
- 67' KRC Genk looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Junya Ito scoring 1 goals.
- 69' Royal Standard de Liege receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 69.
- 72' Junya Ito makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and KRC Genk are in front.
- 77' Maxime Lestienne is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michel-Ange Balikwisha at the 77 minute mark.
- 81' Against the run of play, Jackson Muleka has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 82' A change in the Royal Standard de Liege ranks — Moussa Sissako exits the field as Mehdi Carcela enters on 82.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Jackson Muleka. He receives a Yellow card.
- 85' It is a substitution in KRC Genk team. Paul Onuachu is replaced by Cyriel Dessers on 85 minute.
- 90' Royal Standard de Liege receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 33
- 7
- 17
-
8
Bryan Heynen C ↓ Luca Oyen 45'
- 26
- 10
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↓ Cyriel Dessers 85'
- 46
- 42
- 23
Bench
-
9
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 85'
- 19
- 2
- 38
- 1
-
24
Luca Oyen ↑ 45'
- 77
- 27
- 14
- 15
Coach
John van den Brom
Royal Standard de Liège Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 19
- 28
- 16
- 34
- 20
-
26
Nicolas Raskin ↓ Jackson Muleka 77'
- 14
-
5
Moussa Sissako ↓ Mehdi Carcela 82'
-
33
Damjan Pavlovic ↓ Hugo Siquet 62'
- 32
Bench
- 6
- 21
- 8
-
10
Mehdi Carcela ↑ 82'
-
22
Maxime Lestienne ↑ 77'
- 30
-
17
Jackson Muleka ↑ 77'
-
41
Hugo Siquet ↑ 62'
Coach
Mbaye Leye
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mbwana Samatta | 6 |
| Klauss | 3 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Razvan Marin | 2 |
| Theo Bongonda | 2 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 2 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 2 |
| Anouar Ait El Hadj | 1 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Royal Standard de Liège Form
2021-03-19
KRC Genk
2–2
Royal Standard de Liège
D
2021-03-07
Royal Excel Mouscron
1–0
Royal Standard de Liège
L
2021-02-28
Royal Standard de Liège
1–3
RSC Anderlecht
L
2021-02-21
SV Zulte-Waregem
3–2
Royal Standard de Liège
L
2021-02-14
Royal Standard de Liège
1–1
Royal Antwerp FC
D
2021-02-06
Royal Standard de Liège
1–1
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Royal Standard de Liège xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk or Royal Standard de Liège 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
69%
Draw or Royal Standard de Liège
58%
KRC Genk or Royal Standard de Liège
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Royal Standard de Liège 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% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Royal Standard de Liège keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.