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 7 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Standard de Liège 7 games · 11 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
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 Louviere 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #7 |
| 9 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 2 |
| 13 | Scored | 13 |
| 12 | Conceded | 12 |
| +1 | GD | +1 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.57 |
| 29% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
39%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Royal Standard de Liège this season
Royal Standard de Liège this season
KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts). Royal Standard de Liège are 7th (11 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 Standard de Liège
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
6/1
76+
1/6
■ 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 Standard de Liège
| Dennis Eckert | 4 G | 1 A |
| Adnane Abid | 3 G | 2 A |
| Casper Nielsen | 2 G | 3 A |
| Salieu Drammeh | 2 G | |
| 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' It is a cagey affair so far. KRC Genk in their trying to find a way past Royal Standard de Liège's compact .
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' 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.
- 20' It looks surprising KRC Genk does not make any changes. Mehdi Carcela has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bokadi Bope, as he is very good at scoring at Luminus Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' A moment of madness from Jhon Lucumi on 36 minutes earns him a Yellow card. KRC Genk will be frustrated.
- 41' Belgium international Hugo Siquet has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 44' The referee shows KRC Genk player a Yellow card on 44.
- 45' Luca Oyen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bryan Heynen on 45 minute.
- 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KRC Genk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 52' Klauss adds to his 0 season tally! Royal Standard de Liege lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 53' A goal from the Brazil international Klauss! He fires home on 53 to make it 0-2!
- 54' Magnificent from Klauss! That is 34 goals in 212 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 59' Magnificent from Junya Ito! That is 52 goals in 416 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 62' Poor challenge from Damjan Pavlovic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 62' A tactical swap from Royal Standard de Liege — Hugo Siquet on, Damjan Pavlovic off on 62 minutes.
- 67' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 69' The referee shows Royal Standard de Liege player a Yellow card on 69.
- 72' Junya Ito has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 72 minutes.
- 77' Fresh legs for Royal Standard de Liege! Maxime Lestienne comes on to replace Michel-Ange Balikwisha.
- 81' GOAL! Jackson Muleka scores on 81. Assisted by Klauss
- 82' Royal Standard de Liege make a change. Moussa Sissako trudges off to be replaced by Mehdi Carcela on 82 minutes.
- 85' Controversy at the stadium! Jackson Muleka argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 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.
- It finishes all square. KRC Genk and Royal Standard de Liège share the spoils 2-2.
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 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 2 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 2 |
| Junya Ito | 2 |
| Razvan Marin | 2 |
| Theo Bongonda | 2 |
| Bryan Heynen | 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
1.93
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
Royal Standard de Liège xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk or Royal Standard de Liège 76% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
67%
Draw or Royal Standard de Liège
57%
KRC Genk or Royal Standard de Liège
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.2%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
3.9%
0 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Royal Standard de Liège covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 16% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Royal Standard de Liège keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.