KRC Genk vs Royal Standard de Liege, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs Royal Standard de Liege — Jupiler League at Cegeka Arena.
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Standard de Liege 30 games · 40 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jonathan Lardot
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | 57 |
| 4 | KAA Gent | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | RSC Anderlecht | 30 | 44 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 30 | 42 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liege | 30 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp FC | 30 | 35 |
| 11 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 30 | 34 |
| 12 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | 34 |
| 13 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 30 | 32 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 30 | 31 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 30 | 31 |
| 16 | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | 30 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | Club Brugge KV | H | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Feb | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | RWDM Molenbeek FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | KV Mechelen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | KRC Genk | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | KAA Gent | H | 4–2 | W |
| 25 Feb | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | KVC Westerlo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | RWDM Molenbeek FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | Royal Standard de Liege | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #8 |
| 42 | Points | 40 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 11 / 9 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 7 / 12 |
| 46 | Scored | 27 |
| 47 | Conceded | 35 |
| -1 | GD | -8 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 37% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
39%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts). Royal Standard de Liege are 8th (40 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Cegeka Arena. KRC Genk are looking to make home advantage count against Royal Standard de Liege.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Royal Standard de Liege fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' 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.
- 25' The travelling Royal Standard de Liege supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' KRC Genk are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 36' A tactical swap from KRC Genk — Toluwalas Arokodare on, Luca Oyen off on 36 minutes.
- 41' William Balikwisha has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' The whistle greets Hayao Kawabe as he departs to be replaced by Gilles Dewaele.
- 51' Against the run of play, Anouar Ait El Hadj has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 55' That looks like a foul for a card for Gilles Dewaele.
- 60' That looks like a foul for a card for Souleyman Doumbia.
- 61' The Royal Standard de Liege manager makes a substitution. Hakim Sahabo departs to be replaced by William Balikwisha.
- 66' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 71' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 76' The crowd applauds Isaac Price as he leaves the pitch. Cihan Canak steps in for Royal Standard de Liege.
- 81' KRC Genk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Royal Standard de Liege backline.
- 86' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Bilal El Khannouss is replaced by Matias Galarza.
- 89' Fresh legs for Royal Standard de Liege! Seydou Fini comes on to replace Lucas Noubi.
- 90' Eduard Sobol is replacing Joris Kayembe for the KRC Genk side.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Royal Standard de Liege.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Joris Kayembe ↓ Eduard Sobol 90'
- 2
- 17
- 8
- 26
-
24
Luca Oyen ↓ Toluwalas Arokodare 36'
- 46
- 34
-
14
Yira Sor ↓ Anouar Ait El Hadj 46'
- 90
- 77
Bench
-
22
Eduard Sobol ↑ 90'
- 1
- 27
-
19
Anouar Ait El Hadj ↑ 46'
-
99
Toluwalas Arokodare ↑ 36'
- 9
-
5
Matias Galarza ↑ 86'
- 3
- 72
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
Royal Standard de Liege Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 14
-
6
Hayao Kawabe ↓ Gilles Dewaele 46'
- 16
-
19
Moussa Djenepo ↓ Kamal Sowah 46'
-
8
Isaac Price ↓ Cihan Canak 76'
- 15
- 9
-
51
Lucas Noubi ↓ Seydou Fini 89'
- 34
- 33
Bench
-
22
William Balikwisha ↑ 61'
- 5
-
2
Gilles Dewaele ↑ 46'
- 40
-
61
Cihan Canak ↑ 76'
- 25
-
18
Kamal Sowah ↑ 46'
-
11
Seydou Fini ↑ 89'
- 28
Coach
Ivan Leko
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mbwana Samatta | 6 |
| Klauss | 3 |
| Junya Ito | 2 |
| Razvan Marin | 2 |
| Theo Bongonda | 2 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 2 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 2 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 1 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Royal Standard de Liege Form
2024-03-10
KRC Genk
1–0
Royal Standard de Liege
L
2024-03-02
Royal Standard de Liege
4–2
KAA Gent
W
2024-02-25
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–1
Royal Standard de Liege
L
2024-02-16
KVC Westerlo
2–1
Royal Standard de Liege
L
2024-02-10
Royal Standard de Liege
1–0
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
W
2024-02-03
RWDM Molenbeek FC
2–2
Royal Standard de Liege
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.45
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Royal Standard de Liege xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
76%
Draw or Royal Standard de Liege
52%
KRC Genk or Royal Standard de Liege
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Royal Standard de Liege covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Royal Standard de Liege keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.