KRC Genk vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 30 games · 66 pts (2026/27)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Aug | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | KV Kortrijk | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jul | KV Oostende | H | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | KRC Genk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 4–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | KV Mechelen | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Aug | KV Kortrijk | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | Beerschot VA | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Aug | Club Brugge KV | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #1 |
| 42 | Points | 66 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 11 / 9 / 10 | W / D / L | 19 / 9 / 2 |
| 46 | Scored | 50 |
| 47 | Conceded | 17 |
| -1 | GD | +33 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 2.20 |
| 37% | Win % | 63% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts). Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are 1st (66 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against KRC Genk and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has kicked off!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Damien Marcq has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' KRC Genk are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KRC Genk and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 28' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Christian Burgess.
- 33' 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.
- 38' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 43' Jhon Lucumi catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 43.
- 46' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Carlos Cuesta is withdrawn and Mark McKenzie gets his opportunity.
- 51' KRC Genk started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' With 1 assists to his name this season, Jhon Lucumi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
- 59' Carel Eiting makes way for Mike Ndayishimye at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 64' The travelling Royale Union Saint-Gilloise supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 69' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KRC Genk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 72' It’s a booking for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise player. Jonas Bager gets a Red card.
- 72' Paul Onuachu has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 72 minutes.
- 73' GOAL! Paul Onuachu scores on 73.
- 73' Jonas Bager picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 75' Loic Lapoussin makes way for Matthew Sorinola at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
- 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Royale Union Saint-Gilloise is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 82' Patrik Hrosovsky has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kristian Thorstvedt on 82 minute.
- 87' Denmark international Jonas Bager has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 88' The whistle greets Teddy Teuma as he departs to be replaced by Senne Lynen.
- 89' Felipe Avenatti gets the nod from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. He replaces Christian Burgess and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Fresh legs for KRC Genk! Ike Ugbo comes on to replace Junya Ito.
- The points are shared — KRC Genk 1-1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Honours even.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Carel Eiting ↓ Mike Ndayishimye 59'
- 5
- 33
- 7
- 8
- 26
- 10
- 18
-
46
Carlos Cuesta ↓ Mark McKenzie 46'
- 42
- 23
Bench
-
21
Ike Ugbo ↑ 90'
-
2
Mark McKenzie ↑ 46'
-
17
Patrik Hrosovsky ↑ 82'
- 24
- 77
-
11
Mike Ndayishimye ↑ 59'
- 40
- 14
Coach
John van den Brom
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
17
Teddy Teuma ↓ Senne Lynen 88'
- 94
- 2
-
25
Damien Marcq ↓ Kaoru Mitoma 82'
- 13
- 59
- 4
- 6
- 9
- 49
Bench
- 21
-
90
Felipe Avenatti ↑ 89'
- 44
-
7
Matthew Sorinola ↑ 75'
-
18
Kaoru Mitoma ↑ 82'
-
20
Senne Lynen ↑ 88'
- 19
Coach
Felice Mazzù
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Promise Akinpelu | 4 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 3 |
| Paul Onuachu | 2 |
| Loic Lapoussin | 2 |
| Daniel Munoz | 2 |
| Simon Adingra | 1 |
| Christian Burgess | 1 |
| Andi Zeqiri | 1 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Form
2021-09-12
KRC Genk
1–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
D
2021-08-28
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
4–0
Royal Standard de Liege
W
2021-08-22
KV Mechelen
3–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
L
2021-08-14
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–0
KV Kortrijk
W
2021-08-07
Beerschot VA
0–3
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
W
2021-08-01
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
0–1
Club Brugge KV
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.13
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
60%
Draw or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
68%
KRC Genk or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 22% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.