KRC Genk vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge KV | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Royal Antwerp FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | KAA Gent | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | RSC Anderlecht | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | KRC Genk | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Royal Standard de Liège | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | SK Beveren | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | UR La Louvière Centre | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | KV Mechelen | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Mar | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Feb | KV Oostende | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | KV Mechelen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Feb | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Feb | KAA Gent | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | KRC Genk | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 3–3 | D |
| 05 Mar | KAS Eupen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | KVC Westerlo | A | 2–4 | L |
| 18 Feb | Royal Standard de Liège | H | 2–4 | L |
| 10 Feb | Club Brugge KV | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #3 |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 5 |
| 4 | Conceded | 1 |
| +0 | GD | +4 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this season
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this season
KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts). Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are 3rd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KRC Genk
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Royale Union Saint-Gilloise get us underway at Luminus Arena.
- 5' The 34-year-old Patrik Hrosovsky has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' It’s high time Wouter Vrancken made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Mark McKenzie needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
- 24' Bryan Heynen puts KRC Genk on the lead.
- 29' The travelling Royale Union Saint-Gilloise supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 34' What composure from Daniel Munoz! The Colombia international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Christian Burgess.
- 41' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 42' A goal from the Netherlands international Bart Nieuwkoop! He fires home on 42 to make it 2-1!
- 44' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Simon Adingra makes it 2-2.
- 49' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 50' Fresh legs for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise! Gustaf Nilsson comes on to replace Yorbe Vertessen.
- 53' Daniel Munoz picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 58' The home supporters are growing impatient. KRC Genk must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 63' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joseph Paintsil on 63 minutes.
- 65' It is a substitution in Royale Union Saint-Gilloise team. Teddy Teuma is replaced by Oussama El Azzouzi on 65 minute.
- 70' 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.
- 72' What a moment for Daniel Munoz! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
- 74' KRC Genk make a change. Bilal El Khannous trudges off to be replaced by Collins Sor on 74 minutes.
- 79' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KRC Genk and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 80' Another change for KRC Genk made on 80 minute. Bryan Heynen leaves to be changed by Anouar Ait El Hadj.
- 84' KRC Genk player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 84' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise ring the changes. Victor Boniface has done his job and it is now time for Guillaume Francois to step up.
- 85' Loic Lapoussin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Simon Adingra at the 85 minute mark.
- 86' Mark McKenzie makes way for Aziz Mohammed at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 87' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Mark McKenzie departs to be replaced by Aziz Mohammed.
- 90' Poor challenge from Anthony Moris. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- With this win, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Mark McKenzie ↓ Aziz Mohammed 87'
- 5
- 17
- 8
- 7
- 28
- 26
- 11
- 46
- 23
-
34
Bilal El Khannous ↓ Collins Sor 74'
Bench
-
77
Angelo Preciado ↑ 86'
-
19
Anouar Ait El Hadj ↑ 80'
- 40
- 10
- 3
-
4
Aziz Mohammed ↑ 87'
- 22
-
14
Collins Sor ↑ 74'
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 10
- 2
- 59
- 44
- 49
- 20
- 7
- 18
- 8
-
11
Simon Adingra ↓ Loic Lapoussin 85'
Bench
-
94
Loic Lapoussin ↑ 85'
- 28
- 14
- 21
-
29
Gustaf Nilsson ↑ 50'
- 17
-
19
Guillaume Francois ↑ 84'
-
6
Oussama El Azzouzi ↑ 65'
-
23
Cameron Puertas ↑ 85'
Coach
Karel Geraerts
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Promise Akinpelu | 4 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 3 |
| Loic Lapoussin | 2 |
| Daniel Munoz | 2 |
| Paul Onuachu | 2 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 1 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 1 |
| Charles Vanhoutte | 1 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Form
2023-03-12
KRC Genk
1–2
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
W
2023-03-09
1. FC Union Berlin
3–3
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
D
2023-03-05
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–1
KAS Eupen
W
2023-02-25
KVC Westerlo
4–2
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
L
2023-02-18
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–4
Royal Standard de Liège
L
2023-02-10
Club Brugge KV
1–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.19
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.22
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
49%
Draw or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
75%
KRC Genk or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.1%
1 – 3
6.9%
0 – 1
6.9%
0 – 3
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 4
3.8%
1 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 21% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 18% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.