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 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 11 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #1 |
| 15 | Points | 29 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 3 / 4 | W / D / L | 9 / 2 / 0 |
| 18 | Scored | 30 |
| 15 | Conceded | 7 |
| +3 | GD | +23 |
| 1.36 | PPG | 2.64 |
| 36% | Win % | 82% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
55%
Clean Sheets
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this season
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this season
KRC Genk are 7th (15 pts). Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are 1st (29 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
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
4/1
46-60
6/1
61-75
4/–
76+
9/–
■ 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 |
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
| Raul Florucz | 5 G | |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | 4 G | 2 A |
| Besfort Zeneli | 2 G | 5 A |
| Mateo Biondic | 2 G | 4 A |
| Guilherme Carvalho | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and KRC Genk launch into their encounter with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
- 5' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. KRC Genk needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. KRC Genk and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 24' Bryan Heynen puts KRC Genk on the lead.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KRC Genk and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' Magnificent from Daniel Munoz! That is 24 goals in 327 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 36' Christian Burgess was booked on 36.
- 41' The energy levels are beginning to show. Karel Geraerts might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' GOAL! Bart Nieuwkoop scores on 42.
- 44' Simon Adingra doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 49' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 50' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise make a change. Yorbe Vertessen trudges off to be replaced by Gustaf Nilsson on 50 minutes.
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Munoz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 58' Belgium international Senne Lynen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 63' Joseph Paintsil catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 63.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Oussama El Azzouzi. He replaces Teddy Teuma on 65 minute.
- 70' The travelling Royale Union Saint-Gilloise supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 72' Sensational shot from Daniel Munoz. KRC Genk is back in the lead.
- 74' Another substitution for KRC Genk to replace Bilal El Khannous by Collins Sor on 74 minute.
- 79' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 80' Bryan Heynen makes way for Anouar Ait El Hadj at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Carlos Cuesta.
- 84' The crowd applauds Victor Boniface as he leaves the pitch. Guillaume Francois steps in for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
- 85' Loic Lapoussin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Simon Adingra at the 85 minute mark.
- 86' KRC Genk ring the changes. Mark McKenzie has done his job and it is now time for Aziz Mohammed to step up.
- 87' KRC Genk ring the changes. Mark McKenzie has done his job and it is now time for Aziz Mohammed to step up.
- 90' A moment of madness from Anthony Moris on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Royale Union Saint-Gilloise will be frustrated.
- 1-2 the final result. KRC Genk will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Paul Onuachu | 2 |
| Loic Lapoussin | 2 |
| Daniel Munoz | 2 |
| Bart Nieuwkoop | 1 |
| Anouar Ait El Hadj | 1 |
| Simon Adingra | 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
3 / 4
1.22
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.9
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
54%
Draw or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
72%
KRC Genk or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.9%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
6%
0 – 0
6%
1 – 3
5.9%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 3
4.9%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 14% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 22% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.