KRC Genk vs SV Zulte-Waregem, Jupiler League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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KRC Genk vs SV Zulte-Waregem — Jupiler League .
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- SV Zulte-Waregem 30 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
- Referee Lothar D'Hondt
- Referee Thibaud Nijssen
- Referee
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 Aug | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | KV Mechelen | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Jul | KV Kortrijk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 May | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 May | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 May | Club Brugge KV | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | KRC Genk | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Aug | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Jul | KV Mechelen | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 May | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 May | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | A | 5–0 | W |
| 11 May | KV Kortrijk | H | 0–5 | L |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | SV Zulte-Waregem | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #13 |
| 42 | Points | 32 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 11 / 9 / 10 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 14 |
| 46 | Scored | 38 |
| 47 | Conceded | 47 |
| -1 | GD | -9 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 37% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts). SV Zulte-Waregem are 13th (32 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' 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.
- 6' What composure from Henrik Bjordal! The Norway international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 11' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 16' Both keepers have barely been tested. KRC Genk and SV Zulte-Waregem are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 21' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 26' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 31' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 36' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 41' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering KRC Genk that had 316 games and scored 528 goals.
- 46' Cyle Larin is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SV Zulte-Waregem so far.
- 51' 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.
- 56' That is a Yellow card for SV Zulte-Waregem. Henrik Bjordal will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' Sebastien Dewaest has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 316 appearances.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marco Burki on 65 minutes.
- 68' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Ianis Hagi departs to be replaced by Stephen Odey.
- 73' KRC Genk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SV Zulte-Waregem backline.
- 78' What composure from Saido Berahino! The Burundi international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 80' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Joseph Paintsil departs to be replaced by Benson Manuel.
- 85' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 88' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Sander Berge is withdrawn and Jakub Piotrowski gets his opportunity.
- 90' It’s a booking for KRC Genk player. Bryan Heynen gets a Yellow card.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for KRC Genk.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Ianis Hagi ↓ Stephen Odey 68'
- 33
- 7
- 6
- 21
- 8
-
25
Sander Berge ↓ Jakub Piotrowski 88'
- 31
- 10
-
11
Joseph Paintsil ↓ Benson Manuel 80'
- 28
Bench
- 4
-
19
Jakub Piotrowski ↑ 88'
- 26
-
22
Benson Manuel ↑ 80'
- 2
-
15
Stephen Odey ↑ 68'
- 24
- 46
Coach
Felice Mazzù
SV Zulte-Waregem Lineups
Starting XI
- 38
- 9
- 21
- 20
- 1
- 2
- 23
- 45
- 10
- 33
- 7
Bench
- 14
- 5
- 44
- 17
- 24
- 67
- 43
Coach
Francky Dury
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bryan Heynen | 5 |
| Paul Onuachu | 4 |
| Junya Ito | 4 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 3 |
| Kristian Thorstvedt | 3 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 3 |
| Hamdi Harbaoui | 2 |
| Jelle Vossen | 2 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
SV Zulte-Waregem Form
2019-08-10
KRC Genk
0–2
SV Zulte-Waregem
W
2019-08-03
Royal Standard de Liege
4–0
SV Zulte-Waregem
L
2019-07-27
SV Zulte-Waregem
0–2
KV Mechelen
L
2019-05-17
SV Zulte-Waregem
2–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
W
2019-05-14
KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren
0–5
SV Zulte-Waregem
W
2019-05-11
SV Zulte-Waregem
0–5
KV Kortrijk
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.85
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
SV Zulte-Waregem xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk or SV Zulte-Waregem 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: SV Zulte-Waregem win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
68%
Draw or SV Zulte-Waregem
58%
KRC Genk or SV Zulte-Waregem
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SV Zulte-Waregem win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.7%
1 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | SV Zulte-Waregem covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 19% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 16% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
SV Zulte-Waregem keeps clean sheet
17%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.