KRC Genk vs SV Zulte-Waregem, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs SV Zulte-Waregem — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- SV Zulte-Waregem 30 games · 32 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Club Brugge KV | H | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | Beerschot VA | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | West Ham United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
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' The wait is over. KRC Genk get us underway at Luminus Arena.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KRC Genk and SV Zulte-Waregem are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' 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.
- 15' SV Zulte-Waregem fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' SV Zulte-Waregem have won 278 goals from 194 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' Laurens De Bock has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 17 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' Switzerland international Dereck Kutesa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' Omar Govea does the damage! The net is bulging and KRC Genk surge ahead!
- 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. KRC Genk must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Carlos Cuesta is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for KRC Genk tonight.
- 47' GOAL! Kristian Thorstvedt scores on 47.
- 52' KRC Genk player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 57' It’s a booking for SV Zulte-Waregem player. David Hubert gets a Yellow card.
- 62' Dion Cools is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 63' A change in the SV Zulte-Waregem ranks — Dereck Kutesa exits the field as Dion De Neve enters on 63.
- 66' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Joseph Paintsil is replaced by Junya Ito.
- 71' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 75' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Luca Oyen departs to be replaced by Theo Bongonda.
- 80' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 85' KRC Genk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SV Zulte-Waregem backline.
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aziz Mohammed on 87.
- With this win, KRC Genk is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 17
- 8
-
28
Joseph Paintsil ↓ Junya Ito 66'
- 26
-
24
Luca Oyen ↓ Theo Bongonda 75'
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↓ Aziz Mohammed 75'
- 46
- 42
- 23
- 6
Bench
- 5
-
7
Junya Ito ↑ 66'
-
10
Theo Bongonda ↑ 75'
- 11
- 40
- 15
- 3
-
4
Aziz Mohammed ↑ 75'
Coach
Bernd Storck
SV Zulte-Waregem Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 21
- 93
- 1
- 27
-
10
Omar Govea ↓ Lasse Christensen 63'
- 17
- 76
-
19
Dereck Kutesa ↓ Dion De Neve 63'
- 33
-
6
David Hubert ↓ Alieu Fadera 75'
Bench
- 14
- 25
- 24
- 98
- 15
-
8
Lasse Christensen ↑ 63'
-
54
Dion De Neve ↑ 63'
-
23
Alieu Fadera ↑ 75'
- 51
Coach
Timmy Simons
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bryan Heynen | 5 |
| Junya Ito | 4 |
| Paul Onuachu | 4 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 3 |
| Kristian Thorstvedt | 3 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 3 |
| Jelle Vossen | 2 |
| Dereck Kutesa | 2 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.33
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
SV Zulte-Waregem xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.69
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
80%
Draw or SV Zulte-Waregem
40%
KRC Genk or SV Zulte-Waregem
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4%
0 – 0
3.7%
4 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | SV Zulte-Waregem covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 21% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
SV Zulte-Waregem keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

