KRC Genk vs Sporting du Pays de Charleroi, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KRC Genk vs Sporting du Pays de Charleroi — Jupiler League at Luminus Arena.
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 30 games · 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 4–1 | W |
| 28 Oct | KV Mechelen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | KVC Westerlo | H | 6–1 | W |
| 15 Oct | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | KV Kortrijk | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | KRC Genk | A | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 1–4 | L |
| 18 Oct | KV Kortrijk | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Oct | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Oct | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| KRC Genk | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #11 |
| 42 | Points | 34 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 11 / 9 / 10 | W / D / L | 9 / 7 / 14 |
| 46 | Scored | 38 |
| 47 | Conceded | 42 |
| -1 | GD | -4 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 37% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts). Sporting du Pays de Charleroi are 11th (34 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Luminus Arena as KRC Genk face off against Sporting du Pays de Charleroi in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 9' Paul Onuachu adds to his 0 season tally! KRC Genk lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 14' It’s high time Frank Defays made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 19' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 20' Poor challenge from Daniel Munoz. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 24' Controversy at the stadium! Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 29' A quiet spell here at Luminus Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 34' Daan Heymans, a Belgium , has 26 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' What a moment for Paul Onuachu! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
- 36' Brilliant from the ! Paul Onuachu makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 36.
- 41' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' Sporting du Pays de Charleroi are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Wouter Vrancken might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' Daan Heymans has so much to prove this time. He replaces Isaac Mbenza on 56 minute.
- 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 62' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Nicolas Castro is replaced by Mbwana Samatta.
- 66' What composure from Daan Heymans! The Belgium international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 67' Goal! Daan Heymans scores his 35 goal in 104 matches.
- 71' What a strike from Paul Onuachu! The score is 4-2.
- 72' A change in the Sporting du Pays de Charleroi ranks — Nadir Benbouali exits the field as Anthony Descotte enters on 72.
- 77' Mike Ndayishimye has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 79' Andras Nemeth is replacing Joseph Paintsil for the KRC Genk side.
- 80' A change in the KRC Genk ranks — Bryan Heynen exits the field as Aziz Mohammed enters on 80.
- 85' A tactical swap from Sporting du Pays de Charleroi — Ryota Morioka on, Stelios Andreou off on 85 minutes.
- 90' The crowd applauds Daniel Munoz as he leaves the pitch. Rasmus Carstensen steps in for KRC Genk.
- 4-1 the final result. Sporting du Pays de Charleroi will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 17
-
8
Bryan Heynen ↓ Aziz Mohammed 80'
-
28
Joseph Paintsil ↓ Andras Nemeth 79'
- 26
- 18
- 11
- 46
-
10
Nicolas Castro ↓ Mbwana Samatta 62'
- 23
Bench
-
7
Mbwana Samatta ↑ 62'
- 40
- 27
-
35
Andras Nemeth ↑ 79'
- 15
- 25
-
4
Aziz Mohammed ↑ 80'
-
22
Rasmus Carstensen ↑ 90'
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Isaac Mbenza ↓ Daan Heymans 56'
- 16
- 12
- 26
- 2
-
21
Stelios Andreou ↓ Ryota Morioka 85'
- 38
- 31
- 6
- 45
- 99
Bench
- 1
-
8
Ali Gholizadeh ↑ 56'
- 25
-
18
Daan Heymans ↑ 56'
-
44
Ryota Morioka ↑ 85'
- 5
-
15
Anthony Descotte ↑ 72'
- 32
Coach
Frank Defays
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 8 |
| Ali Gholizadeh | 3 |
| Daan Heymans | 3 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 3 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 2 |
| Shamar Nicholson | 2 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 2 |
| Joakim Maehle | 1 |
Head to Head
KRC Genk Form
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi Form
2022-11-04
KRC Genk
4–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
L
2022-10-30
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
1–0
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2022-10-21
Cercle Brugge KSV
4–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
L
2022-10-18
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
2–2
KV Kortrijk
D
2022-10-15
K. Sint-Truidense VV
2–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
L
2022-10-09
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
0–1
Royal Standard de Liege
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.48
KRC Genk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
KRC Genk or Draw
84%
Draw or Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
36%
KRC Genk or Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9%
1 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 0
3.7%
0 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — KRC Genk
| Handicap | KRC Genk covers | Push | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 18% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 21% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

