KV Kortrijk vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KV Kortrijk vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Guldensporenstadion.
- KV Kortrijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Wesli De Cremer
- Referee Philippe Vandecauter
- Referee Brent Staessens
- Referee Lennert Becquet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | KRC Genk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | KAA Gent | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | KRC Genk | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Dec | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | KV Kortrijk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | KAS Eupen | A | 4–1 | W |
| 27 Dec | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Dec | KV Kortrijk | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Dec | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 4–2 | W |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — KV Kortrijk and KRC Genk get this one started.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bryan Limbombe, as he is very good at scoring at Guldensporenstadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Carlos Cuesta has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KV Kortrijk and KRC Genk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' Congo DR international Theo Bongonda has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 23' What a strike from Pape Habib Gueye! The score is 1-0.
- 28' KV Kortrijk are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against KRC Genk's shape.
- 33' Jere Uronen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' Junya Ito is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for KV Kortrijk so far.
- 41' The Nigeria Paul Onuachu breaks the deadlock on 41 minutes. 1-1!
- 46' KV Kortrijk have won 305 goals from 231 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John van den Brom will be considering his options from the bench.
- 54' Pape Habib Gueye has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 54 minutes.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Brendan Hines-Ike on 57 minutes.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Kouassi Eboue is booked for KRC Genk — Yellow card on 60.
- 60' The whistle greets Kouassi Eboue as he departs to be replaced by Cyriel Dessers.
- 61' Patrik Hrosovsky is replacing Bastien Toma for the KRC Genk side.
- 66' It is a cagey affair so far. KV Kortrijk in their trying to find a way past KRC Genk's compact .
- 71' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 73' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Junya Ito.
- 78' It looks like no one’s ball. KV Kortrijk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 80' Jere Uronen makes way for Bryan Limbombe at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 81' A tactical swap from KRC Genk — Bryan Limbombe on, Jere Uronen off on 81 minutes.
- 83' KV Kortrijk ring the changes. Pape Habib Gueye has done his job and it is now time for Teddy Chevalier to step up.
- 88' KRC Genk are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 89' Another substitution for KV Kortrijk to replace Faiz Selemani by Christophe Lepoint on 89 minute.
- 90' The whistle greets Hannes Van der Bruggen as he departs to be replaced by Michiel Jonckheere.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from KV Kortrijk to claim maximum points.
Lineups
KV Kortrijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 76
- 51
- 2
- 14
- 23
- 3
- 4
- 10
- 17
- 31
Bench
- 1
-
27
Michiel Jonckheere ↑ 90'
-
15
Christophe Lepoint ↑ 89'
-
34
Teddy Chevalier ↑ 83'
- 11
- 41
- 20
Coach
Yves Vanderhaeghe
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
-
38
Kouassi Eboue ↓ Cyriel Dessers 60'
- 1
- 33
- 7
-
21
Jere Uronen ↓ Bryan Limbombe 80'
- 8
- 10
- 18
- 46
- 23
-
11
Bastien Toma ↓ Patrik Hrosovsky 60'
Bench
-
9
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 60'
- 5
-
17
Patrik Hrosovsky ↑ 60'
- 26
- 24
- 40
- 80
-
22
Bryan Limbombe ↑ 80'
- 42
Coach
John van den Brom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 5 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 4 |
| Nacho Ferri | 2 |
| Pape Habib Gueye | 2 |
| Ilombe Mboyo | 2 |
| Daniel Munoz | 2 |
| Patrik Hrosovsky | 2 |
| Julien De Sart | 2 |
Head to Head
KV Kortrijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25
KV Kortrijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
KV Kortrijk or KRC Genk 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KV Kortrijk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
KV Kortrijk or Draw
67%
Draw or KRC Genk
62%
KV Kortrijk or KRC Genk
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.1%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — KV Kortrijk
| Handicap | KV Kortrijk covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
KV Kortrijk keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.