KV Kortrijk vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KV Kortrijk vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Guldensporenstadion.
- KV Kortrijk 11 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 11 games · 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | KRC Genk | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Aug | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Jul | FC Seraing | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | KV Mechelen | H | 1–4 | L |
| 11 Apr | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | A | 4–3 | W |
| 03 Apr | Club Brugge KV | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | KV Kortrijk | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jul | KV Oostende | H | 3–4 | L |
| 23 Jul | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Apr | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 4–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| KV Kortrijk | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #7 |
| 4 | Points | 15 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 1 / 1 / 9 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 4 |
| 4 | Scored | 18 |
| 23 | Conceded | 15 |
| -19 | GD | +3 |
| 0.36 | PPG | 1.36 |
| 9% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
KV Kortrijk this season
KV Kortrijk this season
27%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
KV Kortrijk are 18th (4 pts). KRC Genk are 7th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KV Kortrijk
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/7
76+
–/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Guldensporenstadion. KV Kortrijk are looking to make home advantage count against KRC Genk.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering KRC Genk that had 327 games and scored 545 goals.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. KV Kortrijk in their trying to find a way past KRC Genk's compact .
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 18' Teddy Chevalier makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and KV Kortrijk are in front.
- 23' KV Kortrijk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
- 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' Maarten Vandevoordt needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 38' 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.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' The whistle greets Junya Ito as he departs to be replaced by Mike Ndayishimye.
- 50' It’s a booking for KRC Genk player. Bryan Heynen gets a Yellow card.
- 52' What a moment for Paul Onuachu! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' KV Kortrijk player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 57' Gilles Dewaele gets the nod from KV Kortrijk. He replaces Pape Habib Gueye and will look to change the dynamic.
- 62' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Timothy Derijck suffering a number of foals already.
- 65' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Mark McKenzie is replaced by Jhon Lucumi.
- 66' Mathias Fixelles is replacing Teddy Chevalier for the KV Kortrijk side.
- 71' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 73' Carel Eiting was booked on 73.
- 78' KRC Genk started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 78.
- 82' The whistle greets Ante Palaversa as he departs to be replaced by Charles-Jesaja Herrmann.
- 87' Cyriel Dessers has so much to prove this time. He replaces Paul Onuachu on 87 minute.
- 90' Gerardo Arteaga has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. KRC Genk take all three points.
Lineups
KV Kortrijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
29
Marlos Moreno ↓ Eric Ocansey 66'
- 26
- 76
- 6
- 30
- 9
- 8
- 10
- 17
- 31
Bench
- 28
- 27
-
51
Eric Ocansey ↑ 66'
- 18
- 7
-
2
Gilles Dewaele ↑ 57'
-
11
Mathias Fixelles ↑ 66'
- 16
-
39
Charles-Jesaja Herrmann ↑ 82'
Coach
Luka Elsner
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
2
Mark McKenzie ↓ Jhon Lucumi 65'
- 5
-
7
Junya Ito ↓ Mike Ndayishimye 46'
- 8
- 26
- 10
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↓ Cyriel Dessers 87'
- 46
- 42
- 23
Bench
-
9
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 87'
-
33
Jhon Lucumi ↑ 65'
- 17
-
11
Mike Ndayishimye ↑ 46'
- 40
- 14
- 3
Coach
John van den Brom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 5 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 4 |
| Ilombe Mboyo | 2 |
| Nacho Ferri | 2 |
| Pape Habib Gueye | 2 |
| Ilombe Mboyo | 2 |
| Daniel Munoz | 2 |
| Patrik Hrosovsky | 2 |
Head to Head
KV Kortrijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.8
KV Kortrijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.96
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
KRC Genk to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
KV Kortrijk or Draw
44%
Draw or KRC Genk
81%
KV Kortrijk or KRC Genk
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KV Kortrijk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.9%
0 – 1
11.8%
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 3
7.6%
1 – 3
6.2%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 1
3.8%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 4
3.8%
1 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — KV Kortrijk
| Handicap | KV Kortrijk covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +1 | 37% | 24% | 39% |
| +1.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +2 | 61% | 20% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
KV Kortrijk keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.