KV Kortrijk vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KV Kortrijk vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Guldensporenstadion.
- KV Kortrijk 7 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 7 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | KAA Gent | 7 | 19 |
| 3 | Club Brugge KV | 7 | 18 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 7 | 18 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | Royal Standard de Liège | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | KVC Westerlo | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | SK Beveren | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | UR La Louvière Centre | 7 | 4 |
| 15 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 7 | 3 |
| 17 | KV Mechelen | 7 | 3 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | KRC Genk | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Nov | KAA Gent | H | 0–4 | L |
| 06 Nov | KV Oostende | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Oct | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Oct | KVC Westerlo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | KV Kortrijk | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Nov | RSC Anderlecht | A | 2–0 | W |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| KV Kortrijk | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #9 |
| 3 | Points | 9 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 0 / 6 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 2 |
| 2 | Scored | 13 |
| 15 | Conceded | 12 |
| -13 | GD | +1 |
| 0.43 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 14% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
KV Kortrijk this season
KV Kortrijk this season
29%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
KV Kortrijk are 18th (3 pts). KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KV Kortrijk
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/4
76+
–/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KRC Genk
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
KRC Genk
| Rafiu Durosinmi | 5 G |
| Aaron Bibout | 2 G |
| Josue Ndenge Kongolo | 2 G |
| Bryan Heynen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Guldensporenstadion that hosts another battle between KV Kortrijk and KRC Genk.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering KRC Genk that had 320 games and scored 540 goals.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. KRC Genk needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' KRC Genk come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' Mike Ndayishimye has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Billel Messaoudi.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. KV Kortrijk and KRC Genk are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 50' KV Kortrijk are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against KRC Genk's shape.
- 55' The referee shows KRC Genk player a Yellow card on 55.
- 60' KRC Genk are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nayel Mehssatou.
- 66' Felipe Avenatti has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 68' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Paul Onuachu is replaced by Mbwana Samatta.
- 69' A tactical swap from KRC Genk — Angelo Preciado on, Mike Ndayishimye off on 69 minutes.
- 74' Habib Keita is ready to make an impact after coming on for Massimo Bruno at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Habib Keita argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Pape Habib Gueye. He replaces Billel Messaoudi on 81 minute.
- 82' It is a substitution in KV Kortrijk team. Billel Messaoudi is replaced by Pape Habib Gueye on 82 minute.
- 83' The Uruguay Felipe Avenatti breaks the deadlock on 83 minutes. 1-0!
- 85' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Stjepan Loncar.
- 89' KRC Genk make a change. Mujaid Sadick trudges off to be replaced by Aziz Mohammed on 89 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from KV Kortrijk to claim maximum points.
Lineups
KV Kortrijk Lineups
Starting XI
-
70
Massimo Bruno ↓ Habib Keita 74'
- 20
- 33
- 4
- 10
-
18
Abdelhak Kadri ↓ Dylan Mbayo 82'
- 9
- 25
- 1
- 44
- 6
Bench
-
7
Dylan Mbayo ↑ 82'
- 32
- 16
- 99
-
17
Pape Habib Gueye ↑ 82'
-
12
Habib Keita ↑ 74'
Coach
Bernd Storck
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 17
- 8
- 28
- 26
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↓ Mbwana Samatta 68'
- 11
- 23
-
3
Mujaid Sadick ↓ Aziz Mohammed 89'
- 34
Bench
-
7
Mbwana Samatta ↑ 68'
-
77
Angelo Preciado ↑ 69'
- 40
-
10
Nicolas Castro ↑ 68'
- 15
-
4
Aziz Mohammed ↑ 89'
- 22
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
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
2 / 4
0.58
KV Kortrijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 61% + KRC Genk to win 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: KV Kortrijk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
KV Kortrijk or Draw
41%
Draw or KRC Genk
82%
KV Kortrijk or KRC Genk
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
14.8%
0 – 1
14.1%
0 – 3
10%
1 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 3
6%
0 – 4
5.2%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 4
3.2%
2 – 2
2.5%
2 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — KV Kortrijk
| Handicap | KV Kortrijk covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -0.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| +0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +1 | 29% | 25% | 46% |
| +1.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +2 | 54% | 22% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
KV Kortrijk keeps clean sheet
13%
✗
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
56%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.