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KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2019-20
KV Mechelen
3 – 1
Full Time
KRC Genk
Sat 3 Aug 2019 · 18:30 UTC HT 45+4' · FT 45+3'
Gustav Engvall 54' Y

Overview

Match Preview

KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League .

Match Details

  • Referee Bram Van Driessche
  • Referee Kevin Monteny
  • Referee Ken Vermeiren
  • Referee Pieter Becquet
  • Referee Philippe Vandecauter
  • Referee Jonathan Lardot
  • Referee

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

2
3
7
KV Mechelen 12 games · Avg 3.3 goals KRC Genk
Last 5 meetings
2019-08-03 KV Mechelen 3–1 KRC Genk

Recent Form

KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug KRC Genk H 3–1 W
27 Jul SV Zulte-Waregem A 2–0 W
KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug KV Mechelen A 1–3 L
26 Jul KV Kortrijk H 2–1 W
19 May Royal Standard de Liège H 0–0 D
16 May RSC Anderlecht A 1–1 D
12 May Club Brugge KV A 2–3 L
03 May Royal Antwerp FC H 4–0 W

Season Stats

KV Mechelen KRC Genk
#17 Position #9
3 Points 9
7 Played 7
0 / 3 / 4 W / D / L 2 / 3 / 2
5 Scored 13
14 Conceded 12
-9 GD +1
0.43 PPG 1.29
0% Win % 29%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
29% Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season

KV Mechelen are 17th (3 pts). KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

KV Mechelen
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/5
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ 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)

KV Mechelen
Myron van Brederode 3 G
KRC Genk
Rafiu Durosinmi 5 G
Aaron Bibout 2 G
Josue Ndenge Kongolo 2 G
Bryan Heynen 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — KV Mechelen and KRC Genk get this one started.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' KRC Genk started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 19' Yellow-Red KV Mechelen is taking the lead after the goal scored by William Togui on 19.
  • 21' Yellow-Red KV Mechelen ring the changes. Joachim Van Damme has done his job and it is now time for Alexander Corryn to step up.
  • 26' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 31' 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.
  • 36' It’s high time Felice Mazzù made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 41' 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.
  • 46' Another change for KRC Genk made on 46 minute. Benjamin Nygren leaves to be changed by Ianis Hagi.
  • 48' Mbwana Samatta is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 53' KRC Genk seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 54' Gustav Engvall has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 54.
  • 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. Felice Mazzù might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 64' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 69' The travelling KRC Genk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 71' Igor de Camargo gets the nod from Yellow-Red KV Mechelen. He replaces William Togui and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 72' Fresh legs for KRC Genk! Benson Manuel comes on to replace Junya Ito.
  • 77' KRC Genk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 78' What a strike from Gustav Engvall! The score is 0-3.
  • 81' The Belgium Igor de Camargo breaks the deadlock on 81 minutes. 0-4!
  • 83' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Joseph Paintsil departs to be replaced by Stephen Odey.
  • 88' 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 Ianis Hagi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 89' Yellow-Red KV Mechelen make a change. Gustav Engvall trudges off to be replaced by Sheldon Bateau on 89 minutes.
  • The points are shared — KV Mechelen 3-1 KRC Genk. Honours even.

Lineups

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Felice Mazzù

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.95 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 71% + Over 2.5 goals 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen46% Draw23% KRC Genk31%
Actual: KV Mechelen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.72
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

KV Mechelen or Draw
69%
Draw or KRC Genk
54%
KV Mechelen or KRC Genk
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen32% Draw39% KRC Genk29%
Actual: KV Mechelen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4.1%
0 – 2
3.9%
0 – 1
3.8%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 13% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 18% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 17% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.