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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 Club Brugge KV 2 6
2 Royal Antwerp FC 2 6
3 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2 4
4 SV Zulte-Waregem 2 4
5 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 1 3
6 KAA Gent 1 3
7 RSC Anderlecht 1 3
8 KRC Genk 2 3
9 Cercle Brugge KSV 2 2
10 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2 2
11 Royal Standard de Liège 1 1
12 Lommel SK 1 1
13 SK Beveren 1 0
14 UR La Louvière Centre 1 0
15 KV Mechelen 1 0
16 KVC Westerlo 2 0
17 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 2 0
18 KV Kortrijk 2 0

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
#15 Position #8
0 Points 3
1 Played 2
0 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
0 Scored 4
2 Conceded 4
-2 GD +0
0.00 PPG 1.50
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
0% Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season

KV Mechelen are 15th (0 pts). KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

KRC Genk
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. KV Mechelen is hosting KRC Genk for another epic battle.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KV Mechelen and KRC Genk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Carlos Cuesta has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 19' William Togui makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen are in front.
  • 21' A tactical swap from Yellow-Red KV Mechelen — Alexander Corryn on, Joachim Van Damme off on 21 minutes.
  • 26' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 31' 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.
  • 36' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
  • 46' The whistle greets Benjamin Nygren as he departs to be replaced by Ianis Hagi.
  • 48' Mbwana Samatta adds to his 0 season tally! KRC Genk lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gustav Engvall on 54.
  • 59' KV Mechelen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
  • 64' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 69' Benson Manuel has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 71' Time for substitution for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen. William Togui is replaced by Igor de Camargo.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Junya Ito as he leaves the pitch. Benson Manuel steps in for KRC Genk.
  • 77' A quiet spell here at . KV Mechelen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 78' Goal! Gustav Engvall scores his 2 goal in 223 matches.
  • 81' The deadlock is broken! Igor de Camargo gets on the scoresheet on 81 minutes.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Joseph Paintsil as he leaves the pitch. Stephen Odey steps in for KRC Genk.
  • 88' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sebastien Dewaest is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KRC Genk.
  • 89' Sheldon Bateau has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gustav Engvall on 89 minute.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from KV Mechelen to claim maximum points.

Lineups

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Felice Mazzù

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: KV Mechelen or KRC Genk 75% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen40% Draw25% KRC Genk35%
Actual: KV Mechelen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

KV Mechelen or Draw
64%
Draw or KRC Genk
60%
KV Mechelen or KRC Genk
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen25% Draw43% KRC Genk32%
Actual: KV Mechelen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
5.8%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 17% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 20% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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