KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne.
- KV Mechelen 30 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kristof Meers
- Referee Ruben Wyns
- Referee Nathan Verboomen
- Referee Christof Dierick
- Referee Jimmy Cremers
- Referee
- Referee Michiel De Cuyper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | KRC Genk | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Jan | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Jan | KAS Eupen | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Jan | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Jan | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | KV Mechelen | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jan | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Jan | Club Brugge KV | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Jan | KAA Gent | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Jan | Royal Excel Mouscron | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Jan | KV Kortrijk | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| KV Mechelen | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #7 |
| 45 | Points | 42 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 12 / 9 / 9 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 10 |
| 39 | Scored | 46 |
| 37 | Conceded | 47 |
| +2 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 40% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KV Mechelen are 5th (45 pts). KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. KV Mechelen kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The referee shows Yellow-Red KV Mechelen player a Yellow card on 5.
- 9' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Angelo Preciado.
- 13' The crowd applauds Sandy Walsh as he leaves the pitch. Issa Kabore steps in for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
- 18' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thibault Peyre, as he is very good at scoring at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 23' It is a cagey affair so far. KV Mechelen in their trying to find a way past KRC Genk's compact .
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 33' Onur Kaya, a Belgium , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 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' A quiet spell here at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 48' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 51' Kristian Thorstvedt was booked on 51.
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Joachim Van Damme is booked for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen — Yellow card on 56.
- 61' Jhon Lucumi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 64' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Angelo Preciado is withdrawn and Daniel Munoz gets his opportunity.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Ferdy Druijf. He replaces Igor de Camargo on 67 minute.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 77' Luca Oyen is replacing Junya Ito for the KRC Genk side.
- 82' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mark McKenzie made 286 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 86' Fresh legs for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen! Steven Defour comes on to replace Rob Schoofs.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Bryan Heynen is booked for KRC Genk — Yellow card on 90.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Sandy Walsh ↓ Issa Kabore 13'
- 30
- 7
- 15
- 13
-
19
Kerim Mrabti ↓ Onur Kaya 86'
- 35
- 23
- 3
-
16
Rob Schoofs C ↓ Steven Defour 86'
-
10
Igor de Camargo ↓ Ferdy Druijf 67'
Bench
-
9
Ferdy Druijf ↑ 67'
-
88
Steven Defour ↑ 86'
-
8
Onur Kaya ↑ 86'
- 12
- 1
-
40
Aster Vranckx ↑ 67'
-
29
Issa Kabore ↑ 13'
- 14
- 26
- 21
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 1
- 5
- 33
- 7
- 8
- 10
- 18
-
77
Angelo Preciado ↓ Daniel Munoz 64'
- 42
- 14
Bench
- 9
- 38
- 17
- 21
- 26
-
24
Luca Oyen ↑ 77'
- 80
- 22
-
23
Daniel Munoz ↑ 64'
Coach
John van den Brom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 3 |
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 2 |
| Rob Schoofs | 2 |
| Bryan Heynen | 2 |
| Kerim Mrabti | 2 |
| Nikola Storm | 2 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 1 |
| Igor de Camargo | 1 |
Head to Head
KV Mechelen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.61
KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
KV Mechelen or Draw
73%
Draw or KRC Genk
53%
KV Mechelen or KRC Genk
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen
| Handicap | KV Mechelen covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.