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 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 11 games · 15 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Liège | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #7 |
| 12 | Points | 15 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 3 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 4 |
| 13 | Scored | 18 |
| 20 | Conceded | 15 |
| -7 | GD | +3 |
| 1.09 | PPG | 1.36 |
| 27% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
KV Mechelen this season
27%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
KV Mechelen are 11th (12 pts). KRC Genk are 7th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KV Mechelen
0-15
1/3
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/6
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/3
76+
2/3
■ 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)
KV Mechelen
| Myron van Brederode | 4 G |
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 game is set. KV Mechelen kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The referee has no hesitation. Lucas Bijker is booked for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen — Yellow card on 5.
- 9' Poor challenge from Angelo Preciado. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 13' The whistle greets Sandy Walsh as he departs to be replaced by Issa Kabore.
- 18' A quiet spell here at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne. KV Mechelen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' KV Mechelen has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 33' KV Mechelen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 33.
- 38' The home supporters are growing impatient. KV Mechelen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 43' KV Mechelen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 48' KV Mechelen 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.
- 51' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kristian Thorstvedt on 51.
- 56' That is a Yellow card for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen. Joachim Van Damme will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' KV Mechelen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 64' A change in the KRC Genk ranks — Angelo Preciado exits the field as Daniel Munoz enters on 64.
- 67' The crowd applauds Igor de Camargo as he leaves the pitch. Ferdy Druijf steps in for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
- 72' It is a cagey affair so far. KV Mechelen in their trying to find a way past KRC Genk's compact .
- 77' The crowd applauds Junya Ito as he leaves the pitch. Luca Oyen steps in for KRC Genk.
- 82' The travelling KRC Genk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 86' Another change for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen made on 86 minute. Rob Schoofs leaves to be changed by Steven Defour.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Bryan Heynen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The final score is 0-0.
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 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 1 |
| William Togui | 1 |
Head to Head
KV Mechelen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.3
KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
KV Mechelen or KRC Genk 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
KV Mechelen or Draw
66%
Draw or KRC Genk
62%
KV Mechelen or KRC Genk
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen
| Handicap | KV Mechelen covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.