Thursday , 2 July 2026

KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2022-23
KV Mechelen
2 – 2
Full Time
KRC Genk
Fri 17 Feb 2023 · 19:45 UTC Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne HT 45' · FT 45'
Kerim Mrabti 65' Y
Kerim Mrabti 66' Y
Kerim Mrabti 67' Y

Overview

Match Preview

KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne.

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

2
3
7
KV Mechelen 12 games · Avg 3.3 goals KRC Genk
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-17 KV Mechelen 2–2 KRC Genk 2022-10-28 KRC Genk 3–1 KV Mechelen 2022-02-16 KRC Genk 4–1 KV Mechelen 2021-01-30 KV Mechelen 0–0 KRC Genk 2020-09-20 KRC Genk 3–1 KV Mechelen

Recent Form

KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb KRC Genk H 2–2 D
10 Feb KAS Eupen A 1–2 L
05 Feb Sporting du Pays de Charleroi H 2–2 D
28 Jan KVC Westerlo A 0–2 L
21 Jan KV Kortrijk H 3–2 W
17 Jan Royal Standard de Liege A 0–2 L
KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb KV Mechelen A 2–2 D
12 Feb Royal Antwerp FC H 0–1 L
05 Feb KAA Gent A 3–2 W
01 Feb KAS Eupen A 1–1 D
29 Jan FC Seraing H 4–0 W
17 Jan KVC Westerlo A 3–2 W

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)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

KV Mechelen are 5th (45 pts). KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne as KV Mechelen face off against KRC Genk in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Wouter Vrancken might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Carlos Cuesta, a Colombia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 20' Alessio Da Cruz has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 14 cards already picked up this season.
  • 21' Geoffry Hairemans is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 26' Alec Van Hoorenbeeck has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' A stunning finish from Mike Ndayishimye — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 40' KRC Genk are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 45' KV Mechelen have won 299 goals from 223 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 46' Joseph Paintsil makes way for Angelo Preciado at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
  • 47' It is a substitution in KRC Genk team. Bilal El Khannous is replaced by Collins Sor on 47 minute.
  • 52' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 52 minutes.
  • 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Daniel Munoz, as he is very good at scoring at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 62' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KV Mechelen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 63' A tactical swap from KRC Genk — Mbwana Samatta on, Toluwalas Arokodare off on 63 minutes.
  • 65' Yellow-Red KV Mechelen receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 65.
  • 66' Kerim Mrabti is having his name booked by the referee on 66.
  • 67' Kerim Mrabti was booked on 67.
  • 72' 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.
  • 75' Nikola Storm doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 76' Nikola Storm adds to his 0 season tally! Yellow-Red KV Mechelen lead 0-4 — and this changes everything.
  • 77' Nicolas Castro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mike Ndayishimye at the 77 minute mark.
  • 80' Another substitution for KRC Genk to replace Gerardo Arteaga by Anouar Ait El Hadj on 80 minute.
  • 85' A tactical swap from Yellow-Red KV Mechelen — Ngal Ayel Mukau on, Alessio Da Cruz off on 85 minutes.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen. Alessio Da Cruz is replaced by Ngal Ayel Mukau.
  • 90' Yellow-Red KV Mechelen ring the changes. Jannes Van Hecke has done his job and it is now time for Iebe Swers to step up.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Defour

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Paul Onuachu 3
Hyun-Gyu Oh 2
Rob Schoofs 2
Bryan Heynen 2
Kerim Mrabti 2
Nikola Storm 2
Hugo Cuypers 1
Christopher Bonsu Baah 1

Head to Head

2023-02-17 KV Mechelen 2–2 KRC Genk 2022-10-28 KRC Genk 3–1 KV Mechelen 2022-02-16 KRC Genk 4–1 KV Mechelen 2021-01-30 KV Mechelen 0–0 KRC Genk 2020-09-20 KRC Genk 3–1 KV Mechelen

KV Mechelen Form

2023-02-17 KV Mechelen 2–2 KRC Genk D 2023-02-10 KAS Eupen 2–1 KV Mechelen L 2023-02-05 KV Mechelen 2–2 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi D 2023-01-28 KVC Westerlo 2–0 KV Mechelen L 2023-01-21 KV Mechelen 3–2 KV Kortrijk W 2023-01-17 Royal Standard de Liege 2–0 KV Mechelen L

KRC Genk Form

2023-02-17 KV Mechelen 2–2 KRC Genk D 2023-02-12 KRC Genk 0–1 Royal Antwerp FC L 2023-02-05 KAA Gent 2–3 KRC Genk W 2023-02-01 KAS Eupen 1–1 KRC Genk D 2023-01-29 KRC Genk 4–0 FC Seraing W 2023-01-17 KVC Westerlo 2–3 KRC Genk W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: KV Mechelen or KRC Genk 74% + Both teams to score 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen35% Draw26% KRC Genk39%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

KV Mechelen or Draw
61%
Draw or KRC Genk
65%
KV Mechelen or KRC Genk
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen28% Draw40% KRC Genk32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 0
4.2%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4.2%
0 – 0
4.1%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 17% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 18% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 12% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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