KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne.
- KV Mechelen 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
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 Louviere Centre | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 11 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Liège | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne!
- 5' Bilal El Khannous, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' Colombia international Carlos Cuesta has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' 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.
- 20' KV Mechelen have won 308 goals from 234 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 21' The deadlock is broken! Geoffry Hairemans gets on the scoresheet on 21 minutes.
- 26' Julien Ngoy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 31' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' What a moment for Mike Ndayishimye! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
- 40' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with KV Mechelen winning 100% of all matches.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' It is a substitution in KRC Genk team. Joseph Paintsil is replaced by Angelo Preciado on 46 minute.
- 47' KRC Genk make a change. Bilal El Khannous trudges off to be replaced by Collins Sor on 47 minutes.
- 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' Mbwana Samatta has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 62' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 63' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Toluwalas Arokodare is withdrawn and Mbwana Samatta gets his opportunity.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kerim Mrabti on 65 minutes.
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kerim Mrabti on 66.
- 67' It’s a booking for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen player. Kerim Mrabti gets a Yellow card.
- 72' Gaetan Coucke has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
- 75' What a moment for Nikola Storm! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
- 76' What a moment for Nikola Storm! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
- 77' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Mike Ndayishimye is withdrawn and Nicolas Castro gets his opportunity.
- 80' The crowd applauds Gerardo Arteaga as he leaves the pitch. Anouar Ait El Hadj steps in for KRC Genk.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Ngal Ayel Mukau. He replaces Alessio Da Cruz on 85 minute.
- 86' The Yellow-Red KV Mechelen manager makes a substitution. Alessio Da Cruz departs to be replaced by Ngal Ayel Mukau.
- 90' Yellow-Red KV Mechelen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Iebe Swers is hanging Jannes Van Hecke on the field on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 22
- 4
- 7
- 19
-
6
Jannes Van Hecke ↓ Iebe Swers 90'
- 18
- 11
- 1
- 14
-
9
Julien Ngoy ↓ Yonas Malede 63'
Bench
-
2
Iebe Swers ↑ 90'
- 15
-
10
Yonas Malede ↑ 63'
- 28
-
34
Ngal Ayel Mukau ↑ 86'
- 35
- 23
Coach
Steven Defour
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 17
- 8
- 28
- 26
- 11
- 46
- 23
- 99
-
34
Bilal El Khannous ↓ Collins Sor 46'
Bench
-
7
Mbwana Samatta ↑ 63'
-
77
Angelo Preciado ↑ 46'
-
19
Anouar Ait El Hadj ↑ 80'
- 40
-
10
Nicolas Castro ↑ 77'
- 3
- 4
- 22
-
14
Collins Sor ↑ 46'
- 41
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 3 |
| Rob Schoofs | 2 |
| Bryan Heynen | 2 |
| Kerim Mrabti | 2 |
| Nikola Storm | 2 |
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 2 |
| William Togui | 1 |
| Daniel Munoz | 1 |
Head to Head
KV Mechelen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42
KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.05
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
KV Mechelen or Draw
54%
Draw or KRC Genk
72%
KV Mechelen or KRC Genk
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
6.1%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
3.8%
2 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen
| Handicap | KV Mechelen covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 20% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 15% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.