Wednesday , 30 September 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

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 7 19
2 KAA Gent 7 19
3 Club Brugge KV 7 18
4 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 7 18
5 RSC Anderlecht 7 13
6 SV Zulte-Waregem 7 11
7 Royal Standard de Liège 7 11
8 KVC Westerlo 7 10
9 KRC Genk 7 9
10 SK Beveren 7 9
11 K. Sint-Truidense VV 7 8
12 Lommel SK 7 8
13 Royal Antwerp FC 7 7
14 UR La Louvière Centre 7 4
15 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 7 4
16 Cercle Brugge KSV 7 3
17 KV Mechelen 7 3
18 KV Kortrijk 7 3

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 Liège 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
#17 Position #9
3 Points 9
7 Played 7
0 / 3 / 4 W / D / L 2 / 3 / 2
5 Scored 13
14 Conceded 12
-9 GD +1
0.43 PPG 1.29
0% Win % 29%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
29% Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season

KV Mechelen are 17th (3 pts). KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

KV Mechelen
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/5
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KRC Genk
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

KV Mechelen
Myron van Brederode 3 G
KRC Genk
Rafiu Durosinmi 5 G
Aaron Bibout 2 G
Josue Ndenge Kongolo 2 G
Bryan Heynen 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. KV Mechelen are looking to make home advantage count against KRC Genk.
  • 5' It’s high time Steven Defour made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' Mbwana Samatta is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for KRC Genk tonight.
  • 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 20' Mark McKenzie is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for KRC Genk so far.
  • 21' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Geoffry Hairemans makes it 0-1.
  • 26' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 31' The 28-year-old Joseph Paintsil has been sensational this season — 5 goals and 3 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' Mike Ndayishimye doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 40' Bryan Heynen, a Belgium , has 38 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. KV Mechelen and KRC Genk are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 46' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Joseph Paintsil is replaced by Angelo Preciado.
  • 47' A change in the KRC Genk ranks — Bilal El Khannous exits the field as Collins Sor enters on 47.
  • 52' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Wouter Vrancken will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 57' KV Mechelen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 62' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 63' The supporters are chanting for Mbwana Samatta. He replaces Toluwalas Arokodare on 63 minute.
  • 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kerim Mrabti on 65.
  • 66' Yellow-Red KV Mechelen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 67' Yellow-Red KV Mechelen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 72' A quiet spell here at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 75' Brilliant from the ! Nikola Storm makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 75.
  • 76' A stunning finish from Nikola Storm — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 77' Nicolas Castro gets the nod from KRC Genk. He replaces Mike Ndayishimye and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Gerardo Arteaga departs to be replaced by Anouar Ait El Hadj.
  • 85' The Yellow-Red KV Mechelen manager makes a substitution. Alessio Da Cruz departs to be replaced by Ngal Ayel Mukau.
  • 86' Ngal Ayel Mukau is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alessio Da Cruz at the 86 minute mark.
  • 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.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Nikola Storm 2
Hyun-Gyu Oh 2
Rob Schoofs 2
Bryan Heynen 2
Kerim Mrabti 2
Lucas Bijker 1
Geoffry Hairemans 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 Liège 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
2 / 4
1.32 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.37 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen24% Draw23% KRC Genk53%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.69
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

KV Mechelen or Draw
48%
Draw or KRC Genk
76%
KV Mechelen or KRC Genk
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen18% Draw38% KRC Genk44%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
9%
1 – 1
8.6%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 3
7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
5.4%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 3
4.6%
1 – 4
4.2%
0 – 0
3.7%
0 – 4
3.2%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 11% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 41% — 59%
+1 41% 21% 39%
+1.5 61% — 39%
+2 61% 18% 21%
+2.5 79% — 21%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
10% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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