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 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge KV | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Royal Antwerp FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | KAA Gent | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | RSC Anderlecht | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | KRC Genk | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Royal Standard de Liège | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | SK Beveren | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | UR La Louvière Centre | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | KV Mechelen | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 2 | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #8 |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 0 | Scored | 4 |
| 2 | Conceded | 4 |
| -2 | GD | +0 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
KV Mechelen this season
0%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
KV Mechelen are 15th (0 pts). KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KRC Genk
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for KV Mechelen to score. At the same time, KRC Genk does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. KV Mechelen and KRC Genk are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' KV Mechelen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 21' Geoffry Hairemans makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen are in front.
- 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 31' Colombia international Carlos Cuesta has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' Mike Ndayishimye adds to his 0 season tally! KRC Genk lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 40' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 45' KV Mechelen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
- 46' Angelo Preciado is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joseph Paintsil at the 46 minute mark.
- 47' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Bilal El Khannous is withdrawn and Collins Sor gets his opportunity.
- 52' KV Mechelen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 52.
- 57' KV Mechelen is showing some good football. However, KV Mechelen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 62' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. KV Mechelen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 63' Fresh legs for KRC Genk! Mbwana Samatta comes on to replace Toluwalas Arokodare.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kerim Mrabti.
- 66' Kerim Mrabti catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 66.
- 67' A moment of madness from Kerim Mrabti on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Yellow-Red KV Mechelen will be frustrated.
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. KV Mechelen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 75' What composure from Nikola Storm! The Belgium international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 76' A goal from the Belgium international Nikola Storm! He fires home on 76 to make it 0-4!
- 77' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Mike Ndayishimye is replaced by Nicolas Castro.
- 80' The whistle greets Gerardo Arteaga as he departs to be replaced by Anouar Ait El Hadj.
- 85' Ngal Ayel Mukau has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alessio Da Cruz on 85 minute.
- 86' Ngal Ayel Mukau has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alessio Da Cruz on 86 minute.
- 90' Iebe Swers is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jannes Van Hecke at the 90 minute mark.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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 |
| Zakaria El Ouahdi | 1 |
| Junya Ito | 1 |
Head to Head
KV Mechelen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.84
KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.3
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + KRC Genk to win 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
KV Mechelen or Draw
41%
Draw or KRC Genk
82%
KV Mechelen or KRC Genk
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.3%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
9.3%
1 – 1
9.1%
0 – 3
8.4%
1 – 3
7.1%
0 – 0
5.8%
0 – 4
4.8%
1 – 4
4.1%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
3.4%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen
| Handicap | KV Mechelen covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 8% | 89% |
| -0.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| +0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +1 | 31% | 23% | 46% |
| +1.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +2 | 54% | 21% | 26% |
| +2.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
Clean Sheet
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.