Wednesday , 30 September 2026

KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2023-24
KV Mechelen
1 – 1
Full Time
KRC Genk
Sun 11 Feb 2024 · 15:00 UTC AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 12' Zakaria El Ouahdi
Ngal'ayel Mukau 67' Y
Y 72' Joseph Paintsil

Overview

Match Preview

KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne.

Match Details

  • Referee Bram Van Driessche

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
2024-02-11 KV Mechelen 1–1 KRC Genk 2023-10-22 KRC Genk 4–0 KV Mechelen 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

Recent Form

KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Feb KRC Genk H 1–1 D
04 Feb KAS Eupen A 1–0 W
01 Feb RSC Anderlecht H 2–2 D
28 Jan RWDM Molenbeek FC H 3–1 W
19 Jan KAA Gent A 2–1 W
27 Dec Sporting du Pays de Charleroi A 1–3 L
KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Feb KV Mechelen A 1–1 D
03 Feb Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 0–1 L
31 Jan Oud-Heverlee Leuven A 1–2 L
28 Jan K. Sint-Truidense VV A 1–1 D
20 Jan Cercle Brugge KSV H 1–1 D
26 Dec Royal Antwerp FC H 3–0 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' And we are off! KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' KRC Genk is showing some good football. However, KRC Genk are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 12' Zakaria El Ouahdi was booked on 12.
  • 17' Both keepers have barely been tested. KV Mechelen and KRC Genk are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 27' KV Mechelen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 32' GOAL! Toluwalas Arokodare scores on 32.
  • 37' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Carlos Cuesta suffering a number of foals already.
  • 38' Against the run of play, Rob Schoofs has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 43' It is a cagey affair so far. KV Mechelen in their trying to find a way past KRC Genk's compact .
  • 48' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Besnik Hasi will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 58' The crowd applauds Munashe Garananga as he leaves the pitch. Mory Konate steps in for KV Mechelen.
  • 59' A change in the KV Mechelen ranks — Lion Lauberbach exits the field as Islam Slimani enters on 59.
  • 64' The travelling KRC Genk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 67' A moment of madness from Ngal'ayel Mukau on 67 minutes earns him a card. KV Mechelen will be frustrated.
  • 72' The referee calls foul for Joseph Paintsil. He receives a card.
  • 77' Geoffry Hairemans makes way for Patrick Pflucke at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from KV Mechelen.
  • 82' It looks like no one’s ball. KV Mechelen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 84' Bilal Bafdili gets the nod from KV Mechelen. He replaces Bill Antonio and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 88' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Bryan Heynen is replaced by Andi Zeqiri.
  • 90' KRC Genk make a change. Bilal El Khannouss trudges off to be replaced by Christopher Bonsu Baah on 90 minutes.
  • It finishes all square. KV Mechelen and KRC Genk share the spoils 1-1.

Lineups

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Besnik Hasi

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-02-11 KV Mechelen 1–1 KRC Genk 2023-10-22 KRC Genk 4–0 KV Mechelen 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

KV Mechelen Form

2024-02-11 KV Mechelen 1–1 KRC Genk D 2024-02-04 KAS Eupen 0–1 KV Mechelen W 2024-02-01 KV Mechelen 2–2 RSC Anderlecht D 2024-01-28 KV Mechelen 3–1 RWDM Molenbeek FC W 2024-01-19 KAA Gent 1–2 KV Mechelen W 2023-12-27 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 3–1 KV Mechelen L

KRC Genk Form

2024-02-11 KV Mechelen 1–1 KRC Genk D 2024-02-03 KRC Genk 0–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise L 2024-01-31 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 2–1 KRC Genk L 2024-01-28 K. Sint-Truidense VV 1–1 KRC Genk D 2024-01-20 KRC Genk 1–1 Cercle Brugge KSV D 2023-12-26 KRC Genk 3–0 Royal Antwerp FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.19 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.14 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen27% Draw24% KRC Genk49%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

KV Mechelen or Draw
51%
Draw or KRC Genk
73%
KV Mechelen or KRC Genk
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen17% Draw40% KRC Genk43%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8.2%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 3
6.7%
0 – 3
5.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 1
5.2%
0 – 0
5%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 4
3.6%
1 – 0
3.6%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 5% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 12% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 42% — 58%
+1 42% 22% 36%
+1.5 64% — 36%
+2 64% 18% 19%
+2.5 81% — 19%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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