Wednesday , 30 September 2026

KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2024-25
KV Mechelen
1 – 2
Full Time
KRC Genk
Sat 18 Jan 2025 · 17:15 UTC AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne HT 45' · FT 45'
Geoffry Hairemans 24' Y
Aziz Ouattara 32' Y
Y 62' Nikolas Sattlberger

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Van Damme

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
2025-01-18 KV Mechelen 1–2 KRC Genk 2024-09-28 KRC Genk 2–1 KV Mechelen 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

Recent Form

KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan KRC Genk H 1–2 L
12 Jan Cercle Brugge KSV A 0–1 L
26 Dec Royal Standard de Liège H 0–0 D
20 Dec KVC Westerlo A 1–1 D
13 Dec Royal Antwerp FC H 1–1 D
07 Dec Club Brugge KV H 1–2 L
KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan KV Mechelen A 2–1 W
11 Jan Oud-Heverlee Leuven H 2–0 W
26 Dec Royal Antwerp FC A 2–2 D
22 Dec RSC Anderlecht H 2–0 W
15 Dec Club Brugge KV A 0–2 L
07 Dec KV Kortrijk H 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 game is set. KRC Genk kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 8' GOAL! Benito Raman scores on 8.
  • 13' KRC Genk started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 13.
  • 15' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Konstantinos Karetsas makes it 1-1.
  • 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Besnik Hasi will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 24' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Geoffry Hairemans on 24 minutes.
  • 25' Against the run of play, Zakaria El Ouahdi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 30' The travelling KRC Genk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 32' That looks like a foul for a card for Aziz Ouattara.
  • 37' Jose Marsa is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for KRC Genk tonight.
  • 42' The 24-year-old Ken Nkuba has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Stephen Welsh as he leaves the pitch. Petter Dahl steps in for KV Mechelen.
  • 51' KRC Genk have won 540 goals from 320 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' Noah Adedeji has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 320 appearances.
  • 61' A quiet spell here at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne. KV Mechelen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 62' That is a card for KRC Genk. Nikolas Sattlberger will be fuming at that decision.
  • 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KV Mechelen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 68' Time for substitution for KV Mechelen. Geoffry Hairemans is replaced by Fredrik Hammar.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Ibrahima Bangoura. He replaces Nikolas Sattlberger on 72 minute.
  • 73' It is a substitution in KV Mechelen team. Jose Marsa is replaced by Jules Van Cleemput on 73 minute.
  • 74' A tactical swap from KV Mechelen — Lion Lauberbach on, Benito Raman off on 74 minutes.
  • 79' The home supporters are growing impatient. KV Mechelen must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 83' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Konstantinos Karetsas departs to be replaced by Patrik Hrosovsky.
  • 88' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • Full Time. KRC Genk beats KV Mechelen

Lineups

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Besnik Hasi

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thorsten Fink

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Paul Onuachu 3
Rob Schoofs 2
Bryan Heynen 2
Kerim Mrabti 2
Nikola Storm 2
Hyun-Gyu Oh 2
Konstantinos Karetsas 1
Benito Raman 1

Head to Head

2025-01-18 KV Mechelen 1–2 KRC Genk 2024-09-28 KRC Genk 2–1 KV Mechelen 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

KV Mechelen Form

2025-01-18 KV Mechelen 1–2 KRC Genk L 2025-01-12 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–0 KV Mechelen L 2024-12-26 KV Mechelen 0–0 Royal Standard de Liège D 2024-12-20 KVC Westerlo 1–1 KV Mechelen D 2024-12-13 KV Mechelen 1–1 Royal Antwerp FC D 2024-12-07 KV Mechelen 1–2 Club Brugge KV L

KRC Genk Form

2025-01-18 KV Mechelen 1–2 KRC Genk W 2025-01-11 KRC Genk 2–0 Oud-Heverlee Leuven W 2024-12-26 Royal Antwerp FC 2–2 KRC Genk D 2024-12-22 KRC Genk 2–0 RSC Anderlecht W 2024-12-15 Club Brugge KV 2–0 KRC Genk L 2024-12-07 KRC Genk 3–2 KV Kortrijk W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.05 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.1 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen20% Draw23% KRC Genk57%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.15
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
44%
Draw or KRC Genk
80%
KV Mechelen or KRC Genk
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen15% Draw41% KRC Genk44%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
9.4%
0 – 1
8.5%
1 – 3
6.7%
0 – 3
6.4%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 1
4.8%
1 – 0
3.8%
1 – 4
3.6%
2 – 3
3.6%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 11% 83%
-0.5 17% — 83%
+0.5 40% — 60%
+1 40% 22% 38%
+1.5 62% — 38%
+2 62% 18% 19%
+2.5 81% — 19%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
36% ✓

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