Sunday , 16 August 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 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

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
#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)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
0% Clean Sheets
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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against KV Mechelen and KRC Genk has kicked off!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ibrahima Bangoura made 316 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 8' Against the run of play, Benito Raman has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 13' The 18-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' What composure from Konstantinos Karetsas! The Belgium international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 20' Hyun-Gyu Oh is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for KV Mechelen so far.
  • 24' The referee calls foul for Geoffry Hairemans. He receives a card.
  • 25' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Zakaria El Ouahdi makes it 1-2.
  • 30' KV Mechelen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
  • 32' KV Mechelen player sees a card in front of him.
  • 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 Christopher Bonsu Baah suffering a number of foals already.
  • 42' 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.
  • 46' KV Mechelen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Petter Dahl is hanging Stephen Welsh on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' KV Mechelen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 56' KV Mechelen have won 299 goals from 223 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ahmed Touba, as he is very good at scoring at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 62' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nikolas Sattlberger on 62 minutes.
  • 67' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 68' The whistle greets Geoffry Hairemans as he departs to be replaced by Fredrik Hammar.
  • 72' Fresh legs for KRC Genk! Ibrahima Bangoura comes on to replace Nikolas Sattlberger.
  • 73' Jose Marsa makes way for Jules Van Cleemput at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from KV Mechelen.
  • 74' Another change for KV Mechelen made on 74 minute. Benito Raman leaves to be changed by Lion Lauberbach.
  • 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 83' Another change for KRC Genk made on 83 minute. Konstantinos Karetsas leaves to be changed by Patrik Hrosovsky.
  • 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Hyun-Gyu Oh 2
Rob Schoofs 2
Bryan Heynen 2
Kerim Mrabti 2
Nikola Storm 2
Hugo Cuypers 1
Christopher Bonsu Baah 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
2 / 4
0.57 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.03 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: KRC Genk to win 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen14% Draw22% KRC Genk64%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

KV Mechelen or Draw
37%
Draw or KRC Genk
86%
KV Mechelen or KRC Genk
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen8% Draw43% KRC Genk49%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
15%
0 – 1
14.7%
0 – 3
9.9%
0 – 0
9.2%
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 4
5%
1 – 0
3.5%
1 – 4
3%
2 – 2
2.4%
2 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 2% 98%
-1.5 2% — 98%
-1 2% 6% 92%
-0.5 8% — 92%
+0.5 29% — 71%
+1 29% 25% 46%
+1.5 54% — 46%
+2 54% 22% 24%
+2.5 76% — 24%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
57% ✗

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