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KVC Westerlo vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2022-23
KVC Westerlo
2 – 3
Full Time
KRC Genk
Tue 17 Jan 2023 · 19:45 UTC Het Kuipje HT 45' · FT 45'
Edisson Jordanov 49' Y
Rubin Seigers 77' Y
Maxim De Cuyper 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

KVC Westerlo vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Het Kuipje.

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

3
6
KVC Westerlo 9 games · Avg 3.6 goals KRC Genk
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-17 KVC Westerlo 2–3 KRC Genk 2022-10-18 KRC Genk 6–1 KVC Westerlo

Recent Form

KVC Westerlo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan KRC Genk H 2–3 L
13 Jan Oud-Heverlee Leuven H 1–2 L
07 Jan Cercle Brugge KSV A 1–0 W
27 Dec Royal Antwerp FC H 3–3 D
12 Nov KV Oostende H 6–0 W
06 Nov Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 1–1 D
KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan KVC Westerlo A 3–2 W
14 Jan SV Zulte-Waregem H 1–0 W
08 Jan Club Brugge KV H 3–1 W
26 Dec KV Kortrijk A 0–1 L
13 Nov RSC Anderlecht A 2–0 W
04 Nov Sporting du Pays de Charleroi H 4–1 W

Season Stats

KVC Westerlo KRC Genk
#8 Position #9
10 Points 9
7 Played 7
3 / 1 / 3 W / D / L 2 / 3 / 2
15 Scored 13
16 Conceded 12
-1 GD +1
1.43 PPG 1.29
43% Win % 29%

Key Stats

78% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
KVC Westerlo this season
29% Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season

KVC Westerlo are 8th (10 pts). KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

KVC Westerlo
0-15
6/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
3/4
■ 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)

KVC Westerlo
Norman Bassette 4 G
Shunsuke Saito 3 G
Matte Smets 1 G
Dylan Ourega 1 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 Het Kuipje. KVC Westerlo are looking to make home advantage count against KRC Genk.
  • 5' KVC Westerlo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 7' GOAL! Aziz Mohammed scores on 7.
  • 8' Against the run of play, Aziz Mohammed has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 13' KRC Genk have won 540 goals from 320 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 18' It is a cagey affair so far. KVC Westerlo in their trying to find a way past KRC Genk's compact .
  • 23' The travelling KRC Genk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 24' Magnificent from Joseph Paintsil! That is 61 goals in 320 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 29' Daniel Munoz has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KVC Westerlo and KRC Genk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 44' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. KVC Westerlo needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 49' The referee calls foul for Edisson Jordanov. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 52' GOAL! Maxim De Cuyper scores on 52.
  • 53' The Belgium Maxim De Cuyper breaks the deadlock on 53 minutes. 2-3!
  • 55' What a strike from Thomas Van den Keybus! The score is 3-3.
  • 56' Sensational shot from Thomas Van den Keybus. KVC Westerlo is back in the lead.
  • 61' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with KRC Genk winning 100% of all matches.
  • 62' KRC Genk ring the changes. Nicolas Castro has done his job and it is now time for Collins Sor to step up.
  • 64' Daniel Munoz has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 64 minutes.
  • 68' Igor Vetokele makes way for Nene Dorgeles at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from KVC Westerlo.
  • 73' Time for substitution for KRC Genk. Aziz Mohammed is replaced by Mbwana Samatta.
  • 74' Time for substitution for KVC Westerlo. Mathias Fixelles is replaced by Lucas van Eenoo.
  • 77' It’s a booking for KVC Westerlo player. Rubin Seigers gets a Yellow card.
  • 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jonas De Roeck might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 87' 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.
  • 90' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Joseph Paintsil departs to be replaced by Mbwana Samatta.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Maxim De Cuyper. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • Another three points for KRC Genk.

Lineups

KVC Westerlo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jonas De Roeck

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Daniel Munoz 4
Joseph Paintsil 3
Tuur Dierckx 2
Aziz Mohammed 2
Maxim De Cuyper 2
Thomas Van den Keybus 2
Lucas Stassin 2
Bryan Heynen 2

Head to Head

2023-01-17 KVC Westerlo 2–3 KRC Genk 2022-10-18 KRC Genk 6–1 KVC Westerlo

KVC Westerlo Form

2023-01-17 KVC Westerlo 2–3 KRC Genk L 2023-01-13 KVC Westerlo 1–2 Oud-Heverlee Leuven L 2023-01-07 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–1 KVC Westerlo W 2022-12-27 KVC Westerlo 3–3 Royal Antwerp FC D 2022-11-12 KVC Westerlo 6–0 KV Oostende W 2022-11-06 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 1–1 KVC Westerlo D

KRC Genk Form

2023-01-17 KVC Westerlo 2–3 KRC Genk W 2023-01-14 KRC Genk 1–0 SV Zulte-Waregem W 2023-01-08 KRC Genk 3–1 Club Brugge KV W 2022-12-26 KV Kortrijk 1–0 KRC Genk L 2022-11-13 RSC Anderlecht 0–2 KRC Genk W 2022-11-04 KRC Genk 4–1 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.36 KVC Westerlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.94 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 88% + Both teams to score 85%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KVC Westerlo32% Draw21% KRC Genk47%
Actual: KRC Genk win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes85% 0% No15%
Avg goals/match: 5.3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 97%
3%
± 2.5 88%
12%
± 3.5 76%
24%
± 4.5 59%
41%

Double Chance

KVC Westerlo or Draw
53%
Draw or KRC Genk
68%
KVC Westerlo or KRC Genk
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KVC Westerlo28% Draw32% KRC Genk40%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
4.9%
3 – 2
4.6%
3 – 3
4.4%
2 – 1
4.2%
2 – 4
4.1%
1 – 1
4.1%
1 – 4
3.6%
3 – 4
3.3%
3 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — KVC Westerlo

Handicap KVC Westerlo covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 9% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 14% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 17% 33%
+1.5 67% — 33%
+2 67% 14% 19%
+2.5 81% — 19%

Clean Sheet

KVC Westerlo keeps clean sheet
6% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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