KVC Westerlo vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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KVC Westerlo vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at 't Kuipje.
- KVC Westerlo 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jan Boterberg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | KRC Genk | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Jan | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Club Brugge KV | A | 3–4 | L |
| 20 Dec | KV Mechelen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | KVC Westerlo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| KVC Westerlo | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #8 |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 3 | Scored | 4 |
| 8 | Conceded | 4 |
| -5 | GD | +0 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
78%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
KVC Westerlo this season
KVC Westerlo this season
0%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
KVC Westerlo are 16th (0 pts). KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KVC Westerlo
0-15
3/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KRC Genk
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and KVC Westerlo launch into their encounter with KRC Genk.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. KVC Westerlo in their trying to find a way past KRC Genk's compact .
- 10' It’s high time Thorsten Fink made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 18' What a moment for Zakaria El Ouahdi! That strike on 18 puts his side firmly in control.
- 23' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 28' KRC Genk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' Magnificent from Toluwalas Arokodare! That is 50 goals in 3 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 35' Emin Bayram has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' KVC Westerlo are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against KRC Genk's shape.
- 46' A change in the KVC Westerlo ranks — Griffin Yow exits the field as Isa Sakamoto enters on 46.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ibrahima Bangoura on 54.
- 59' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering KRC Genk that had 316 games and scored 528 goals.
- 62' Nikolas Sattlberger is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ibrahima Bangoura at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 69' Allahyar Sayyadmanesh has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josimar Alcocer on 69 minute.
- 74' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 75' KRC Genk receives a card for a hard tackle on 75.
- 80' KVC Westerlo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
- 82' Patrik Hrosovsky makes way for Konstantinos Karetsas at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Sergiy Sydorchuk. He replaces Dogucan Haspolat on 86 minute.
- 87' The Japan Isa Sakamoto breaks the deadlock on 87 minutes. 1-2!
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Bos argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Fresh legs for KRC Genk! Ken Nkuba comes on to replace Jarne Steuckers.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. KRC Genk take all three points.
Lineups
KVC Westerlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
-
18
Griffin Yow ↓ Isa Sakamoto 46'
- 40
- 10
- 99
- 5
- 25
- 77
-
46
Arthur Piedfort ↓ Islam Slimani 46'
- 9
- 44
Bench
- 33
-
19
Islam Slimani ↑ 46'
- 30
- 4
-
7
Allahyar Sayyadmanesh ↑ 69'
- 17
-
39
Thomas Van den Keybus ↑ 86'
-
15
Sergiy Sydorchuk ↑ 86'
-
13
Isa Sakamoto ↑ 46'
Coach
Timmy Simons
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 17
- 8
- 99
- 3
- 39
- 6
-
23
Jarne Steuckers ↓ Ken Nkuba 90'
- 21
- 7
- 77
Bench
- 11
- 1
-
27
Ken Nkuba ↑ 90'
- 46
-
9
Hyun-Gyu Oh ↑ 62'
-
24
Nikolas Sattlberger ↑ 62'
- 19
-
20
Konstantinos Karetsas ↑ 82'
-
32
Noah Adedeji ↑ 82'
Coach
Thorsten Fink
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Munoz | 4 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Bryan Heynen | 2 |
| Paul Onuachu | 2 |
| Tuur Dierckx | 2 |
| Aziz Mohammed | 2 |
| Maxim De Cuyper | 2 |
| Thomas Van den Keybus | 2 |
Head to Head
KVC Westerlo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.69
KVC Westerlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.24
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 85% + Both teams to score 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 3.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 4.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
Double Chance
KVC Westerlo or Draw
39%
Draw or KRC Genk
80%
KVC Westerlo or KRC Genk
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 3
6.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 3
5.6%
1 – 4
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 1
4.7%
2 – 4
4.6%
0 – 3
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
1 – 5
3.6%
2 – 1
3.5%
0 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — KVC Westerlo
| Handicap | KVC Westerlo covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 9% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +1 | 34% | 18% | 48% |
| +1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +2 | 52% | 18% | 31% |
| +2.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
Clean Sheet
KVC Westerlo keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.