Liverpool FC vs KRC Genk, Champions League 2019-20 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Liverpool FC vs KRC Genk — Champions League at Anfield.
- Liverpool FC 8 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ivan Kruzliak
- Referee Tomas Somolani
- Referee Branislav Hancko
- Referee Filip Glova
- Referee Massimiliano Irrati
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabag Agdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC København | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | KRC Genk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | KRC Genk | A | 4–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Manchester United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Leicester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Liverpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | KAS Eupen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Oct | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Liverpool FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 19 Oct | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Liverpool FC this season
Liverpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Liverpool FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Liverpool FC
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 1 G |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Liverpool FC vs KRC Genk — let the football do the talking.
- 5' 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.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Fabinho is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Liverpool FC.
- 14' Georginio Wijnaldum makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Liverpool FC are in front.
- 19' It looks like no one’s ball. Liverpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 22' Jhon Lucumi was booked on 22.
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Liverpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 32' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 37' KRC Genk come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 40' GOAL! Mbwana Samatta fires home to make it 1-1!
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 53' Against the run of play, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 58' KRC Genk have won 541 goals from 323 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 63' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Liverpool FC and KRC Genk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 68' It is a substitution in KRC Genk team. Junya Ito is replaced by Dieumerci Ndongala on 68 minute.
- 73' Over 73 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' Naby Keita makes way for Andrew Robertson at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Liverpool FC.
- 75' Liverpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sadio Mane is hanging Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 83' It’s a booking for KRC Genk player. Casper De Norre gets a Yellow card.
- 85' Theo Bongonda gets the nod from KRC Genk. He replaces Patrik Hrosovsky and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' It is a substitution in Liverpool FC team. Divock Origi is replaced by Roberto Firmino on 89 minute.
- The points are shared — Liverpool FC 2-1 KRC Genk. Honours even.
Lineups
Liverpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 15
-
27
Divock Origi ↓ Roberto Firmino 89'
- 11
- 7
- 12
- 66
- 4
- 5
- 3
-
8
Naby Keita ↓ Andrew Robertson 74'
Bench
-
9
Roberto Firmino ↑ 89'
- 20
-
10
Sadio Mane ↑ 75'
- 6
-
26
Andrew Robertson ↑ 74'
- 48
- 13
Coach
Jurgen Klopp
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
7
Junya Ito ↓ Dieumerci Ndongala 68'
- 17
- 6
- 8
- 25
- 31
- 10
-
2
Casper De Norre ↓ Paul Onuachu 85'
- 46
- 28
Bench
- 23
- 4
-
77
Dieumerci Ndongala ↑ 68'
- 19
- 26
-
27
Theo Bongonda ↑ 85'
-
18
Paul Onuachu ↑ 85'
Coach
Felice Mazzù
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | 3 |
| Stephen Odey | 1 |
| Sadio Mane | 1 |
| Mohamed Salah | 1 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 1 |
| Georginio Wijnaldum | 1 |
Liverpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.86
Liverpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Liverpool FC to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Liverpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Liverpool FC or Draw
84%
Draw or KRC Genk
39%
Liverpool FC or KRC Genk
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
10.4%
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.8%
3 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Liverpool FC
| Handicap | Liverpool FC covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

