RSC Anderlecht vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2026 PLAYOFFS I
Overview
Match Preview
RSC Anderlecht vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League .
- RSC Anderlecht 30 games · 44 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicolas Laforge
- Referee Ruben Wyns
- Referee Kevin Van Damme
- Referee Karel De Rocker
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | 57 |
| 4 | KAA Gent | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | RSC Anderlecht | 30 | 44 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 30 | 42 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liege | 30 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp FC | 30 | 35 |
| 11 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 30 | 34 |
| 12 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | 34 |
| 13 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 30 | 32 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 30 | 31 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 30 | 31 |
| 16 | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | 30 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | KRC Genk | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 May | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 May | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | Club Brugge KV | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Apr | KAA Gent | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Apr | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 May | Club Brugge KV | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 May | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | KAA Gent | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Club Brugge KV | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| RSC Anderlecht | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #7 |
| 44 | Points | 42 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 12 / 8 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 10 |
| 43 | Scored | 46 |
| 39 | Conceded | 47 |
| +4 | GD | -1 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 40% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RSC Anderlecht are 6th (44 pts). KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' KRC Genk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' It looks surprising KRC Genk does not make any changes. Bryan Heynen has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RSC Anderlecht and KRC Genk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' RSC Anderlecht started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jhon Lucumi, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' The 34-year-old Dennis Appiah has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. KRC Genk needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' RSC Anderlecht are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jere Uronen made 316 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 50' The travelling KRC Genk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 60' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
- 70' RSC Anderlecht have won 464 goals from 390 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. RSC Anderlecht in their trying to find a way past KRC Genk's compact .
- 80' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RSC Anderlecht and KRC Genk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' Over 90 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
RSC Anderlecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 2
- 19
- 16
- 12
- 45
- 25
- 20
- 56
- 22
- 51
Bench
- 1
- 7
- 8
- 39
- 40
- 4
- 3
- 27
Coach
Karim Belhocine
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
- 33
- 7
- 6
- 21
- 28
- 25
- 18
- 31
- 10
Bench
- 30
- 4
- 45
- 23
- 77
- 9
- 93
- 20
- 11
- 19
- 2
Coach
Philippe Clement
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 4 |
| Zakaria El Ouahdi | 3 |
| Yari Verschaeren | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Anders Dreyer | 3 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 2 |
| Michel Vlap | 2 |
| Cesar Huerta | 1 |
Head to Head
RSC Anderlecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.43
RSC Anderlecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
RSC Anderlecht or KRC Genk 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
RSC Anderlecht or Draw
63%
Draw or KRC Genk
65%
RSC Anderlecht or KRC Genk
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — RSC Anderlecht
| Handicap | RSC Anderlecht covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

