RSC Anderlecht vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RSC Anderlecht vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Lotto Park.
- RSC Anderlecht 30 games · 44 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | KRC Genk | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Feb | KAS Eupen | H | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Nov | KV Kortrijk | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | KV Mechelen | H | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Feb | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Club Brugge KV | H | 2–3 | L |
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' Temperatures are rising at Lotto Park as RSC Anderlecht face off against KRC Genk in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Junya Ito, as he is very good at scoring at Lotto Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 9' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Carlos Cuesta on 9 minutes.
- 14' Maarten Vandevoordt is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for KRC Genk so far.
- 18' A moment of madness from Majeed Ashimeru on 18 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RSC Anderlecht will be frustrated.
- 19' RSC Anderlecht player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 24' 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.
- 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' The travelling KRC Genk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 36' GOAL! Majeed Ashimeru scores on 36.
- 38' Paul Onuachu is having his name booked by the referee on 38.
- 39' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Yari Verschaeren.
- 40' Yari Verschaeren picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 41' The Belgium Yari Verschaeren breaks the deadlock on 41 minutes. 2-0!
- 44' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Christian Kouame.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for RSC Anderlecht. Michael Amir Murillo will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' KRC Genk ring the changes. Mark McKenzie has done his job and it is now time for Jhon Lucumi to step up.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' RSC Anderlecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
- 61' A change in the RSC Anderlecht ranks — Joshua Zirkzee exits the field as Benito Raman enters on 61.
- 66' RSC Anderlecht are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against KRC Genk's shape.
- 68' Angelo Preciado is ready to make an impact after coming on for Junya Ito at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' The energy levels are beginning to show. Bernd Storck might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 75' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Christian Kouame on 75 minutes.
- 78' It is a substitution in KRC Genk team. Daniel Munoz is replaced by Mike Ndayishimye on 78 minute.
- 81' The whistle greets Majeed Ashimeru as he departs to be replaced by Kristoffer Olsson.
- 82' KRC Genk receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 82.
- 84' Another change for RSC Anderlecht made on 84 minute. Yari Verschaeren leaves to be changed by Francis Amuzu.
- 84' That is a Red card for KRC Genk. Gerardo Arteaga will be fuming at that decision.
- 89' RSC Anderlecht have won 464 goals from 390 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- With this win, RSC Anderlecht is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
RSC Anderlecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 8
- 17
- 99
- 62
- 11
- 30
- 18
- 10
-
23
Joshua Zirkzee ↓ Benito Raman 61'
- 56
Bench
-
9
Benito Raman ↑ 61'
-
7
Francis Amuzu ↑ 84'
- 26
- 2
- 14
-
20
Kristoffer Olsson ↑ 81'
-
46
Anouar Ait El Hadj ↑ 61'
- 55
- 16
- 52
Coach
Vincent Kompany
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Mark McKenzie ↓ Jhon Lucumi 46'
- 5
-
7
Junya Ito ↓ Angelo Preciado 68'
- 17
- 8
- 26
-
10
Theo Bongonda ↓ Luca Oyen 68'
- 18
- 46
- 42
-
23
Daniel Munoz ↓ Mike Ndayishimye 78'
Bench
-
33
Jhon Lucumi ↑ 46'
-
24
Luca Oyen ↑ 68'
-
77
Angelo Preciado ↑ 68'
-
11
Mike Ndayishimye ↑ 78'
- 40
- 15
- 3
Coach
Bernd Storck
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 4 |
| Anders Dreyer | 3 |
| Zakaria El Ouahdi | 3 |
| Yari Verschaeren | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 2 |
| Michel Vlap | 2 |
| Kasper Dolberg | 1 |
Head to Head
RSC Anderlecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.98
RSC Anderlecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
RSC Anderlecht to win 60% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RSC Anderlecht win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
RSC Anderlecht or Draw
83%
Draw or KRC Genk
40%
RSC Anderlecht or KRC Genk
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RSC Anderlecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7%
3 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
3.3%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — RSC Anderlecht
| Handicap | RSC Anderlecht covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 18% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 23% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

