RSC Anderlecht vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
RSC Anderlecht vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Lotto Park.
- RSC Anderlecht 7 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 7 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lawrence Visser
5 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 14.2 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | KRC Genk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 May | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Apr | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | KRC Genk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 1–4 | L |
| 28 Apr | Club Brugge KV | H | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | Club Brugge KV | A | 0–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | RSC Anderlecht | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| RSC Anderlecht | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #9 |
| 13 | Points | 9 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 4 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 2 |
| 7 | Scored | 13 |
| 5 | Conceded | 12 |
| +2 | GD | +1 |
| 1.86 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 57% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
57%
Clean Sheets
RSC Anderlecht this season
RSC Anderlecht this season
29%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
RSC Anderlecht are 5th (13 pts). KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RSC Anderlecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ 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)
RSC Anderlecht
| Tawfik Bentayeb | 2 G | 1 A |
| Marten Winkler | 2 G | |
| Adriano Bertaccini | 1 G | |
| Joshua Nga Kana | 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' Three points are at stake. RSC Anderlecht host KRC Genk — let the battle begin!
- 5' RSC Anderlecht are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' RSC Anderlecht are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RSC Anderlecht and KRC Genk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RSC Anderlecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 40' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Federico Gattoni suffering a number of foals already.
- 42' It’s a booking for RSC Anderlecht player. Thomas Delaney gets a card.
- 44' What a strike from Yari Verschaeren! The score is 1-0.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Mujaid Sadick.
- 46' Francis Amuzu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yari Verschaeren on 46 minute.
- 51' 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 0% of all matches.
- 55' Bilal El Khannouss was booked on 55.
- 60' 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.
- 65' 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.
- 68' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Mujaid Sadick is withdrawn and Alieu Fadera gets his opportunity.
- 70' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kasper Dolberg makes it 2-0.
- 72' RSC Anderlecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Theo Leoni is hanging Mario Stroeykens on the field on 72 minute.
- 75' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Toluwalas Arokodare makes it 2-1.
- 78' It is a substitution in KRC Genk team. Andi Zeqiri is replaced by Christopher Bonsu Baah on 78 minute.
- 79' The whistle greets Kasper Dolberg as he departs to be replaced by Luis Vazquez.
- 84' RSC Anderlecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
- 86' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Patrik Hrosovsky departs to be replaced by Anouar Ait El Hadj.
- 90' Fresh legs for RSC Anderlecht! Nilson Angulo comes on to replace Anders Dreyer.
- RSC Anderlecht celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
RSC Anderlecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 23
- 1
-
12
Kasper Dolberg ↓ Luis Vazquez 79'
- 25
- 33
-
36
Anders Dreyer ↓ Nilson Angulo 90'
- 10
- 54
- 56
-
29
Mario Stroeykens ↓ Theo Leoni 72'
Bench
-
7
Francis Amuzu ↑ 46'
- 26
- 22
-
17
Theo Leoni ↑ 72'
-
20
Luis Vazquez ↑ 79'
-
32
Nilson Angulo ↑ 90'
- 5
- 61
- 73
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 2
- 17
- 26
- 46
- 99
- 9
- 5
-
3
Mujaid Sadick ↓ Alieu Fadera 68'
- 34
- 77
Bench
- 22
- 1
- 27
-
19
Anouar Ait El Hadj ↑ 86'
-
7
Alieu Fadera ↑ 68'
- 70
-
90
Christopher Bonsu Baah ↑ 78'
- 78
- 67
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
2024-05-11
RSC Anderlecht
2–1
KRC Genk
W
2024-05-05
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
0–0
RSC Anderlecht
D
2024-04-28
Cercle Brugge KSV
1–1
RSC Anderlecht
D
2024-04-24
RSC Anderlecht
3–0
Cercle Brugge KSV
W
2024-04-20
KRC Genk
2–1
RSC Anderlecht
L
2024-04-14
RSC Anderlecht
2–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.87
RSC Anderlecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
RSC Anderlecht to win 56% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RSC Anderlecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
80%
Draw or KRC Genk
44%
RSC Anderlecht or KRC Genk
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RSC Anderlecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
3.2%
0 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — RSC Anderlecht
| Handicap | RSC Anderlecht covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 23% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

