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 30 games · 44 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lawrence Visser
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — RSC Anderlecht and KRC Genk get this one started.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. RSC Anderlecht in their trying to find a way past KRC Genk's compact .
- 15' The travelling KRC Genk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christopher Bonsu Baah made 316 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' Carlos Cuesta is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for KRC Genk so far.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RSC Anderlecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' Poor challenge from Thomas Delaney. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 44' Yari Verschaeren puts RSC Anderlecht on the lead.
- 45' The referee shows KRC Genk player a card on 45.
- 46' The whistle greets Yari Verschaeren as he departs to be replaced by Francis Amuzu.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RSC Anderlecht and KRC Genk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 55' Bilal El Khannouss is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
- 60' RSC Anderlecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
- 65' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 68' KRC Genk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alieu Fadera is hanging Mujaid Sadick on the field on 68 minute.
- 70' Against the run of play, Kasper Dolberg has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 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' What a strike from Toluwalas Arokodare! The score is 2-1.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Christopher Bonsu Baah. He replaces Andi Zeqiri on 78 minute.
- 79' A change in the RSC Anderlecht ranks — Kasper Dolberg exits the field as Luis Vazquez enters on 79.
- 84' With 0 assists to his name this season, Killian Sardella is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KRC Genk.
- 86' KRC Genk ring the changes. Patrik Hrosovsky has done his job and it is now time for Anouar Ait El Hadj to step up.
- 90' The RSC Anderlecht manager makes a substitution. Anders Dreyer departs to be replaced by Nilson Angulo.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. RSC Anderlecht take all three points.
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 |
| 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
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
4 / 4
2.19
RSC Anderlecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RSC Anderlecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
RSC Anderlecht or Draw
78%
Draw or KRC Genk
44%
RSC Anderlecht or KRC Genk
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: RSC Anderlecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — RSC Anderlecht
| Handicap | RSC Anderlecht covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 21% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

