Royal Antwerp FC vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Royal Antwerp FC vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League .
- Royal Antwerp FC 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 7 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Laurent Conotte
- Referee Wesley Alen
- Referee Alexandre Boucaut
- Referee Quentin Blaise
- Referee
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | KRC Genk | H | 2–4 | L |
| 28 Oct | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | KSC Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | KAS Eupen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | KAA Gent | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 28 Oct | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | Beşiktaş JK | A | 4–2 | W |
| 20 Oct | KAS Eupen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | KAA Gent | A | 5–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | Sarpsborg 08 FF | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Royal Antwerp FC | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #9 |
| 7 | Points | 9 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 2 |
| 11 | Scored | 13 |
| 15 | Conceded | 12 |
| -4 | GD | +1 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Royal Antwerp FC this season
Royal Antwerp FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
Royal Antwerp FC are 13th (7 pts). KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Royal Antwerp FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/4
61-75
2/2
76+
5/5
■ 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)
Royal Antwerp FC
| Michael Frey | 4 G |
| Anthony Valencia | 3 G |
| Snayder Porozo | 2 G |
| Rein Van Helden | 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' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' KRC Genk has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Royal Antwerp FC is showing some good football. However, Royal Antwerp FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Simen Juklerod, a Norway midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 23' Jonathan Bolingi does the damage! The net is bulging and Royal Antwerp FC surge ahead!
- 28' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' Danny Vukovic is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Royal Antwerp FC so far.
- 38' 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.
- 43' Jere Uronen is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Royal Antwerp FC tonight.
- 45' Simen Juklerod makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Royal Antwerp FC are in front.
- 46' GOAL! Simen Juklerod fires home to make it 3-0!
- 51' The travelling KRC Genk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' KRC Genk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dieumerci Ndongala is hanging Joseph Paintsil on the field on 55 minute.
- 56' Ruslan Malinovskyi doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 56' Jelle Van Damme is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
- 60' What a moment for Ruslan Malinovskyi! That strike on 60 puts his side firmly in control.
- 61' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dieumerci Mbokani.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jonathan Bolingi on 62.
- 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Royal Antwerp FC and KRC Genk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Sander Berge. He replaces Pozuelo on 72 minute.
- 76' Magnificent from Mbwana Samatta! That is 74 goals in 320 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 77' Geoffry Hairemans is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lior Refaelov at the 77 minute mark.
- 80' KRC Genk player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 82' Controversy at the stadium! Edon Zhegrova argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 82' Royal Antwerp FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. William Acheampong is hanging Daniel Opare on the field on 82 minute.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Ibrahima Seck. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' Royal Antwerp FC ring the changes. Ivo Rodrigues has done his job and it is now time for Amara Baby to step up.
- 90' Mbwana Samatta with the second goal in the match!
- The points are shared — Royal Antwerp FC 2-4 KRC Genk. Honours even.
Lineups
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 11
- 1
- 15
- 37
- 38
-
8
Ivo Rodrigues ↓ Amara Baby 86'
- 30
- 9
- 70
- 6
Bench
- 20
- 23
- 39
- 21
-
10
Geoffry Hairemans ↑ 77'
-
19
William Acheampong ↑ 82'
-
14
Amara Baby ↑ 86'
Coach
Laszlo Boloni
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 21
- 45
- 28
-
24
Pozuelo C ↓ Sander Berge 72'
- 18
- 31
- 10
-
8
Edon Zhegrova ↓ Ibrahima Seck 82'
- 11
Bench
- 4
- 3
-
25
Sander Berge ↑ 72'
-
15
Ibrahima Seck ↑ 82'
-
77
Dieumerci Ndongala ↑ 55'
- 9
- 93
- 20
- 19
- 26
Coach
Philippe Clement
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 11 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 5 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 4 |
| Bryan Heynen | 3 |
| Michael Frey | 3 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 3 |
| Michel-Ange Balikwisha | 3 |
| Ruslan Malinovskyi | 3 |
Head to Head
Royal Antwerp FC Form
2018-10-31
Royal Antwerp FC
2–4
KRC Genk
L
2018-10-28
KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren
0–1
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2018-10-20
Royal Antwerp FC
2–1
KSC Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen
W
2018-10-06
KAS Eupen
1–2
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2018-09-30
Royal Antwerp FC
2–2
KAA Gent
D
2018-09-22
K. Sint-Truidense VV
2–0
Royal Antwerp FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.06
Royal Antwerp FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 87% + Both teams to score 82%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 3.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 4.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
Double Chance
Royal Antwerp FC or Draw
50%
Draw or KRC Genk
72%
Royal Antwerp FC or KRC Genk
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Royal Antwerp FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 3
5.8%
1 – 3
5.8%
1 – 1
4.6%
2 – 4
Actual
1 – 4
4.3%
2 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
4%
3 – 3
4%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 4
3%
Asian Handicap — Royal Antwerp FC
| Handicap | Royal Antwerp FC covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 8% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 12% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 18% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 16% | 23% |
| +2.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
Clean Sheet
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

