Royal Antwerp FC vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2018-19 PLAYOFFS I
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 Erik Lambrechts
- Referee Pieter Becquet
- Referee Christof Dierick
- Referee Alexandre Boucaut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | KRC Genk | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Mar | KV Kortrijk | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Mar | KAS Eupen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | KRC Genk | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Mar | RSC Anderlecht | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 3–3 | D |
| 10 Mar | KSC Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Feb | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 0–0 | D |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Royal Antwerp FC launch into their encounter with KRC Genk.
- 4' What a strike from Lior Refaelov! The score is 1-0.
- 9' Sinan Bolat is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for KRC Genk tonight.
- 14' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mbwana Samatta made 321 appearances and scored 74 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 19' It looks like no one’s ball. KRC Genk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 24' Both keepers have barely been tested. Royal Antwerp FC and KRC Genk are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 29' Royal Antwerp FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
- 34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Joseph Aidoo is withdrawn and Jhon Lucumi gets his opportunity.
- 38' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jhon Lucumi.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' Jhon Lucumi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Faris Haroun on 51 minutes.
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ruslan Malinovskyi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KRC Genk.
- 61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Royal Antwerp FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 63' Dieumerci Mbokani is having his name booked by the referee on 63.
- 67' Leandro Trossard makes way for Joseph Paintsil at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 72' Time for substitution for Royal Antwerp FC. Amara Baby is replaced by William Acheampong.
- 77' KRC Genk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 78' Time for substitution for Royal Antwerp FC. Lior Refaelov is replaced by David Simao.
- 83' Zinho Gano gets the nod from KRC Genk. He replaces Mbwana Samatta and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' Fresh legs for Royal Antwerp FC! Jonathan Bolingi comes on to replace Didier Lamkel Ze.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Jelle Van Damme is booked for Royal Antwerp FC — Yellow card on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for KRC Genk.
Lineups
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 23
- 4
-
11
Lior Refaelov ↓ David Simao 78'
- 1
- 15
- 37
- 38
-
14
Amara Baby ↓ William Acheampong 72'
- 70
- 6
Bench
-
22
David Simao ↑ 78'
- 39
- 2
- 10
-
19
William Acheampong ↑ 72'
- 8
-
9
Jonathan Bolingi ↑ 88'
Coach
Laszlo Boloni
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
- 7
- 6
- 21
-
45
Joseph Aidoo ↓ Jhon Lucumi 35'
- 28
- 25
- 18
- 31
-
10
Mbwana Samatta ↓ Zinho Gano 83'
Bench
-
33
Jhon Lucumi ↑ 35'
- 30
- 4
- 23
- 9
-
93
Zinho Gano ↑ 83'
-
11
Joseph Paintsil ↑ 67'
- 19
- 2
- 5
Coach
Philippe Clement
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 11 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 5 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 4 |
| Michel-Ange Balikwisha | 3 |
| Ruslan Malinovskyi | 3 |
| Bryan Heynen | 3 |
| Michael Frey | 3 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 3 |
Head to Head
Royal Antwerp FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.72
Royal Antwerp FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.89
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Royal Antwerp FC or KRC Genk 76% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Royal Antwerp FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.61
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Royal Antwerp FC or Draw
63%
Draw or KRC Genk
61%
Royal Antwerp FC or KRC Genk
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Royal Antwerp FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
4.5%
2 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
4%
0 – 0
4%
Asian Handicap — Royal Antwerp FC
| Handicap | Royal Antwerp FC covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 10% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 18% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✗
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.