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Royal Antwerp FC vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2021-22
Royal Antwerp FC
4 – 2
Full Time
KRC Genk
Wed 22 Sep 2021 · 18:45 UTC Bosuil Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Michael Frey 44' Y
Ritchie De Laet 45' Y
Y 45' Daniel Munoz
Y 56' Paul Onuachu
Y 72' Kristian Thorstvedt
Dinis Almeida 79' Y
Ritchie De Laet 85' R
Faris Haroun 88' Y
Faris Haroun 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Royal Antwerp FC vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Bosuil Stadion.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Club Brugge KV 2 6
2 Royal Antwerp FC 2 6
3 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2 4
4 SV Zulte-Waregem 2 4
5 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 1 3
6 KAA Gent 1 3
7 RSC Anderlecht 1 3
8 KRC Genk 2 3
9 Cercle Brugge KSV 2 2
10 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2 2
11 Royal Standard de Liège 1 1
12 Lommel SK 1 1
13 SK Beveren 1 0
14 UR La Louviere Centre 1 0
15 KV Mechelen 1 0
16 KVC Westerlo 2 0
17 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 2 0
18 KV Kortrijk 2 0

Head-to-Head

7
6
8
Royal Antwerp FC 21 games · Avg 3.0 goals KRC Genk
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-22 Royal Antwerp FC 4–2 KRC Genk 2021-04-17 Royal Antwerp FC 3–2 KRC Genk 2020-12-06 KRC Genk 4–2 Royal Antwerp FC 2020-02-13 Royal Antwerp FC 1–1 KRC Genk 2019-10-30 KRC Genk 2–2 Royal Antwerp FC

Recent Form

Royal Antwerp FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Sep KRC Genk H 4–2 W
19 Sep FC Seraing H 2–1 W
16 Sep PAE Olympiakos SFP A 1–2 L
11 Sep KAS Eupen A 1–0 W
29 Aug Oud-Heverlee Leuven H 2–2 D
26 Aug AS Omonia Lefkosia H 5–2 W
KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Sep Royal Antwerp FC A 2–4 L
19 Sep K. Sint-Truidense VV A 2–1 W
16 Sep SK Rapid Wien A 1–0 W
12 Sep Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 1–1 D
29 Aug RSC Anderlecht H 1–0 W
14 Aug Oud-Heverlee Leuven H 4–0 W

Season Stats

Royal Antwerp FC KRC Genk
#2 Position #8
6 Points 3
2 Played 2
2 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
5 Scored 4
1 Conceded 4
+4 GD +0
3.00 PPG 1.50
100% Win % 50%

Key Stats

52% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
52% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Royal Antwerp FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season

Royal Antwerp FC are 2nd (6 pts). KRC Genk are 8th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Royal Antwerp FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KRC Genk
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Bosuil Stadion. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Royal Antwerp FC and KRC Genk.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Japan international Koji Miyoshi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 13' Paul Onuachu adds to his 0 season tally! KRC Genk lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 18' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jelle Bataille is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KRC Genk.
  • 23' Royal Antwerp FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 27' Against the run of play, Ritchie De Laet has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 32' Dorian Dessoleil has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 262 appearances.
  • 37' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Birger Verstraete makes it 2-1.
  • 41' Brilliant from the ! Koji Miyoshi makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 41.
  • 44' It’s a booking for Royal Antwerp FC player. Michael Frey gets a Yellow card.
  • 45' Ritchie De Laet catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
  • 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John van den Brom will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 55' It’s high time John van den Brom made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 56' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paul Onuachu on 56 minutes.
  • 57' It is a substitution in KRC Genk team. Mike Ndayishimye is replaced by Joseph Paintsil on 57 minute.
  • 62' Over 62 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 68' Viktor Fischer makes way for Mbwana Samatta at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Royal Antwerp FC.
  • 69' Magnificent from Michael Frey! That is 55 goals in 194 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 72' Kristian Thorstvedt has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
  • 72' The KRC Genk bench stirs into life. Carel Eiting is withdrawn and Ike Ugbo gets his opportunity.
  • 77' Another change for Royal Antwerp FC made on 77 minute. Koji Miyoshi leaves to be changed by Benson Manuel.
  • 79' Royal Antwerp FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 79' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Paul Onuachu makes no mistake. 4-2!
  • 80' Paul Onuachu makes a hat-trick on 80.
  • 85' Royal Antwerp FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
  • 86' A tactical swap from Royal Antwerp FC — Faris Haroun on, Michael Frey off on 86 minutes.
  • 87' Royal Antwerp FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Abdoulaye Seck is hanging Dorian Dessoleil on the field on 87 minute.
  • 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Faris Haroun.
  • 89' Controversy at the stadium! Faris Haroun argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • With this win, Royal Antwerp FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Royal Antwerp FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Priske

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John van den Brom

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Paul Onuachu 11
Toluwalas Arokodare 5
Mbwana Samatta 4
Michel-Ange Balikwisha 3
Ruslan Malinovskyi 3
Bryan Heynen 3
Gyrano Kerk 3
Koji Miyoshi 2

Head to Head

2021-09-22 Royal Antwerp FC 4–2 KRC Genk 2021-04-17 Royal Antwerp FC 3–2 KRC Genk 2020-12-06 KRC Genk 4–2 Royal Antwerp FC 2020-02-13 Royal Antwerp FC 1–1 KRC Genk 2019-10-30 KRC Genk 2–2 Royal Antwerp FC

Royal Antwerp FC Form

2021-09-22 Royal Antwerp FC 4–2 KRC Genk W 2021-09-19 Royal Antwerp FC 2–1 FC Seraing W 2021-09-16 PAE Olympiakos SFP 2–1 Royal Antwerp FC L 2021-09-11 KAS Eupen 0–1 Royal Antwerp FC W 2021-08-29 Royal Antwerp FC 2–2 Oud-Heverlee Leuven D 2021-08-26 Royal Antwerp FC 5–2 AS Omonia Lefkosia W

KRC Genk Form

2021-09-22 Royal Antwerp FC 4–2 KRC Genk L 2021-09-19 K. Sint-Truidense VV 1–2 KRC Genk W 2021-09-16 SK Rapid Wien 0–1 KRC Genk W 2021-09-12 KRC Genk 1–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise D 2021-08-29 KRC Genk 1–0 RSC Anderlecht W 2021-08-14 KRC Genk 4–0 Oud-Heverlee Leuven W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3 Royal Antwerp FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Royal Antwerp FC65% Draw18% KRC Genk17%
Actual: Royal Antwerp FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 4.27
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 60%
40%
± 4.5 41%
59%

Double Chance

Royal Antwerp FC or Draw
84%
Draw or KRC Genk
35%
Royal Antwerp FC or KRC Genk
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Royal Antwerp FC54% Draw33% KRC Genk13%
Actual: Royal Antwerp FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.9%
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
6.5%
3 – 0
6.3%
1 – 1
6.1%
4 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 2
4.9%
4 – 0
4.6%
1 – 0
4.1%
4 – 2
Actual
5 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Royal Antwerp FC

Handicap Royal Antwerp FC covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 33% — 67%
-2 33% 19% 48%
-1.5 52% — 48%
-1 52% 19% 29%
-0.5 71% — 29%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 8% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.