Sunday , 16 August 2026

Royal Antwerp FC vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Jupiler Pro League · 2026
Royal Antwerp FC
1 – 1
Full Time
KRC Genk
Wed 23 Apr 2025 · 18:30 UTC Bosuil HT 45' · FT 45'
Zeno Van Den Bosch 42' Y
Sem Renders 83' Y
Mohamed Bayo 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Lawrence Visser

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 Louvière 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
2025-04-23 Royal Antwerp FC 1–1 KRC Genk 2024-12-26 Royal Antwerp FC 2–2 KRC Genk 2024-11-03 KRC Genk 2–0 Royal Antwerp FC 2024-05-20 KRC Genk 1–0 Royal Antwerp FC 2024-04-06 Royal Antwerp FC 0–1 KRC Genk

Recent Form

Royal Antwerp FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Apr KRC Genk H 1–1 D
20 Apr RSC Anderlecht A 0–0 D
13 Apr KAA Gent H 0–1 L
06 Apr Club Brugge KV H 2–3 L
29 Mar Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 1–5 L
16 Mar Royal Standard de Liège A 0–0 D
KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Apr Royal Antwerp FC A 1–1 D
20 Apr Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 1–2 L
13 Apr Club Brugge KV A 0–1 L
06 Apr RSC Anderlecht A 2–1 W
30 Mar KAA Gent H 4–0 W
15 Mar Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 2–1 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' We are underway at Bosuil. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' KRC Genk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thorsten Fink will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' It looks surprising KRC Genk does not make any changes. Nikolas Sattlberger has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Vincent Janssen made 385 appearances and scored 44 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 40' Denis Odoi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 42' Zeno Van Den Bosch is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
  • 47' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering KRC Genk that had 316 games and scored 528 goals.
  • 52' Yira Sor, a Nigeria , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 57' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 60' Royal Antwerp FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andreas Verstraeten is hanging Dennis Praet on the field on 60 minute.
  • 61' What a moment for Michel-Ange Balikwisha! That strike on 61 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 66' KRC Genk have won 528 goals from 316 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 71' A stunning finish from Toluwalas Arokodare — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Noah Adedeji. He replaces Christopher Bonsu Baah on 72 minute.
  • 76' The whistle greets Tjaronn Chery as he departs to be replaced by Mohamed Bayo.
  • 81' Royal Antwerp FC ring the changes. Jelle Bataille has done his job and it is now time for Sem Renders to step up.
  • 82' Fresh legs for Royal Antwerp FC! Kobe Corbanie comes on to replace Jairo Riedewald.
  • 83' Royal Antwerp FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 88' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 89' KRC Genk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yira Sor is hanging Jarne Steuckers on the field on 89 minute.
  • 90' Mohamed Bayo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • 90' Fresh legs for KRC Genk! Hyun-Gyu Oh comes on to replace Toluwalas Arokodare.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Royal Antwerp FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Andries Ulderink

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thorsten Fink

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2025-04-23 Royal Antwerp FC 1–1 KRC Genk 2024-12-26 Royal Antwerp FC 2–2 KRC Genk 2024-11-03 KRC Genk 2–0 Royal Antwerp FC 2024-05-20 KRC Genk 1–0 Royal Antwerp FC 2024-04-06 Royal Antwerp FC 0–1 KRC Genk

Royal Antwerp FC Form

2025-04-23 Royal Antwerp FC 1–1 KRC Genk D 2025-04-20 RSC Anderlecht 0–0 Royal Antwerp FC D 2025-04-13 Royal Antwerp FC 0–1 KAA Gent L 2025-04-06 Royal Antwerp FC 2–3 Club Brugge KV L 2025-03-29 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 5–1 Royal Antwerp FC L 2025-03-16 Royal Standard de Liège 0–0 Royal Antwerp FC D

KRC Genk Form

2025-04-23 Royal Antwerp FC 1–1 KRC Genk D 2025-04-20 KRC Genk 1–2 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise L 2025-04-13 Club Brugge KV 1–0 KRC Genk L 2025-04-06 RSC Anderlecht 1–2 KRC Genk W 2025-03-30 KRC Genk 4–0 KAA Gent W 2025-03-15 KRC Genk 2–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.15 Royal Antwerp FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Royal Antwerp FC54% Draw24% KRC Genk22%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Royal Antwerp FC or Draw
79%
Draw or KRC Genk
46%
Royal Antwerp FC or KRC Genk
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Royal Antwerp FC45% Draw41% KRC Genk14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.2%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
9%
3 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Royal Antwerp FC

Handicap Royal Antwerp FC covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 19% 60%
-1.5 40% — 60%
-1 40% 23% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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