Royal Standard de Liège vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Royal Standard de Liège vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Stade Sclessin.
- Royal Standard de Liège 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jan Boterberg
4 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 8.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | KAA Gent | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 11 | 27 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Lommel SK | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 11 | 15 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liège | 11 | 15 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | KV Mechelen | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 11 | 11 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 11 | 11 |
| 14 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | SK Beveren | 11 | 10 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 11 | 9 |
| 17 | UR La Louviere Centre | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 11 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | KRC Genk | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | KVC Westerlo | A | 2–4 | L |
| 01 Feb | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Jan | KV Kortrijk | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Feb | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Beerschot VA | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | KVC Westerlo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | KV Mechelen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Royal Standard de Liège | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #7 |
| 15 | Points | 15 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 3 / 4 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 4 |
| 18 | Scored | 18 |
| 16 | Conceded | 15 |
| +2 | GD | +3 |
| 1.36 | PPG | 1.36 |
| 36% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Royal Standard de Liège this season
Royal Standard de Liège this season
27%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
Royal Standard de Liège are 8th (15 pts). KRC Genk are 7th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Royal Standard de Liège
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
1/2
61-75
10/1
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KRC Genk
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
5/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
3/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Royal Standard de Liège
| Dennis Eckert | 7 G | 1 A |
| Adnane Abid | 3 G | 4 A |
| Salieu Drammeh | 3 G | |
| Casper Nielsen | 2 G | 3 A |
| Bernard Jordan Nguene | 1 G | 1 A |
KRC Genk
| Rafiu Durosinmi | 6 G | |
| Aaron Bibout | 3 G | |
| Junya Ito | 2 G | 2 A |
| Josue Ndenge Kongolo | 2 G | |
| Bryan Heynen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Royal Standard de Liège and KRC Genk is underway.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sotiris Alexandropoulos suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' KRC Genk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' KRC Genk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Royal Standard de Liège and KRC Genk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with KRC Genk winning 100% of all matches.
- 35' KRC Genk is taking the lead after the goal scored by Christopher Bonsu Baah on 35.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thorsten Fink will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' It looks surprising Royal Standard de Liège does not make any changes. Bosko Sutalo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' The referee calls foul for Bosko Sutalo. He receives a card.
- 46' The Royal Standard de Liege bench stirs into life. Henry Lawrence is withdrawn and Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo gets his opportunity.
- 51' The 32-year-old Joris Kayembe has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' KRC Genk receives a card for a hard tackle on 56.
- 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 65' The whistle greets Andi Zeqiri as he departs to be replaced by Dennis Eckert.
- 70' The travelling KRC Genk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 72' Patrik Hrosovsky is replacing Konstantinos Karetsas for the KRC Genk side.
- 77' Royal Standard de Liège currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 78' Magnificent from Toluwalas Arokodare! That is 56 goals in 3 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 83' Toluwalas Arokodare makes way for Hyun-Gyu Oh at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 84' The whistle greets Ibrahima Bangoura as he departs to be replaced by Nikolas Sattlberger.
- 86' Another substitution for Royal Standard de Liege to replace Sotiris Alexandropoulos by Marko Bulat on 86 minute.
- 89' Mike Penders was booked on 89.
- 90' Jarne Steuckers makes way for Luca Oyen at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Mike Penders. He receives a card.
- The points are shared — Royal Standard de Liège 1-2 KRC Genk. Honours even.
Lineups
Royal Standard de Liège Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 8
- 4
- 31
- 41
- 77
- 88
- 13
- 9
- 6
- 17
Bench
- 11
- 20
- 29
- 40
- 15
- 7
- 25
- 5
- 14
Coach
Ivan Leko
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 8
- 99
- 3
- 39
- 6
-
23
Jarne Steuckers ↓ Luca Oyen 90'
- 21
- 7
- 77
- 20
Bench
-
17
Patrik Hrosovsky ↑ 72'
-
11
Luca Oyen ↑ 90'
- 1
- 27
-
9
Hyun-Gyu Oh ↑ 83'
-
24
Nikolas Sattlberger ↑ 84'
- 44
- 34
-
32
Noah Adedeji ↑ 84'
Coach
Thorsten Fink
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mbwana Samatta | 6 |
| Klauss | 3 |
| Junya Ito | 3 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 2 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 2 |
| Razvan Marin | 2 |
| Theo Bongonda | 2 |
| Aaron Bibout | 1 |
Head to Head
Royal Standard de Liège Form
2025-02-14
Royal Standard de Liège
1–2
KRC Genk
L
2025-02-09
KVC Westerlo
4–2
Royal Standard de Liège
L
2025-02-01
Cercle Brugge KSV
1–1
Royal Standard de Liège
D
2025-01-26
Royal Standard de Liège
1–0
FC Verbroedering Dender EH
W
2025-01-19
K. Sint-Truidense VV
1–2
Royal Standard de Liège
W
2025-01-10
Royal Standard de Liège
1–0
KV Kortrijk
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29
Royal Standard de Liège xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Royal Standard de Liège or KRC Genk 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KRC Genk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Royal Standard de Liège or Draw
63%
Draw or KRC Genk
66%
Royal Standard de Liège or KRC Genk
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Royal Standard de Liège
| Handicap | Royal Standard de Liège covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Royal Standard de Liège keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

