Thursday , 24 September 2026

SV Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2026-27
SV Zulte-Waregem
2 – 1
Full Time
KRC Genk
Sun 9 Aug 2026 · 14:00 UTC Elindus Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 39' Rafiu Durosinmi
Marley Ake 82' 1–1
Serxho Ujka 86' 2–1
Y 42' Daan Heymans
Anosike Ementa 52' Y
Y 81' Josue Ndenge Kongolo
Y 86' Christian Akpan
Y 90' Yaimar Medina

Overview

Match Preview

SV Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Elindus Arena.

Match Details

  • 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 Louviere 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

3
1
9
SV Zulte-Waregem 13 games · Avg 3.8 goals KRC Genk
Last 5 meetings
2026-08-09 SV Zulte-Waregem 2–1 KRC Genk 2026-01-17 SV Zulte-Waregem 2–1 KRC Genk 2025-08-31 KRC Genk 3–2 SV Zulte-Waregem 2023-01-14 KRC Genk 1–0 SV Zulte-Waregem 2022-08-14 SV Zulte-Waregem 1–4 KRC Genk

Recent Form

SV Zulte-Waregem
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Aug KRC Genk H 2–1 W
22 Mar Sporting du Pays de Charleroi H 1–0 W
13 Mar KAA Gent A 0–2 L
08 Mar Royal Standard de Liège H 0–1 L
28 Feb KV Mechelen A 1–2 L
22 Feb RSC Anderlecht H 2–4 L
KRC Genk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Aug SV Zulte-Waregem A 1–2 L
22 Mar UR La Louviere Centre A 5–5 D
19 Mar SC Freiburg A 1–5 L
15 Mar K. Sint-Truidense VV H 1–0 W
12 Mar SC Freiburg H 1–0 W
07 Mar Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 1–2 L

Season Stats

SV Zulte-Waregem KRC Genk
#6 Position #9
11 Points 9
7 Played 7
3 / 2 / 2 W / D / L 2 / 3 / 2
10 Scored 13
7 Conceded 12
+3 GD +1
1.57 PPG 1.29
43% Win % 29%

Key Stats

62% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
77% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
SV Zulte-Waregem this season
29% Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season

SV Zulte-Waregem are 6th (11 pts). KRC Genk are 9th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

SV Zulte-Waregem
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
4/–
■ 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)

SV Zulte-Waregem
Istvan Atrok 3 G
Tobias Hedl 2 G 1 A
Serxho Ujka 1 G
Marley Ake 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Elindus Arena!
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Elindus Arena. KRC Genk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Cameroon international Aaron Bibout has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' SV Zulte-Waregem are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KRC Genk backline.
  • 25' KRC Genk have won 540 goals from 321 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 30' KRC Genk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Colpaert might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 39' Against the run of play, Rafiu Durosinmi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 42' Daan Heymans has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 42.
  • 47' KRC Genk are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 52' The referee has no hesitation. Anosike Ementa is booked for SV Zulte-Waregem — card on 52.
  • 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 61' Another substitution for KRC Genk to replace Rafiu Durosinmi by Aaron Bibout on 61 minute.
  • 64' SV Zulte-Waregem manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nikola Mituljikic is hanging Istvan Atrok on the field on 64 minute.
  • 69' Over 69 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 72' Christian Akpan gets the nod from KRC Genk. He replaces Zakaria El Ouahdi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 76' It is a substitution in SV Zulte-Waregem team. Tobias Hedl is replaced by Serxho Ujka on 76 minute.
  • 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Josue Ndenge Kongolo on 81.
  • 82' Brilliant from the ! Marley Ake makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 82.
  • 86' A goal from the Albania international Serxho Ujka! He fires home on 86 to make it 2-1!
  • 86' That is a card for KRC Genk. Christian Akpan will be fuming at that decision.
  • 87' The KRC Genk manager makes a substitution. Jeppe Erenbjerg departs to be replaced by Robin Mirisola.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Yaimar Medina. He receives a card.
  • 90' SV Zulte-Waregem make a change. Wilguens Paugain trudges off to be replaced by Franz Tangala on 90 minutes.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. SV Zulte-Waregem take all three points.

Lineups

SV Zulte-Waregem Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Colpaert

KRC Genk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Domenico Olivieri

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bryan Heynen 5
Paul Onuachu 4
Junya Ito 4
Mbwana Samatta 3
Kristian Thorstvedt 3
Mbwana Samatta 3
Dereck Kutesa 2
Hamdi Harbaoui 2

Head to Head

2026-08-09 SV Zulte-Waregem 2–1 KRC Genk 2026-01-17 SV Zulte-Waregem 2–1 KRC Genk 2025-08-31 KRC Genk 3–2 SV Zulte-Waregem 2023-01-14 KRC Genk 1–0 SV Zulte-Waregem 2022-08-14 SV Zulte-Waregem 1–4 KRC Genk

SV Zulte-Waregem Form

2026-08-09 SV Zulte-Waregem 2–1 KRC Genk W 2026-03-22 SV Zulte-Waregem 1–0 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi W 2026-03-13 KAA Gent 2–0 SV Zulte-Waregem L 2026-03-08 SV Zulte-Waregem 0–1 Royal Standard de Liège L 2026-02-28 KV Mechelen 2–1 SV Zulte-Waregem L 2026-02-22 SV Zulte-Waregem 2–4 RSC Anderlecht L

KRC Genk Form

2026-08-09 SV Zulte-Waregem 2–1 KRC Genk L 2026-03-22 UR La Louviere Centre 5–5 KRC Genk D 2026-03-19 SC Freiburg 5–1 KRC Genk L 2026-03-15 KRC Genk 1–0 K. Sint-Truidense VV W 2026-03-12 KRC Genk 1–0 SC Freiburg W 2026-03-07 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2–1 KRC Genk L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.02 SV Zulte-Waregem xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54 KRC Genk xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 68% + Over 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SV Zulte-Waregem48% Draw24% KRC Genk28%
Actual: SV Zulte-Waregem win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.56
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

SV Zulte-Waregem or Draw
72%
Draw or KRC Genk
52%
SV Zulte-Waregem or KRC Genk
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SV Zulte-Waregem36% Draw40% KRC Genk24%
Actual: KRC Genk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.8%
1 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
0 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — SV Zulte-Waregem

Handicap SV Zulte-Waregem covers Push KRC Genk covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 15% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 20% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 15% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

SV Zulte-Waregem keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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