SV Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SV Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League at Elindus Arena.
- SV Zulte-Waregem 11 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
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 Liege | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Liege | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Feb | KV Mechelen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | RSC Anderlecht | H | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #7 |
| 11 | Points | 15 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 3 / 2 / 6 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 4 |
| 13 | Scored | 18 |
| 20 | Conceded | 15 |
| -7 | GD | +3 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.36 |
| 27% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
77%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
SV Zulte-Waregem this season
SV Zulte-Waregem this season
27%
Clean Sheets
KRC Genk this season
KRC Genk this season
SV Zulte-Waregem are 14th (11 pts). KRC Genk are 7th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SV Zulte-Waregem
0-15
1/5
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/6
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
4/2
■ 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)
SV Zulte-Waregem
| Tobias Hedl | 4 G | 1 A |
| Istvan Atrok | 4 G | |
| Serxho Ujka | 1 G | |
| Marley Ake | 1 G |
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' That's the starting whistle at Elindus Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between SV Zulte-Waregem and KRC Genk.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Colpaert might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Yaimar Medina has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jeppe Erenbjerg, as he is very good at scoring at Elindus Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 39' Rafiu Durosinmi puts KRC Genk on the lead.
- 42' Daan Heymans is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
- 47' The travelling KRC Genk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 52' Poor challenge from Anosike Ementa. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 57' Joris Kayembe needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 20 Yellow cards this season.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Bibout. He replaces Rafiu Durosinmi on 61 minute.
- 64' A change in the SV Zulte-Waregem ranks — Istvan Atrok exits the field as Nikola Mituljikic enters on 64.
- 69' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 69 minutes.
- 72' A change in the KRC Genk ranks — Zakaria El Ouahdi exits the field as Christian Akpan enters on 72.
- 76' SV Zulte-Waregem manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Serxho Ujka is hanging Tobias Hedl on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Josue Ndenge Kongolo on 81.
- 82' Marley Ake is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 86' Against the run of play, Serxho Ujka has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 86' That looks like a foul for a card for Christian Akpan.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Robin Mirisola. He replaces Jeppe Erenbjerg on 87 minute.
- 90' Yaimar Medina picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Wilguens Paugain makes way for Franz Tangala at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from SV Zulte-Waregem.
- 2-1 the final result. KRC Genk will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
SV Zulte-Waregem Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 11
- 4
- 6
-
20
Tobias Hedl ↓ Serxho Ujka 76'
- 8
- 5
- 12
- 18
- 55
- 21
Bench
-
36
Serxho Ujka ↑ 76'
- 3
- 42
- 2
-
49
Franz Tangala ↑ 90'
- 53
- 25
-
7
Nikola Mituljikic ↑ 64'
- 90
Coach
Steve Colpaert
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Joris Kayembe ↓ Yaimar Medina 72'
- 10
- 8
-
38
Daan Heymans ↓ Ayumu Yokoyama 72'
- 44
- 21
- 77
- 11
- 28
-
17
Rafiu Durosinmi ↓ Aaron Bibout 61'
- 24
Bench
- 26
- 6
-
30
Ayumu Yokoyama ↑ 72'
-
19
Yaimar Medina ↑ 72'
-
23
Aaron Bibout ↑ 61'
-
29
Robin Mirisola ↑ 87'
-
65
Christian Akpan ↑ 72'
- 56
Coach
Domenico Olivieri
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bryan Heynen | 5 |
| Paul Onuachu | 4 |
| Junya Ito | 4 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 3 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 3 |
| Kristian Thorstvedt | 3 |
| Hamdi Harbaoui | 2 |
| Jelle Vossen | 2 |
Head to Head
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 Liege
L
2026-02-28
KV Mechelen
2–1
SV Zulte-Waregem
L
2026-02-22
SV Zulte-Waregem
2–4
RSC Anderlecht
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.64
SV Zulte-Waregem xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
SV Zulte-Waregem or KRC Genk 75% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SV Zulte-Waregem win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
SV Zulte-Waregem or Draw
63%
Draw or KRC Genk
62%
SV Zulte-Waregem or KRC Genk
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KRC Genk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
5.1%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 0
4.6%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
4%
Asian Handicap — SV Zulte-Waregem
| Handicap | SV Zulte-Waregem covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 19% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
SV Zulte-Waregem keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

