Sporting du Pays de Charleroi vs KRC Genk, Jupiler League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi vs KRC Genk — Jupiler League .
- Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 30 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
- KRC Genk 30 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
- Referee Kevin Monteny
- Referee Nathan Verboomen
- Referee Mathias Hillaert
- Referee Karel De Rocker
- Referee Wim Smet
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | 57 |
| 4 | KAA Gent | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | RSC Anderlecht | 30 | 44 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 30 | 42 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liege | 30 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp FC | 30 | 35 |
| 11 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 30 | 34 |
| 12 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | 34 |
| 13 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 30 | 32 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 30 | 31 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 30 | 31 |
| 16 | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | 30 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | KRC Genk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | A | 4–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Aug | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Aug | KV Kortrijk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jul | KAA Gent | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | Club Brugge KV | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Aug | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | A | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | KV Mechelen | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #7 |
| 34 | Points | 42 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 9 / 7 / 14 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 10 |
| 38 | Scored | 46 |
| 42 | Conceded | 47 |
| -4 | GD | -1 |
| 1.13 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 30% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi are 11th (34 pts). KRC Genk are 7th (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sporting du Pays de Charleroi is hosting KRC Genk for another epic battle.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Junya Ito has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Modou Diagne has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' 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.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sporting du Pays de Charleroi must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 26' The deadlock is broken! Ryota Morioka gets on the scoresheet on 26 minutes.
- 28' What a moment for Shamar Nicholson! That strike on 28 puts his side firmly in control.
- 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 43' The whistle greets Joseph Paintsil as he departs to be replaced by Theo Bongonda.
- 46' Sporting du Pays de Charleroi manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kaveh Rezaei is hanging Ryota Morioka on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Sporting du Pays de Charleroi receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 51.
- 55' KRC Genk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Junya Ito is hanging Bryan Heynen on the field on 55 minute.
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sporting du Pays de Charleroi and KRC Genk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 62' Against the run of play, Paul Onuachu has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 67' KRC Genk have won 528 goals from 316 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 69' It’s a booking for Sporting du Pays de Charleroi player. Massimo Bruno gets a Yellow card.
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dorian Dessoleil on 72.
- 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sebastien Dewaest on 74.
- 79' KRC Genk is showing some good football. However, KRC Genk are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 81' Casper De Norre makes way for Ianis Hagi at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from KRC Genk.
- 81' Poor challenge from Stergos Marinos. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 83' Sporting du Pays de Charleroi make a change. Stergos Marinos trudges off to be replaced by Maxime Busi on 83 minutes.
- 85' A moment of madness from Maxime Busi on 85 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sporting du Pays de Charleroi will be frustrated.
- 87' Fresh legs for Sporting du Pays de Charleroi! Steeven Willems comes on to replace Shamar Nicholson.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kaveh Rezaei.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sporting du Pays de Charleroi take all three points.
Lineups
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 77
- 1
-
17
Stergos Marinos ↓ Maxime Busi 83'
- 24
- 25
- 13
- 26
-
44
Ryota Morioka ↓ Kaveh Rezaei 46'
- 27
- 16
Bench
-
99
Kaveh Rezaei ↑ 46'
- 40
- 8
- 14
-
23
Steeven Willems ↑ 87'
- 22
-
4
Maxime Busi ↑ 83'
- 7
- 28
Coach
Karim Belhocine
KRC Genk Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 6
- 21
-
8
Bryan Heynen ↓ Junya Ito 55'
- 25
- 77
-
11
Joseph Paintsil ↓ Theo Bongonda 43'
-
2
Casper De Norre ↓ Ianis Hagi 81'
- 18
- 46
- 28
Bench
-
23
Ianis Hagi ↑ 81'
-
7
Junya Ito ↑ 55'
- 4
- 31
- 19
- 26
-
27
Theo Bongonda ↑ 43'
- 14
Coach
Felice Mazzù
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Onuachu | 8 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 3 |
| Ali Gholizadeh | 3 |
| Daan Heymans | 3 |
| Shamar Nicholson | 2 |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 2 |
| Mbwana Samatta | 2 |
| Mark McKenzie | 1 |
Head to Head
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi Form
2019-09-13
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
2–1
KRC Genk
W
2019-08-31
KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren
0–4
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
W
2019-08-19
SV Zulte-Waregem
3–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
L
2019-08-11
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
2–1
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2019-08-03
KV Kortrijk
1–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
D
2019-07-28
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
1–1
KAA Gent
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.65
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
KRC Genk xG
I would bet for:
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi or KRC Genk 75% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting du Pays de Charleroi win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi or Draw
69%
Draw or KRC Genk
56%
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi or KRC Genk
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting du Pays de Charleroi win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.5%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
| Handicap | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi covers | Push | KRC Genk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
KRC Genk keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

