Genk vs KVC Westerlo Prediction & Match Analysis
Full analysis and predictions for all markets
| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
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| 1X2 | Away Win |
56.3%
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| BTTS | BTTS No |
21.6%
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| Over / Under 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
30.4%
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| Corners O/U | Over 7.5 Corners |
92%
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| HT / FT | Draw / Away |
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| Correct Score | 0-1 |
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Genk
KVC Westerlo
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Genk
50 matches
KVC Westerlo
36 matches
| Genk | Statistic | KVC Westerlo |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Wins | 13 |
| 14 | Draws | 10 |
| 15 | Losses | 13 |
| 77 | Goals For | 48 |
| 72 | Goals Against | 50 |
| 1.54 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.33 |
| 1.44 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.39 |
| 34 | BTTS Yes | 15 |
| 40 | Over 1.5 | 28 |
| 29 | Over 2.5 | 15 |
| 11 | Over 3.5 | 9 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 13 |
| 9 | Failed To Score | 12 |
| 5.62 | Shots On Goal | 4.72 |
| 15.26 | Total Shots | 14.28 |
| 5.32 | Corners | 5.11 |
| 56.6% | Ball Possession | 48.9% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
There is very little separating these two teams on paper, and two sides with a fairly similar football identity points toward a competitive game. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. Even if this develops into a close game, the analytical lean still edges toward Away Win, with a cautious clean-sheet angle toward KVC Westerlo. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.
Placed 2 with 30 points from 36 outings, Genk continue to operate from a strong competitive position. Across the campaign, they have posted 13 wins, 12 draws, and 11 losses, while the 52:53 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on D. Heymans (10 goals), Z. El Ouahdi (8 goals), Oh Hyeon-Gyu (6 goals), with creative support from K. Karetsas (10 assists), J. Steuckers (6 assists), D. Heymans (4 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. At home, the record of 6 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses points toward a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.
KVC Westerlo arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 3 place with 30 points after 36 matches. The record of 13 wins, 10 draws, and 13 defeats, together with a 48:50 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through Nacho (11 goals), A. Sayyadmanesh (7 goals), E. Bayram (6 goals), with creative support from I. Sakamoto (4 assists), J. Alcocer (4 assists), Doğucan Haspolat (4 assists), while at the back they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have returned 6 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, a split that suggests a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.
Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Genk won 11 times, KVC Westerlo won 0 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 35:15 from Genk's perspective. 10 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 10 matches, with an average of 3.33 goals per game.
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
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| 1 | 30 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 50:17 | 33 | 66 |
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| 2 | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 59:36 | 23 | 63 |
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| 3 | 30 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 47:35 | 12 | 57 |
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| 4 | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 49:43 | 6 | 45 |
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L
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D
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| 5 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 39:37 | 2 | 45 |
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D
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W
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| 6 | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 43:39 | 4 | 44 |
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Genk
Home
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30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46:47 | -1 | 42 |
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W
D
D
W
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| 8 | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 27:35 | -8 | 40 |
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| 9 |
KVC Westerlo
Away
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30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36:40 | -4 | 39 |
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W
L
D
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| 10 | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 31:32 | -1 | 35 |
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D
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L
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| 11 | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 38:42 | -4 | 34 |
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| 12 | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32:43 | -11 | 34 |
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| 13 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 38:47 | -9 | 32 |
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| 14 | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 39:47 | -8 | 31 |
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| 15 | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 30:37 | -7 | 31 |
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| 16 | 30 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24:51 | -27 | 19 |
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