Eupen vs Genk – After losing to Standard Liège 3-1 in their previous First Division A match, Eupen won’t want a recurrence of that performance today.
In that contest, Eupen had 45% of the possession and 3 of 8 shot attempts that were successful. Regan Charles-Cook scored the goal for Eupen (11′).
Standard Liège, on the other hand, had 11 shots total, with 7 of them finding the target. For Standard Liège, goals were scored by William Balikwisha (31′), Philip Zinckernagel (35′), and Stipe Perica (59′).
In recent times, games against Eupen have frequently been interesting affairs with lots of goals. In their last six meetings, a total of 22 goals—at an average of 3.67 goals per game—have been scored by both sides combinedly, with 9 of those goals coming from Eupen.
We can see from their prior outcomes that Eupen have lost their past two league games to KRC Genk, have lost both of their last two league games at home.
In their most recent game, Genk defeated Seraing 4-0 in the First Division A. They enter this match with a winning record. KRC Genk had a 55% possession rate and made 12 efforts at goal, scoring on nine of them.
Paul Onuachu (7′, 60′), Mike Trésor (14′), and Joseph Paintsil (64′) scored goals for KRC Genk. RFC Seraing attempted 6 shots on goal, but none were successful.
KRC Genk, led by Wouter Vrancken, have had 11 total successful goal attempts over the course of their last 6 games. The total number of goals scored against them throughout the same time span is seven.
Eupen vs Genk – Betting Analysis
A look at their most recent head-to-head matches, which date back to 26/12/2019, reveals that Eupen has won one and Genk has won five, with no draws.
Additionally, there were a lot of goals scored in those games—28 in total, or 4.67 goals per game. When the two teams last played in the league, KRC Genk defeated Eupen 4-2 on First Division A Match Day 3 on August 6, 2022.
In that incident, KRC Genk enjoyed 56% of the possession and 14 of their 24 shots on goal were on target. The goals were scored by Mike Trésor (92′), Patrik Hroovsk (37′), and Joseph Paintsil (3′, 8′).
Five of Eupen’s nine shots on goal were on target. Regan Charles-Cook and Smail Prevljak each scored in the last seconds. Alexandre Boucaut acted as the official.
Only one absence from a roster that is otherwise completely prepared raises a fitness issue for Eupen coach Edward Still. Surgery’s Stef Peeters will be left out. Due to his suspension, Jason Davidson is ineligible to compete in this match.
Numerous players are out of the lineup for Genk boss Wouter Vrancken. Matas Galarza (hamstring injury), Luca Oyen (cruciate ligament rupture), and Adnane Abid (cruciate ligament rupture) are ineligible for consideration. Due to his ban, Matas Galarza is ineligible to play in this game.
Although we believe Eupen has what it takes to score against this KRC Genk lineup, one goal definitely won’t be enough to prevent a loss.
What are the best odds for this match?
Turning to the betting odds in the full-time result market, victory for Eupen is available for 5.25, a wager on a draw is 4.34 and selecting a win for KRC Genk can be had at 1.58. They’re the top prices offered at this very moment.
Eupen vs Genk – Head -to- Head
Our Prediction: Away Win
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