Genk vs Standard Liege Prediction: 28/7/2024

On Sunday, the Cegeka Arena will host a First Division A match between Genk and Standard Liege. Below you will find our predictions, statistics and match poll for the match KRC Genk vs. Standard Liege, along with the latest match odds.

KRC Genk
Recent form: LLLWLL

Genk will be looking to improve after their recent 0-1 loss to KAA Gent in the First Division A Play-Offs. In that match, Genk had 47% possession and 10 shots on target, with 4 on target. Gent had 13 shots with 5 on target, with Andrew Hjulsager scoring the decisive goal in the 60th minute.

Genk are struggling defensively, having conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 games, with a total of 12 goals conceded. It remains to be seen whether they can strengthen their defense in this game.

Standard Liege
Recent form: DDDLLL

Standard Liège will be looking to bounce back after their recent 2-5 defeat to KV Mechelen in the First Division A Play-Offs. In that match, Standard Liège had 37% possession and 7 shots on target, with 4 on target. Henry Lawrence (51′) and Soufiane Benjdida (84′) were the goalscorers for Standard Liège, while Mechelen’s Lion Lauberbach scored a hat-trick (15′, 17′, 90′).

Standard Liege have been effective in attack, scoring 8 goals in their last 6 games. However, they have also conceded goals in 5 of those games, which shows that there is a need for improvement in defence.

Head to head

Looking at their previous meetings since 23 July 2021, Genk have won 3 times, Standard Liège have won twice and there was 1 draw. In these matches, a total of 12 goals have been scored, with Genk scoring 7 and Standard Liège 5, for an average of 2 goals per game.

Their last league match was on 10 March 2024, where Genk won 1-0. In that match, Genk had 54% possession and 19 shots on target, 5 of which were on target. Anouar Ait El Hadj scored the only goal in the 50th minute. Standard Liège had 6 shots on target, 4 of which were on target.

The match was refereed by Jonathan Lardot.

Prediction

We believe that KRC Genk will probably create many chances and find the net several times. On the other hand, Standard Liège may have trouble breaking through Genk’s defense, but could still manage to score.

Our prediction is a 3-1 victory for KRC Genk. Our expert partners also predict that there will be less than 3.5 goals in this match.