Royal Antwerp vs Genk Prediction
🔥 In the upcoming round of the Belgian Championship, Antwerp face Genk in what promises to be a tense battle. Both teams showcase different playing styles: Antwerp are more defensive, while Genk often favor an attacking approach. How will their duel end? Read the prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a scoreline of 3-0. Here's the comparative statistics from that encounter (Antwerp were the home side):
- possession percentage: 28% vs 72%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 10;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 8.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Antwerp and Genk:
- 42 matches played;
- home wins - 15, away wins - 17, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 63 for Antwerp, 76 for Genk;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.67, in the 2nd half - 1.64;
- average total goals per match - 3.31.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Royal Antwerp Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place in the Pro League, featuring Oud-Heverlee Leuven as the home side and Antwerp as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
The game statistics were as follows (Antwerp vs Oud-Heverlee Leuven):
- possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 0 vs 4.
Antwerp are experiencing a challenging period. In their last five matches, they've managed just one victory, alongside two draws and two losses. The team's average scoring rate stands at 1.03 goals per game, highlighting issues in their attack. Over their last ten games, they've averaged only 0.8 goals per match while conceding 1.2 goals. Currently sitting in tenth place in the standings, they need to improve their performance to climb higher up the league table.
Match Results: Royal Antwerp

Genk Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Premier League, with La Louvière as the home side and Genk as the visitors. The game ended in a thrilling 5-5 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Genk vs La Louvière):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corners: 3 vs 10;
- fouls: 6 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 8.
Genk hold the seventh spot in the standings, largely due to their aggressive play on the road, where they often push the tempo and convert numerous chances in front of the opponent's goal. In their last five matches, they have secured two wins and a draw, but also suffered two defeats, indicating some inconsistency in form. Despite this, their attack remains impressive, averaging 2.1 goals over the last ten games.
Match Results: Genk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 42;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 9; for visitors away - 6; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.67;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.79, while the visitors net 0.88.
First-Half Stats: Royal Antwerp (home) vs Genk (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- wins: 4 (26.67%) vs 6 (40%);
- losses: 3 (20%) vs 4 (26.67%);
- draws: 8 (53.33%) vs 5 (33.33%);
- Average goals scored: 1.13 vs 1.6;
- Average goals conceded: 0.47 vs 0.73.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 5;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.5) vs 2 (scored - 1, conceded - 1).
- Genk conceded in the 1st half in last 5 away games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- home team wins - 15, away team wins - 17, draws - 10.
- Royal Antwerp have not won in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.5, the guests - 1.81;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.31;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 15.
Statistics: Royal Antwerp vs Genk
- average total in the tournament: 2.1 vs 3.1;
- average total goals scored: 1.03 vs 1.53;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.73;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.53 vs 0.8;
- Royal Antwerp: average total at home in the tournament - 1.4;
- Genk: average total away in the tournament - 1.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.5) vs 2.1 (away - 2.6).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 7 Genk away games (Premier Division).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Genk away games.
Prediction on corners
Royal Antwerp: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.03; at home field - 4.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; at home field - 4.25.
Genk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.5, away - 4.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 3.2.
- Genk have taken under 4.5 corners in 8 of last 9 away games.
- Genk have taken under 4.5 corners in last 6 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home team’s field - 15 times.
- Genk have scored and conceded in last 6 away games (Premier Division).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (32/240, 13.3%);
- Royal Antwerp at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/15, 20%);
- Genk away most often play: 2:1 (4/15, 26.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.58% (odds 5.5)
1:2 - 8.96% (odds 7)
2:2 - 7.34% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the trends, both teams are likely to find the back of the net. Genk consistently performs well on the road with a high average goal tally, while Antwerp need to showcase resilience at home following recent setbacks against tough opponents. Therefore, betting on both teams to score seems like a reasonable choice. A 1-1 draw is a possible outcome.