Genk vs Royal Antwerp Prediction
📣 The second round of the Belgian Championship promises an exciting clash between Genk and Antwerp. Both clubs, aiming for top spots in the standings, had a shaky start to the season. However, they will undoubtedly strive to turn things around this weekend and secure a win in this crucial encounter. Who will come out on top? And can we expect a flurry of goals? Read the match prediction below!
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place in April, ending with a 1-0 victory for Antwerp. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that match (with Genk as the home side):
- possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corners: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 4 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Genk and Antwerp:
- 40 matches played;
- home victories - 17, away wins - 14, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 75 for Genk, 59 for Antwerp;
- average goals in the first half - 1.65, in the second half - 1.7;
- average total goals per match - 3.35.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Genk Team Overview
In the upcoming clash against Antwerp, Genk aim to turn their season around following a disappointing start. Currently sitting 13th in the league standings, the team struggles both offensively, averaging just one goal per game, and defensively, conceding an average of two goals per match. Genk intend to leverage their signature style of play, which emphasizes ball control and quick combinations in midfield, to seek revenge on Antwerp for their previous defeat (0-1), as we mentioned earlier.
Match Results: Genk
Royal Antwerp Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Royal Antwerp, away - Union Saint-Gilloise). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Royal Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise):
- ball possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 9 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 7.
Antwerp, currently sitting in 9th place in the league, are banking on a balanced approach with a focus on counterattacks and disciplined defense. The team performs decently on the road, enabling them to secure positive outcomes even against formidable opponents. In their last ten matches, Antwerp have claimed two victories, drawn four times, and suffered four defeats, averaging about one goal scored and conceded per game.
Match Results: Royal Antwerp
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 40;
- Home wins - 17, Away wins - 14, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Genk vs Antwerp
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Wins: 0 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- Losses: 1 vs 0;
- Draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 2;
- Losses: 6 vs 4;
- Draws: 1 vs 4.
- Antwerp have covered a +1.5 handicap in away games in 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average goals scored by home team - 1.88, away team - 1.48;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.35;
- Both teams scored: overall - 23 times; at home team's ground - 8 times.
- Total goals under 3.5 occurred in 11 of Genk's last 12 home matches.
- Total goals under 3.5 occurred in 10 of Genk's last 11 home matches (Premier League).
- Total goals under 3.5 occurred in 9 of Genk's last 10 matches (Premier League).
- Total goals under 3.5 occurred in 10 of Antwerp's last 11 away matches.
- Total goals under 3.5 occurred in 9 of Antwerp's last 10 away matches (Premier League).
Corners Prediction
Genk: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 6; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; at home - 4.75.
Antwerp: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 2, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.6; away - 3.
- Total corners under 9.5 occurred in 13 of Genk's last 14 matches (Premier League).
- Total corners under 9.5 occurred in 9 of Genk's last 10 home matches (Premier League).
- Total corners under 9.5 occurred in Genk's last 6 consecutive home matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.2 (1.1 for home team and 1.1 for away team);
- Average total yellow cards at home team's ground - 2.75 (0.8 for home team and 1.95 for away team).
Genk: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 3; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.7; at home - 1.
Antwerp: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 3, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; away - 1.75.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 40;
- Both teams scored overall - 23 times;
- At home team's ground - 8 times.
Statistics: Genk vs Antwerp
- Total matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Total BTTS matches this season: Genk - 1, Antwerp - 1;
- Genk's BTTS at home - 0 (0%);
- Antwerp's BTTS away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Genk - 6, Antwerp - 5;
- Genk's BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Antwerp's BTTS away - 1 (25%).
⭐ Editors' Prediction
Genk are struggling both offensively and defensively, while Antwerp tend to adopt a defensive approach on the road. Given this, the most reasonable bet would be total goals under 3.5. This wager is well-founded statistically, as most of Genk's recent home games have seen fewer than three goals scored.
Betting Tips: Genk - Royal Antwerp
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