Royal Antwerp vs Genk Prediction
🔅 Antwerp host Genk in another round of the national championship. Both teams come into the match with contrasting recent results: the hosts have been inconsistent, while the visitors display more stable performances. It's worth noting that Antwerp often both score and concede goals in their home games, which could lead to an open match. Genk, on the other hand, aim to solidify their position near the top of the table, and their attacking potential is impressive. How will this clash unfold? Check out the prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw. Here is the comparative statistics from that encounter (home team - Genk):
- possession percentage: 73% vs 27%;
- corners: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of the official head-to-head encounters between Antwerp and Genk:
- 41 matches played;
- home wins - 14, away wins - 17, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 60 for Antwerp, 76 for Genk;
- average goals in the first half - 1.66, in the second half - 1.66;
- average total goals per match - 3.32.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Royal Antwerp Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the Belgian Cup, with Antwerp hosting Sint-Truiden. The game ended in a 3-3 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Antwerp vs Sint-Truiden):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Antwerp are going through a challenging period: the team have won only 4 out of 16 matches this season and currently sit 12th in the table. Their recent performances highlight inconsistency, with three victories followed by two consecutive defeats. Particularly concerning is their home form: although Antwerp frequently both score and concede (as the trend indicates), their attack rarely surpasses the 1-2 goal mark per game. The "City" side strive to utilize possession to create chances, but a lack of finishing lets them down in the final third.
Match Results: Royal Antwerp
Genk Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Belgian Cup, with Genk as the home side and Anderlecht as the visitors. The match ended with a scoreline of 1-3.
Here are the match statistics (Genk vs Anderlecht):
- possession percentage: 9% vs 91%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
Genk confidently hold onto sixth place, thanks to their ability to maximize opportunities on the pitch. In their last five matches, they have secured two wins, suffered one defeat, and drawn twice, maintaining a stable form. Genk's strength lies in their effective counter-attacking play: they transition swiftly from defense to offense, creating threats on the opposition's goal even from challenging positions. The last head-to-head clash between these teams ended in a 1-1 draw, indicating a potential balance of power.
Match Results: Genk
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 17, draws - 10.
Statistics: Royal Antwerp vs Genk
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 4 vs 6;
- win percentage: 25% vs 38%;
- losses: 7 vs 5;
- draws: 5 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 5 vs 2;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- Royal Antwerp won with a +1.5 handicap in last 11 home games.
- Royal Antwerp won with a +1.5 handicap in last 9 games.
- Royal Antwerp won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.46, the guests - 1.85;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.32;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 15.
Statistics: Royal Antwerp vs Genk
- average total in the tournament: 2.06 vs 2.56;
- average total goals scored: 0.94 vs 1.31;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.44 vs 0.69;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.63;
- Royal Antwerp: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Genk: average total away in the tournament - 1.38;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.83) vs 1.5 (away - 2).
- Royal Antwerp have scored under 1.5 goals in 10 of last 11 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Royal Antwerp: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.06; at home field - 4.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; at home field - 6.33.
Genk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6, away - 5.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; away - 2.67.
- Royal Antwerp have taken over 4.5 corners in 8 of last 9 home games.
- Royal Antwerp have taken over 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home team’s field - 15 times.
Statistics: Royal Antwerp vs Genk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 13;
- number of BTTS matches for Royal Antwerp at home - 7 (88%);
- number of BTTS matches for Genk away - 7 (88%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Royal Antwerp at home - 5 (83%);
- BTTS matches for Genk away - 2 (67%).
- Royal Antwerp have scored and conceded in 10 of last 11 home games.
- Royal Antwerp have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 home games (Premier Division).
- Genk have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 away games (Premier Division).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/128, 15.6%);
- Royal Antwerp at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 1:2 , 3:1 (2/8, 25%);
- Genk away most often play: 1:1 , 1:2 , 2:1 (2/8, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.55% (odds 6.5)
0:1 - 9.76% (odds 7.5)
1:2 - 9.4% (odds 8)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
An intriguing match is on the horizon, with both teams expected to create numerous goal-scoring opportunities. Although Antwerp have been struggling with their scoring efficiency, rarely netting more than once, their home record suggests a strong chance of goals from both sides. Trends indicate a high probability that both teams will score. This bet seems the most reasonable considering the current form of the teams and the odds on offer.
Betting Tips: Royal Antwerp - Genk
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