Anderlecht vs Genk Prediction 14 September 2025
🔅 The Anderlecht vs Genk match promises to be a thrilling event for fans, as both teams have been showcasing high-scoring football. Anderlecht have secured three wins in their last five games, underlining their home stability. Meanwhile, Genk have both scored and conceded in each of their last nine matches, highlighting their potent attack and vulnerable defense. How will their clash conclude? Read the prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place in May and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Genk were the home side):
- possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Anderlecht and Genk:
- 60 matches played;
- home wins - 27, away wins - 24, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 73 for Anderlecht, 62 for Genk;
- average first-half total - 0.97, second-half - 1.28;
- average total goals per match - 2.25.
Head-to-head statistics Anderlecht - Genk

RSC Anderlecht Team Overview
The team's latest official match took place in the Premier League, featuring Union Saint-Gilloise as the home side and Anderlecht as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-0 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (Anderlecht vs Union Saint-Gilloise):
- possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 17 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Anderlecht are sitting in fifth place on the table, showcasing strong performances with three wins in their last five matches, reflecting a positive team spirit. Their current form (LLDWW) indicates some inconsistency, yet they managed to secure a victory in their most recent home game. With an average scoring rate of 2.2 goals per game, they demonstrate attacking potential, although they concede an average of 1.4 goals per match.
Match Results: RSC Anderlecht

Genk Team Overview
The most recent official match for the visiting team took place in the top-tier league (hosts - Genk, visitors - Zulte Waregem). The game concluded with a scoreline of 3-2.
Here's the match statistics (Genk vs Zulte Waregem):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Genk currently sit eighth in the league standings, aiming to stabilize their performance on the road. Over their last five matches, they have secured two wins and suffered two defeats (WLWWL), with their most recent outing ending in disappointment. Genk have shown attacking prowess, averaging 1.6 goals per game, but they concede just as many, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Notably, over 2.5 goals have been scored in eight of Genk's last nine matches.
Match Results: Genk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 60;
- Home team first-half wins - 11; Away team first-half wins - 9; Draws - 10;
- Average first-half total: 0.97;
- Today's home side averages 0.53 goals, while the visitors average 0.43.
First-Half Stats: Anderlecht (home) vs Genk (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 3;
- Wins: 1 (50%) vs 2 (66.67%);
- Losses: 1 (50%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.67;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 4 vs 2;
- Draws: 2 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 2.4 (scored - 1.4, conceded - 1).
- Genk have conceded in the first half in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Genk have conceded in the first half in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 60;
- Home wins - 27, Away wins - 24, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Anderlecht vs Genk
- Matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Wins: 3 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Genk win with a +1.5 handicap in 31 of their last 32 matches.
- Genk win with a +1.5 handicap in 26 of their last 27 league matches.
- Genk win with a +1.5 handicap away in 17 consecutive matches.
- Genk win with a +1.5 handicap away in 14 consecutive league matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- The current home team averages - 1.22 goals, the visitors - 1.03;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.25;
- Both teams scored: overall - 23 times; at the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Anderlecht vs Genk
- Average tournament total: 3.6 vs 3.2;
- Average goals scored: 2.2 vs 1.6;
- Average first-half total: 0.6 vs 1.2;
- Average second-half total: 1.6 vs 0.4;
- Anderlecht: average home total in the tournament - 3.5;
- Genk: average away total in the tournament - 1.33;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.75) vs 2 (away - 2.6).
- Total under 3.5 goals occurred in 8 of Anderlecht's last 9 matches.
- Total under 3.5 goals occurred in 13 of Genk's last 15 away matches.
- Total under 3.5 goals occurred in 12 of Genk's last 14 league matches.
Corners Prediction
Anderlecht: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.8; at home - 7;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; at home - 6.75.
Genk: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.4, away - 6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5; away - 5.
- Anderlecht have over 4.5 corners at home in six consecutive matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.3 (1.65 for the home team and 1.65 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.17 (1.4 for the home team and 1.77 for the visitors).
Anderlecht: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.4; at home - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.2; at home - 2.25.
Genk: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2, away - 2.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.6; away - 2.2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 60;
- Both teams scored overall - 23 times;
- At the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Anderlecht vs Genk
- Total matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 5;
- BTTS for Anderlecht at home - 2 (100%);
- BTTS for Genk away - 3 (100%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 9;
- BTTS for Anderlecht at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS for Genk away - 5 (100%).
- Genk score and concede in nine consecutive matches.
- Genk score and concede in seven consecutive league matches.
- Genk score and concede away in five consecutive matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match between Anderlecht and Genk is likely to be an open contest with plenty of chances for both sides. Both clubs focus on attacking play but have certain defensive vulnerabilities. This is backed by the stats: Anderlecht average 2.2 goals per game, while Genk average 1.6. Trends also suggest that both teams are often involved in high-scoring encounters. Considering the current form of both teams and recent match statistics, betting on over 2.5 goals seems like the most reasonable choice.