Standard Liege vs Genk Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 16 May 2026
⚡️ The clash between Standard Liège and Genk promises plenty of intrigue, with both sides sitting close together in the table-Standard currently seventh, Genk right behind in eighth. Both clubs are locked in a battle within the group chasing a spot in the Europa Conference League. Neither team have shown consistent form lately, which only adds to the unpredictability of this encounter. Check out our prediction for this matchup below.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides ended in a 1-1 draw. Here’s a comparative look at the key stats from that match (Genk were the home team):
- Possession: 48% vs 52%;
- Corners: 13 vs 2;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Standard Liège and Genk:
- 61 matches played;
- The hosts have claimed 28 wins, the visitors 18, with 15 draws;
- Goals scored: 82 for Standard Liège, 59 for Genk;
- Average goals in the first half: 0.87; in the second half: 1.44;
- Average total goals per match: 2.31.
Head-to-head statistics Standard Liege - Genk
Standard Liege Team Overview
The team’s most recent competitive fixture took place in the First Division A, with Standard Liège playing host to Oud-Heverlee Leuven. The match ended in a 2-1 victory for the hosts.
Here’s a breakdown of the key statistics from the game (Standard Liège vs Oud-Heverlee Leuven):
- Possession: 54% vs 46%;
- Corners: 3 vs 7;
- Fouls committed: 5 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Standard Liège have picked up three wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last five outings, showing signs of a team finding the right balance between attack and defence. Over their previous ten matches at home, Standard have recorded five victories, two losses, and three draws, with an average of 1.7 goals scored and just 0.9 conceded per game-numbers that highlight a solid defensive stretch. However, their season-long stats paint a more modest picture: they average just 1.14 goals per match, while conceding 1.16, suggesting that lapses in concentration at the back remain an issue over the longer term.
Match Results: Standard Liege
Genk Team Overview
The visitors’ most recent official fixture came in the Belgian Pro League, where they faced Genk away from home. The match ended in a 3-0 defeat for Westerlo.
Here’s a breakdown of the key stats from that Genk vs Westerlo clash:
- Possession: 50% vs 50%;
- Corners: 6 vs 3;
- Fouls: 12 vs 9;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Genk head into this fixture on the back of a four-match unbeaten streak in their last five league outings, with two wins, two draws, and just one defeat-a run that highlights a certain level of consistency as the season draws to a close. Over their previous ten matches, the visitors have registered four victories and four draws. Genk average 1.6 goals scored per game across this stretch, matching their average goals conceded (1.6). Over the course of the season, Genk’s attack has looked notably more threatening: they are averaging 1.49 goals per match, especially when up against the far less reliable defences of sides in the lower half of the table.
Match Results: Genk
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 61;
- home team wins - 28, away team wins - 18, draws - 15.
- Genk have not lost in 8 of last 9 games (Premier Division).
- Genk have not lost in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.34, the guests - 0.97;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.31;
- both teams scored: overall - 26; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Standard Liege vs Genk
- average total in the tournament: 2.3 vs 2.92;
- average total goals scored: 1.14 vs 1.49;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.54 vs 0.62;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.59 vs 0.86;
- Standard Liege: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Genk: average total away in the tournament - 1.61;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1) vs 1.6 (away - 2).
- Standard Liege have scored in 12 of last 13 games (Premier Division).
- Genk have conceded in 15 of last 16 away games.
- Genk have conceded in last 11 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Standard Liege: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.05; at home field - 4.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; at home field - 4.
Genk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.68, away - 4.22;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.8; away - 4.2.
- Standard Liege have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 61;
- both teams scored all-time - 26 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
- Standard Liege have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 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 (36/294, 12.2%);
- Standard Liege at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 1:2 (4/18, 22.2%);
- Genk away most often play: 1:2 (5/18, 27.8%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.87% (odds 6.5)
1:2 - 9.35% (odds 8)
0:1 - 8.62% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
When comparing the squads and their current positions in the table, this clash promises to be an open affair, with both sides likely to focus on attacking play. Each team will be eager to leapfrog their rival in the standings, and their recent scoring form over the past month highlights their quality going forward. A key factor is Standard Liège’s clear trend of both teams finding the net in nearly every recent First Division outing-this matches the visitors’ overall attacking approach this season and the recurring defensive issues faced by both clubs. The main prediction from our editorial team: both teams to score.No comments
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