Westerlo vs Genk Prediction 18 April 2026
📣 The upcoming clash between Westerlo and Genk promises to be intriguing. Both teams have shown mixed results in their recent outings, yet they each possess their strengths. Westerlo manage to maintain confidence on home turf, despite a less-than-perfect head-to-head record against their opponent. Genk, on the other hand, exhibit an aggressive attacking style but struggle with defensive consistency on the road. The standings of both teams make this match crucial for improving their positions.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with Genk as the home side):
- possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Westerlo and Genk:
- Total matches played: 11;
- Home wins: 0, Away wins: 8, Draws: 3;
- Total goals scored: 10 for Westerlo, 25 for Genk;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.64, in the second half: 1.55;
- Average total goals per match: 3.18.
Head-to-head statistics Westerlo - Genk
Westerlo Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the Premier League, with Standard Liège as the home side and Westerlo as the visitors. The match ended with a scoreline of 1-2.
Here are the match statistics (Westerlo vs Standard Liège):
- possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
- fouls: 11 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 10 vs 4.
Westerlo are currently sitting in 9th place in the standings and have shown decent form, securing 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Their average scoring rate is 1.25 goals per game, which matches the number of goals they concede. The team capitalizes on their home advantage, as evidenced by their strong trend: they've lost only once in their last eight home games across all competitions. However, their head-to-head history with Genk is less favorable, as Westerlo have struggled to defeat this opponent for quite some time.
Match Results: Westerlo
Genk Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Belgian Pro League, with Genk hosting Oud-Heverlee Leuven. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Genk vs Oud-Heverlee Leuven):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 3 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
Genk currently sit in 7th place in the league and boast a stronger attacking game compared to their opponent, with an average of 1.5 goals per match. However, their defense is a concern, as they concede nearly as many goals as they score, particularly in away games where matches frequently end with a total of over 2.5 goals. The head-to-head history also suggests an advantage for the visitors over the home team.
Match Results: Genk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 11;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 5; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.64;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.27, while the visitors net 1.36.
First-Half Stats: Westerlo (home) vs Genk (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 6 (37.5%) vs 7 (43.75%);
- losses: 6 (37.5%) vs 4 (25%);
- draws: 4 (25%) vs 5 (31.25%);
- Average goals scored: 1.44 vs 1.56;
- Average goals conceded: 0.81 vs 0.69.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 5 vs 5;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.8).
- Westerlo have lost the 1st half in 5 of last 6 home games against Genk.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 8, draws - 3.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.91, the guests - 2.27;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.18;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Westerlo vs Genk
- average total in the tournament: 2.53 vs 3;
- average total goals scored: 1.25 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.59 vs 0.72;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.66 vs 0.78;
- Westerlo: average total at home in the tournament - 1.19;
- Genk: average total away in the tournament - 1.69;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1) vs 1.7 (away - 2.25).
- Westerlo have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games against Genk (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Westerlo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.34; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; at home field - 5.4.
Genk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.25, away - 3.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 2.25.
- Westerlo have taken over 4.5 corners in last 6 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
- Genk have scored and conceded in last 7 away games (Premier Division).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (33/256, 12.9%);
- Westerlo at home most often finish matches: 2:0 (3/16, 18.8%);
- Genk away most often play: 1:2 , 2:1 (4/16, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.53% (odds 6.65)
1:2 - 8.62% (odds 9)
2:1 - 7.81% (odds 9.7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current trends and form of both teams, an active match with plenty of chances for both sides is anticipated. The trend indicates that Genk regularly participates in high-scoring away games where both teams find the net, and their last head-to-head ended in a 1-1 draw. Based on this data and the "both teams to score" trend, betting on both teams to score seems the most reasonable prediction for this clash. A 1-1 scoreline is possible.No comments
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