Oud Heverlee vs Genk Prediction 23 May 2026
⚡️ In the final round of the Belgian Pro League, Oud-Heverlee Leuven are set to host Genk on their home turf. Both sides are part of the group of clubs still battling for a spot in the UEFA Conference League. Oud-Heverlee currently sit 12th in the standings and are eager to wrap up the campaign on a positive note, despite recent struggles. Genk, positioned eighth, are also looking to improve their form and close out the season with a confident victory. With both teams highly motivated, fans can expect them to deliver their best football in this season finale.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides ended in a goalless draw. Here’s a comparative breakdown from that match (Genk were the home side):
- Possession: 43% vs 57%;
- Corners: 3 vs 2;
- Fouls committed: 12 vs 9;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Oud-Heverlee and Genk:
- They have faced each other 13 times;
- The hosts have claimed 3 wins, while the visitors have secured 8 victories, with 2 draws;
- Goals scored: 14 for Oud-Heverlee, 23 for Genk;
- Average goals in the first half: 0.92; in the second half: 1.92;
- Average total goals per match: 2.85.
Head-to-head statistics Oud Heverlee - Genk

Oud Heverlee Team Overview
The most recent official fixture took place in the First Division A, with Charleroi hosting Oud-Heverlee Leuven. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the key stats from the game (Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Charleroi):
- Possession: 38% vs 62%;
- Corners: 6 vs 14;
- Fouls: 8 vs 9;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 7.
Oud-Heverlee are struggling to pick up points and find the back of the net. Over their last five matches, they have managed just one win, alongside two draws and two defeats. Offensively, their output has been modest, averaging only a single goal per game. Defensively, they remain vulnerable, conceding around 1.5 goals per match-a statistic that continues to undermine their consistency.
Match Results: Oud Heverlee

Genk Team Overview
The visitors’ most recent official outing came in the Belgian Pro League, where they faced Genk away from home. The contest ended in a goalless draw.
Here’s a breakdown of the key match stats (Genk vs Antwerp):
- Possession: 62% vs 38%;
- Corners: 11 vs 3;
- Fouls committed: 8 vs 8;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 13 vs 1.
Genk have shown slightly more consistency in recent outings, though they’re still far from their peak. Over their last five matches, they’ve managed just one win, alongside three draws and a single defeat-a run that highlights their tendency to play cautious, low-scoring games. The visitors do boast a better attacking output than their opponents, averaging around 1.4 goals per game, but their defense remains vulnerable, conceding just over one goal per match (1.1) across their last ten fixtures.
Match Results: Genk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 13;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.92;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.31, while the visitors net 0.62.
First-Half Stats: Oud Heverlee (home) vs Genk (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- wins: 5 (26.32%) vs 7 (36.84%);
- losses: 5 (26.32%) vs 4 (21.05%);
- draws: 9 (47.37%) vs 8 (42.11%);
- Average goals scored: 1.21 vs 1.32;
- Average goals conceded: 0.58 vs 0.58.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 6 vs 7;
- Average first-half total: 0.7 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.3).
- Genk have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 8, draws - 2.
- Oud Heverlee won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 home games against Genk (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.08, the guests - 1.77;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.85;
- both teams scored: overall - 9; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Oud Heverlee vs Genk
- average total in the tournament: 2.54 vs 2.77;
- average total goals scored: 1.05 vs 1.41;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.51 vs 0.59;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.54 vs 0.82;
- Oud Heverlee: average total at home in the tournament - 1.16;
- Genk: average total away in the tournament - 1.53;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 1.4 (away - 1.8).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Oud Heverlee games (Premier Division).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 9 Genk games (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- both teams scored all-time - 9 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (38/304, 12.5%);
- Oud Heverlee at home most often finish matches: 0:2 , 1:2 (3/19, 15.8%);
- Genk away most often play: 1:2 (5/19, 26.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.25% (odds 7)
1:2 - 10.02% (odds 7.5)
0:1 - 9.22% (odds 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams come into this fixture lacking a clear attacking edge and often have to rely on disciplined defending. Oud-Heverlee’s low average goal tally is reinforced by a trend: under 3.5 goals has only been exceeded once in their last eight matches. Genk, too, tend to dictate the tempo by maintaining balance across the lines rather than pushing forward recklessly. As a result, we’re not expecting a high-scoring affair from this matchup.