Genk vs Zulte Waregem Prediction 31 August 2025
📣 The upcoming clash between Genk and Zulte Waregem promises to be thrilling, given both teams' attacking style of play. This matchup could be a real test for the home side's defense, as their recent performances at the back have been far from solid. Zulte Waregem, on the other hand, are eager to climb up the standings after a series of disappointing results. An open game is expected, with plenty of scoring opportunities and potential surprises from the visitors. Read the prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place in 2023 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that match (with Genk as the home side):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 1 vs 5;
- fouls: 16 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Genk and Zulte Waregem:
- 43 matches played;
- home team victories - 26, away team wins - 8, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 91 to 48;
- average goals in the first half - 1.42, in the second half - 1.81;
- average total goals per match - 3.23.
Head-to-head statistics Genk - Zulte Waregem
Genk Team Overview
The team's last official match was in the Europa League, with Genk as the hosts and Lech Poznan as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
The game statistics were as follows (Genk vs Lech Poznan):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 15 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Genk, currently sitting ninth in the table, have shown inconsistent form, securing four wins and suffering five losses in their last ten matches. The team averages 1.7 goals per game, but their defensive frailties remain a concern, conceding approximately 1.4 goals per match. The Blues actively employ ball control and combination play to create scoring opportunities against their opponents.
Match Results: Genk
Zulte Waregem Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Belgian Pro League, featuring Zulte Waregem as the home side and Sint-Truiden as the visitors. The match ended in a 0-2 victory for Sint-Truiden.
Here are the match statistics (Zulte Waregem vs Sint-Truiden):
- possession percentage: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 11;
- fouls: 10 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Zulte Waregem are currently sitting in twelfth place in the league and are eager to climb up the standings after a string of disappointing results, having won just one of their last five matches. Despite this, they continue to show resilience in attack, averaging one goal per game while conceding nearly two. The team relies on quick counterattacks and set pieces to break down opponents' defenses, which could pose challenges for the home side's defense.
Match Results: Zulte Waregem
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 43;
- First-half wins for the home team (at home) - 7; for the away team (away) - 4; draws - 11;
- Average first-half total: 1.42;
- Today's home team averages 0.93 goals, the visitors - 0.49.
First-half Statistics: Genk (home) vs Zulte Waregem (away)
- Tournament matches played: 1 vs 2;
- Wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (50%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (50%);
- Draws: 1 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 2;
- Average goals conceded: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 3;
- Draws: 4 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 2 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.8) vs 1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.4).
- Genk scores in the first half at home in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings with these teams (Premier League).
- Genk scores in the first half in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches against these teams (Premier League).
- Genk scores in the first half in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 43;
- Home wins - 26, Away wins - 8, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Genk vs Zulte Waregem
- Matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 5;
- Wins: 1 vs 1;
- Win percentage: 25% vs 20%;
- Losses: 2 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Genk have won in 11 of the last 12 home head-to-head encounters (Premier League).
- Genk have triumphed in 7 consecutive head-to-head matches (Premier League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home side averages - 2.12 goals, visitors - 1.12;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.23;
- Both teams scored: overall - 22 times; at the home ground - 10 times.
Statistics: Genk vs Zulte Waregem
- Average tournament total: 2.75 vs 2.8;
- Average goals scored: 1.25 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 1 vs 0.4;
- Average second-half total: 0.25 vs 0.6;
- Genk's average home total in the tournament - 1;
- Zulte Waregem's average away total in the tournament - 2;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1) vs 1.3 (away - 1.4).
- Genk have scored more than 1.5 goals in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head encounters (Premier League).
Corners Prediction
Genk: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.5; at home - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.7; at home - 5.
Zulte Waregem: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.8, away - 5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.2; away - 7.2.
- Zulte Waregem have taken more than 3.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head encounters (Premier League).
- Zulte Waregem have taken more than 3.5 corners in eight consecutive away matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.56 (1.28 for the home side and 1.28 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 2.73 (1 for the home side and 1.73 for the visitors).
Genk: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.25; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; at home - 0.75.
Zulte Waregem: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2, away - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.6; away - 1.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 43;
- Both teams scored overall - 22 times;
- At the home ground - 10 times.
Statistics: Genk vs Zulte Waregem
- Total matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 5;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 3;
- Genk's BTTS at home - 1 (100%);
- Zulte Waregem's BTTS away - 2 (100%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
- Genk's BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Zulte Waregem's BTTS away - 3 (60%).
- Genk have both scored and conceded in eight consecutive matches.
- Genk have both scored and conceded in six consecutive Premier League matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Taking into account the overall performance and current form of both teams, a high-scoring match involving both sides seems likely. The trend for over 2.5 goals has been evident in most recent encounters for these teams: seven out of Genk's last eight matches have ended this way. However, given the higher likelihood of the both teams to score bet, which has hit in Genk's last eight games consecutively, we predict a successful outcome for this option.No comments
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