Genk vs Standard Liège Prediction: 28/7/2024

On Sunday, Cegeka Arena will host a First Division A match between Genk and Standard Liège. Below, you’ll find our predictions, statistics, and match poll for the KRC Genk vs. Standard Liège game, along with the latest match odds.

 

KRC Genk
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Genk will be looking to improve after their recent 0-1 loss to KAA Gent in the First Division A Play-Offs. In that match, Genk had 47% possession and 10 shots on goal, with 4 on target. Gent had 13 shots with 5 on target, and Andrew Hjulsager scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute.

Defensively, Genk has struggled, conceding goals in 5 of their last 6 matches, with a total of 12 goals allowed. It remains to be seen if they can tighten up their defense in this game.

 

Standard Liège
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Standard Liège will aim to bounce back after their recent 2-5 defeat to KV Mechelen in the First Division A Play-Offs. In that match, Standard Liège had 37% possession and 7 shots on goal, with 4 on target. Henry Lawrence (51′) and Soufiane Benjdida (84′) were the scorers for Standard Liège, while Mechelen’s Lion Lauberbach scored a hat-trick (15′, 17′, 90′).

While Standard Liège has been effective offensively, scoring 8 goals in their last 6 matches, they have also conceded goals in 5 of those games, indicating a need for defensive improvement.

 

Head to Head

Looking at their past encounters since July 23, 2021, Genk has won 3 times, Standard Liège has won twice, and there has been 1 draw. In these games, a total of 12 goals have been scored, with Genk netting 7 and Standard Liège 5, averaging 2 goals per game.

Their last league meeting was on March 10, 2024, where Genk won 1-0. In that match, Genk had 54% possession and 19 shots on goal, with 5 on target. Anouar Ait El Hadj scored the only goal in the 50th minute. Standard Liège had 6 shots on goal, with 4 on target.

The match was officiated by Jonathan Lardot.

 

Prediction

We believe that KRC Genk will likely create numerous chances and find the back of the net multiple times. On the other hand, Standard Liège may struggle to break down Genk’s defense but could still manage to score.

Our prediction is a 3-1 victory for KRC Genk. Our expert partners also suggest that there will be under 3.5 goals in this match.