Main prediction: Koninklijke Raceclub Genk to win
Alternative tip: KRC Genk to score at least one goal
Other market: over 10.5 corners
KRC Genk and Waasland-Beveren meet again. The clash, valid for the Pro League 2026/27, takes place this 28/08 (Friday), at Cegeka Arena (Luminus Arena), at 19:45.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, KRC Genk have won 2 time(s). Waasland-Beveren have won 3. KRC Genk are the favourites with a 63% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for KRC Genk vs Waasland-Beveren.
Prediction for KRC Genk vs Waasland-Beveren
Double Chance: KRC Genk or Draw
Overview KRC Genk vs Waasland-Beveren
KRC Genk are favourites, with odds of 1.6 and a 63% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Koninklijke Raceclub Genk, with 8 win(s) against 0 for Waasland-Beveren. The odds for a Waasland-Beveren win are 6.64 and a draw is 8.5.
In the Jupiler Pro League, KRC Genk have accumulated 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 8 goal(s) scored and 8 conceded. Rafiu Durosinmi leads the scoring chart with 3 goal(s). Meanwhile, Waasland-Beveren have accumulated 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 6 conceded, with Chris Lokesa as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between KRC Genk and Waasland-Beveren
In 13 clashes, KRC Genk have the advantage over Waasland-Beveren: 8 win(s) against 0 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 27/12/2020, in the Pro League. draw won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for KRC Genk vs Waasland-Beveren, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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KRC Genk: current form
KRC Genk have played only 3 match(es) in the Pro League.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In the Jupiler Pro League the situation is this:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Rafiu Durosinmi (3 goal(s))
Waasland-Beveren: current form
Meanwhile, Waasland-Beveren have played only 3 match(es) in the Pro League.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Chris Lokesa (1 goal(s))
KRC Genk vs Waasland-Beveren key players
In the Pro League, Rafiu Durosinmi carries Koninklijke Raceclub Genk's attack with 3 goal(s).
The playmaker is Jeppe Erenbjerg, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Daan Heymans has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Chris Lokesa is the name that frightens the most for Waasland-Beveren with 1 goal(s) in the Pro League.
In terms of playmaking, Ferre Slegers leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Lennart Mertens has accumulated 21 goal(s).
KRC Genk vs Waasland-Beveren statistics in the Pro League
Few matches into the league yet. KRC Genk have an average of 10 corners and 3 cards per match. Waasland-Beveren have 9.33 corners and 2.33 cards. Check the statistics for KRC Genk vs Waasland-Beveren in the table below.
KRC Genk
Belgium - Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L D W |
1.6 |
| Home | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Away | D L D W D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 5.33 | 5 | 5.5 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 2.67 | 2 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 2.39 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.17 | 1.55 |
Waasland-Beveren
Belgium - Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L W W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L L W W D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.09 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.98 | 2.01 | 1.96 |
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Correct score prediction for KRC Genk vs Waasland-Beveren
KRC Genk hold the advantage in the head-to-head record and arrive with good attacking output. Our score projection: KRC Genk 3-1 Waasland-Beveren. Getting the exact score right requires luck and analysis. Bet responsibly.
Where to watch KRC Genk vs Waasland-Beveren
Check out where to watch the live match between Waasland-Beveren and KRC Genk:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for KRC Genk and Waasland-Beveren
The line-ups for KRC Genk vs Waasland-Beveren in the Jupiler Pro League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Koninklijke Raceclub Genk line-up
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6
Matte Smets
Defender
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8
Bryan Heynen
Midfielder
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10
Junya Ito
Forward
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11
Jeppe Erenbjerg
Midfielder
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17
Rafiu Durosinmi
Forward
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18
Joris Kayembe
Defender
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21
Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
Midfielder
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28
Lucca Kiaba Mounganga
Goleiro
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30
Ayumu Yokoyama
Forward
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44
Josué Ndenge Kongolo
Defender
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77
Zakaria El Ouahdi
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Waasland-Beveren line-up
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1
Johannes Schenk
Goleiro
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4
Christophe Janssens
Defender
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5
Chris Lokesa
Forward
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8
Ferre Slegers
Midfielder
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18
Sieben Dewaele
Midfielder
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21
Laurent Jans
Defender
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22
Christian Brüls
Midfielder
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31
Bruno Godeau
Defender
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34
Kurt Abrahams
Forward
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35
Yoni Gomis
Defender
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92
Lennart Mertens
Forward
The Waasland-Beveren starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for KRC Genk vs Waasland-Beveren
Match: KRC Genk vs Waasland-Beveren
Tournament: Jupiler Pro League 2026/27
Date: 28/08/2026
Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Cegeka Arena (Luminus Arena)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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