Utrecht vs KRC Genk | Prediction | Europa League | 22/01
Europe - Europa League
Utrecht and KRC Genk face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Europa League season. The game takes place at Stadion Galgenwaard on Thursday, 22/01/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Utrecht vs KRC Genk, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Utrecht vs KRC Genk
The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:
Handicap: Utrecht (+1.5)
Market: Handicap: Utrecht (+1.5) · @ 1.18
Last updated: 19-01-2026
APWin experts have analyzed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.
Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match
Utrecht vs KRC Genk has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.
Online bookmakers have given good 1.8 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.
So let's hope that Utrecht and KRC Genk both find the back of the net.
Utrecht preview
Utrecht comes into the match having played 12 games in the Europa League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.42 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses.
Utrecht's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 17 goals were scored in the Europa League, averaging 1.42 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.53.
The offense system of Utrecht is led by Victor Jensen as the top scorer of the season. The danish forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Souffian Elkarouani, who has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 13 goals with an average of 1.08 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 40 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.
- 01/11/2026TelstarUtrechtL4201/11/2026EredivisieTelstar
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Utrecht4 - 2L - 29/10/2026Kozakken BoysUtrechtW0129/10/2026KNVB CupKozakken Boys
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Utrecht0 - 1W - 24/10/2026UtrechtPEC ZwolleD1124/10/2026EredivisieUtrecht
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PEC Zwolle1 - 1D - 18/10/2026TwenteUtrechtW1218/10/2026EredivisieTwente
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Utrecht1 - 2W - 11/10/2026UtrechtWillem IIW3111/10/2026EredivisieUtrecht
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Willem II3 - 1W
KRC Genk preview
On the other hand, KRC Genk comes into the match having played 8 games in the Europa League so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.63 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses.
KRC Genk's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Europa League, averaging 1.63 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.41.
The offense system of KRC Genk is led by Hyun-Gyu Oh as the top scorer of the season. The korean forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Konstantinos Karetsas, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1.13 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 42 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 1.45.
- 31/10/2026KV MechelenKRC GenkL1031/10/2026Pro LeagueKV Mechelen
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KRC Genk1 - 0L - 25/10/2026KRC GenkStandard LiegeW2125/10/2026Pro LeagueKRC Genk
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Standard Liege2 - 1W - 10/10/2026KRC GenkKV KortrijkW3010/10/2026Pro LeagueKRC Genk
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KV Kortrijk3 - 0W - 20/09/2026Club BruggeKRC GenkL3020/09/2026Pro LeagueClub Brugge
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KRC Genk3 - 0L - 13/09/2026KRC GenkKAA GentD1113/09/2026Pro LeagueKRC Genk
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KAA Gent1 - 1D
Head to head: Utrecht vs KRC Genk
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Utrecht
Home
KRC Genk
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.421.63
- 42%Wins50%
- 33%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.421.63
- Conceded/game1.081.13
- xG1.221.48
- xGA1.411.38
Trends
- 58%Both Score50%
- 17%Clean Sheet25%
- 33%Failed to Score38%
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