Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 09/08

Belgium - Pro League

2 - 1

09 Aug 2026 10:00

Main prediction: under 1.5 goals

Alternative tip: double chance KRC Genk

Other market: under 1.5 goals

The season is already underway for Zulte-Waregem, but the Jupiler Pro League hasn't started yet.

That changes this Sunday, 09/08, at 15:00, at Elindus Arena (Regenboogstadion). The opponent for the opening match is KRC Genk.

Zulte-Waregem arrive at the league opener with 13 win(s) and 53 goals this season. Meanwhile, KRC Genk have 23 win(s) and 83 goals. KRC Genk have a 30% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

The prediction for Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.

Prediction for Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.66

1.66

Confidence

67%

Last updated: 09-08-2026

Overview Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk

KRC Genk go in as favourites, with odds of 2.353 and a 30% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 15 win(s) for Koninklijke Raceclub Genk against 15 for Koninklijke Sportvereniging Zulte Waregem. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.

Zulte-Waregem and KRC Genk have not yet played any matches in the Pro League.

Head-to-head between Zulte-Waregem and KRC Genk

In 20 clashes, KRC Genk have the advantage over Zulte-Waregem: 15 win(s) against 3 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 17/01/2026, in the Pro League, the match score was: Zulte-Waregem 2-1 KRC Genk.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

Check out all the predictions for the Pro League and see all the analysis before you bet.

Zulte-Waregem: current form

Zulte-Waregem have not yet made their debut in the Belgium Pro League, but have played 36 match(es) this season.

See the numbers before the start of the Jupiler Pro League:

13 win(s), 9 draw(s), 14 defeat(s)

53 goals scored (1.47 per match)

Top scorer: Jeppe Erenbjerg (13 goal(s))

KRC Genk: current form

On the other side, KRC Genk have not yet made their debut in the Pro League 2026/27, but have played 55 match(es) this season before the tournament.

See the numbers:

23 win(s), 17 draw(s), 15 defeat(s)

83 goals scored (1.51 per match)

Top scorer: Daan Heymans (10 goal(s))

Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk key players

Zulte-Waregem have not yet taken to the pitch in the Pro League, so there are no individual data in the league for now.

But in the season, Jeppe Erenbjerg is already leading the way with 13 goal(s).

Meanwhile, KRC Genk have not yet made their debut in the Pro League, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.

In the season, however, Daan Heymans already has 10 goal(s).

Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk statistics in the Pro League

Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk already show something. Zulte-Waregem have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. KRC Genk have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk in the table below.

Zulte-Waregem

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KRC Genk

Away

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Points & Results

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    PPG
    0
  • 0%
    Wins
    0%
  • 0%
    First to Score
    0%

Goals Scored & Conceded

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    Scored/game
    0
  • 0
    Conceded/game
    0
  • 0
    xG
    0
  • 0
    xGA
    0

Trends

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    Both Score
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  • 0%
    Clean Sheet
    0%
  • 0%
    Failed to Score
    0%

More tips for Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk in the Pro League:

Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

It's hard to see too many goals in this match between Zulte-Waregem and KRC Genk given their lack of goalscoring ability.

That is why we project the total to go under 2.5 goals. So if 2 or fewer goals are scored, the bet wins.

Our prediction is: Draw

Zulte-Waregem will have the home advantage in this match, and with the quality of their players to the strength of their performances, they will have the upper hand. But even with all that said, our betting tip is to go for a draw in Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk.

We just see some flaws that KRC Genk can exploit in order to hold the home side to a draw. And with odds of 3.1, the potential payout for a draw is well worth a shot.

Correct score prediction for Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk

Two very well-drilled defences and the visitors as favourites in the odds. A low-scoring match with a win for KRC Genk. Probable score: Zulte-Waregem 0-1 KRC Genk. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk

Check out where to watch the live match between KRC Genk and Zulte-Waregem:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Zulte-Waregem and KRC Genk

The line-ups for Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk 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 Sportvereniging Zulte Waregem line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Koninklijke Raceclub Genk line-up

The KRC Genk starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk

Match: Zulte-Waregem vs KRC Genk

Tournament: Jupiler Pro League 2026/27

Date: 09/08/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Elindus Arena (Regenboogstadion)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published: 6 Aug 2026
Updated: 19 Oct 2026