Genk vs Antwerp Prediction, Preview and Stats

Belgium flag 2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium
Luminus Arena Tue, 19 May - 6:30 PM
Pro League
Genk GNK
Versus
Antwerp ANT
KICKOFF : Tue, 19 May - 6:30 PM
Round 9 Conference League Play-off Group

CONTEXT

Genk welcome Antwerp to Luminus Arena in this crucial Conference League Play-off Group clash from the Pro League season 2025/2026. As the stronger side on paper, Genk boast a power score of 77.2 against Antwerp's 69.98, giving them a clear 7.2-point edge in underlying strength. Home advantage at Luminus could prove pivotal for the hosts, who have been solid performers in this fixture historically. Antwerp, however, carry momentum into the match with a marginally superior form score of 23 over Genk's 21.44, suggesting recent results favor the visitors slightly. Both teams enter without recent outing details, keeping focus on broader metrics. With no league positions or detailed form records available, the narrative hinges on Genk's power superiority and home turf. Efficiency and set-piece data remain unavailable due to missing xG metrics, while transition play will be key in this international cup encounter. Expect a competitive battle where Genk's structure meets Antwerp's form.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Genk possesses a 7.2-point power advantage over Antwerp with scores of 77.2 versus 69.98.
  • Form: Antwerp edges recent form with a score of 23 compared to Genk's 21.44.
  • Squad: No specific squad updates or injuries reported for either team.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics unavailable in current data.
  • Transition: Transition play data not provided for this matchup.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece performance unavailable due to lack of xG data and low confidence proxies.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables unavailable for both teams.
  • Market: Genk 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Antwerp 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Genk N. Hayen
N. Hayen
VS
Antwerp J. Oosting
J. Oosting
1.46
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.29
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Standard Liège Rank: 72 D
Westerlo Rank: 71 W
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 70 L
Standard Liège Rank: 69 D
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 69 D
Westerlo Rank: 70 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
OH Leuven Rank: 64 D
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 72 L
Standard Liège Rank: 69 L
Westerlo Rank: 71 W
Standard Liège Rank: 70 W
OH Leuven Rank: 64 W
13
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
13 - 8 - 8
8
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Genk
0%
Draw
0%
Away Antwerp
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
77.2
69.98
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Genk
Antwerp
Power Score
77.2
69.98
League Position
7
10
Global Rank
90
211

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Genk — Opponent-weighted form score
Antwerp — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Genk Antwerp

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 29 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Genk GNK Home
29 matches
Antwerp ANT Away
Match Record
13
Wins
8
8
Draws
8
8
Losses
13
Goals
57
Goals Scored
39
39
Goals Conceded
57
+18
Goal Difference
-18

Data last updated: 2026-05-13T01:09:12+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
May 19, 2026, 06:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium · Round 9 · Conference League Play-off Group
Stadium :
Luminus Arena
Capacity :
24956
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Hendrik Van Crombrugge
Hendrik Van Crombrugge Goalkeeper
26
Tobias Okiki Lawal
Tobias Okiki Lawal Goalkeeper
71
Brent Stevens
Brent Stevens Goalkeeper
28
Lucca Kiaba Mounganga
Lucca Kiaba Mounganga Goalkeeper
97
Emile Doucouré
Emile Doucouré Goalkeeper
18
Joris Kayembe Ditu
Joris Kayembe Ditu Defender
3
Mujaid Sadick Aliu
Mujaid Sadick Aliu Defender
27
Ken Nkuba Tshiend
Ken Nkuba Tshiend Defender
77
Zakaria El Ouahdi
Zakaria El Ouahdi Defender
19
Yaimar Abel Medina Ortiz
Yaimar Abel Medina Ortiz Defender
44
Josue Ndenge Kongolo
Josue Ndenge Kongolo Defender
34
Adrián José Palacios Hernández
Adrián José Palacios Hernández Defender
6
Matte Smets
Matte Smets Defender
8
Bryan Heynen
Bryan Heynen Midfielder
38
Daan Heymans
Daan Heymans Midfielder
24
Nikolas Sattlberger
Nikolas Sattlberger Midfielder
21
Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
Ibrahima Sory Bangoura Midfielder
20
Konstantinos Karetsas
Konstantinos Karetsas Midfielder
56
August De Wannemacker
August De Wannemacker Midfielder
10
Junya Ito
Junya Ito Attacker
14
Yira Collins Sor
Yira Collins Sor Attacker
99
Jusef Erabi
Jusef Erabi Attacker
7
Jarne Steuckers
Jarne Steuckers Attacker
30
Ayumu Yokoyama
Ayumu Yokoyama Attacker
29
Robin Mirisola
Robin Mirisola Attacker
32
Noah Adedeji-Sternberg
Noah Adedeji-Sternberg Attacker
23
Aaron Bibout
Aaron Bibout Attacker

Squad ▼

15
Yannick Thoelen
Yannick Thoelen Goalkeeper
41
Taishi Brandon Nozawa
Taishi Brandon Nozawa Goalkeeper
81
Niels Devalckeneer
Niels Devalckeneer Goalkeeper
23
Glenn Bijl
Glenn Bijl Defender
3
Bjorn Engels
Bjorn Engels Defender
25
Boubakar Kouyate
Boubakar Kouyate Defender
5
Daam Foulon
Daam Foulon Defender
33
Zeno Van Den Bosch
Zeno Van Den Bosch Defender
20
Rein Van Helden
Rein Van Helden Defender
2
Kobe Corbanie
Kobe Corbanie Defender
4
Yuto Tsunashima
Yuto Tsunashima Defender
21
Andreas Verstraeten
Andreas Verstraeten Defender
17
Semm Renders
Semm Renders Defender
8
Dennis Praet
Dennis Praet Midfielder
30
Christopher Gavin Scott
Christopher Gavin Scott Midfielder
24
Thibo Somers
Thibo Somers Midfielder
10
Isaac Babadi
Isaac Babadi Midfielder
34
Mahamadou Diawara
Mahamadou Diawara Midfielder
16
Mauricio Leonel Benítez
Mauricio Leonel Benítez Midfielder
43
Youssef Hamdaoui
Youssef Hamdaoui Midfielder
22
Farouck Adekami
Farouck Adekami Midfielder
78
Xander Dierckx
Xander Dierckx Midfielder
18
Vincent Janssen
Vincent Janssen Attacker
11
Geoffry Hairemans
Geoffry Hairemans Attacker
7
Gyrano Kerk
Gyrano Kerk Attacker
14
Anthony Lenin Valencia Bajaña
Anthony Lenin Valencia Bajaña Attacker
19
Muhammadali O'rinboyev
Muhammadali O'rinboyev Attacker
9
Marwan Al Sahafi
Marwan Al Sahafi Attacker
79
Gerard Vandeplas
Gerard Vandeplas Attacker
92
David Gabriel Jesus
David Gabriel Jesus Attacker

CONCLUSION

Genk's superior power rating and home advantage at Luminus Arena position them as favorites to edge this Conference League Play-off Group fixture against Antwerp. While Antwerp's slight form edge hints at resilience, Genk's 7.2-point structural lead should shine through in key moments. Without detailed efficiency or set-piece insights, the match may turn on transition phases and individual quality. Genk will aim to leverage their overall strength for a vital win in the 2025/2026 campaign, while Antwerp seek an upset through recent momentum. A tight contest looms, but home soil tips the scales.

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