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
0 – 0
Antwerp ANT
Full Time Tue, 19 May 6:30 PM
Round 9 Conference League Play-off Group

CONTEXT

Genk hosted Antwerp in a match that concluded with a 0-0 scoreline after a goalless first half. Genk controlled 62 percent of possession while Antwerp managed 38 percent. Neither side found the net despite Genk being identified as the stronger team entering the fixture. The game remained level at halftime with both teams registering zero goals. No red cards were shown to players from either side. The final result was a draw with no second half adjustments altering the outcome. Pre-match indicators showed moderate deviation from projections centered on Genk yet the result stayed consistent with overall market alignment.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Genk maintained 62 percent possession against Antwerp's 38 percent throughout the 0-0 draw.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match patterns for both teams.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals figures were unavailable and thus not aligned to the final score.
  • Market alignment: The draw outcome proved consistent with market alignment despite moderate deviation.
  • xG expectations: No xG data existed to evaluate scoring expectations in this fixture.
  • Event impact: The 0-0 result stemmed from defensive balance across both halves.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards left the match free from any dismissal effects.
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

Match referee

B. Van Driessche

Belgium 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

Q. Lesceux

2nd Assistant

Belgium

Y. De Neve

1st Assistant

Belgium

W. De Cremer

4th Official

Belgium

League averages

Pro League Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 19.2
Yellow cards / match 3.2
Red cards / match 0.17
Penalties / match 0.31
Genk N. Hayen
N. Hayen
VS
Antwerp J. Oosting
J. Oosting
1.46
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.25
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Standard Liège Rank: 71 D
Westerlo Rank: 71 W
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 70 L
Standard Liège Rank: 72 D
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 71 D
Westerlo Rank: 70 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
OH Leuven Rank: 64 L
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 72 L
Standard Liège Rank: 69 L
Westerlo Rank: 70 W
Standard Liège Rank: 72 W
OH Leuven Rank: 66 W
13
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
13 - 8 - 8
8

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Genk
6.22%
Draw
90.56%
Away Antwerp
3.22%

Movement

Changes since opening
Genk
-4.86%
Draw
+5.73%
Antwerp
-0.87%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
76.68
68.73
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Genk
Antwerp
Power Score
76.68
68.73
League Position
7
10
Global Rank
93
235

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Genk

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Antwerp

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Genk ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Antwerp
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
62.50
37.63
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
37.63
62.50
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Genk +2.36 Efficiency Index
vs
Antwerp -2.36 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Genk
Antwerp
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Genk ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Antwerp
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Genk Antwerp
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Genk Antwerp
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Genk
Antwerp
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Genk
vs
Antwerp
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Genk Antwerp
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Genk 0.36
Antwerp 0.50
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Genk Antwerp
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Genk 0.00
Antwerp 0.00
Genk
Antwerp
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GNK had peak pressure around 78'.
  • GNK started the game with stronger pressure.
GNK Pressure ANT Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: GNK reached the top pressure at 78' (97.72).

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: 2026-05-20T00:06:07+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
L. Kiaba Mounganga
Belgium
28 L. Kiaba Mounganga
Z. El Ouahdi
Morocco
77 Z. El Ouahdi
M. Smets
Substitution
Belgium
6 M. Smets
J. Ndenge Kongolo
Belgium
44 J. Ndenge Kongolo
J. Kayembe Ditu
Belgium
18 J. Kayembe Ditu
N. Sattlberger
Substitution
Austria
24 N. Sattlberger
B. Heynen
Belgium
8 B. Heynen
J. Ito
Substitution
Japan
10 J. Ito
R. Mirisola
Substitution
Belgium
29 R. Mirisola
A. Yokoyama
Substitution
Japan
30 A. Yokoyama
A. Bibout
Cameroon
23 A. Bibout
Pitch
T. Nozawa
Japan
41 T. Nozawa
R. Van Helden
Belgium
20 R. Van Helden
J. Ahoka Jules
6 J. Ahoka Jules
Y. Tsunashima
Japan
4 Y. Tsunashima
D. Foulon
Substitution
Belgium
5 D. Foulon
Xander Dierckx
Belgium
78 Xander Dierckx
M. Benítez
Argentina
16 M. Benítez
T. Somers
Substitution
Belgium
24 T. Somers
C. Scott
Germany
30 C. Scott
G. Hairemans
Substitution
Belgium
11 G. Hairemans
G. Vandeplas
Substitution
Belgium
79 G. Vandeplas

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
Referees :
Bram Van Driessche
Quentin Lesceux
Yves De Neve
Wesli De Cremer

Statistics

Possession
GNK
60%
ANT
40%

Top Statistics

4 Big Chances Created 1
13 Shots 1
95 Dangerous attacks 26
62 Possession 38
11 Corners 3
8 Free kicks 8
0 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

2 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Injuries 2
19 Goal Attempts 9
5 Substitutions 5
94 Ball Safe 95
23 Throwins 12
24 Dribble Attempts 15
12 Successful Dribbles 7
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 47
7 Goal Kicks 11

Attacking

4 Big Chances Missed 1
133 Attacks 87

Possession

44 Long Passes 65
24 Successful Long Passes 27
25 Key Passes 10
55 Successful Long Passes Percentage 42
573 Passes 359
86 Successful Passes Percentage 78
490 Successful Passes 281

Defensive

11 Tackles 28
1 Saves 12
45 Duels Won 60
9 Interceptions 7

Build-up

41 Total Crosses 10
13 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

8 Fouls 8
1 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Bram Van Driessche

Starting XI ▼

28
Lucca Brughmans
Lucca Brughmans Goalkeeper
6
Matte Smets
Matte Smets Defender
3
Mujaid Sadick
Mujaid Sadick
Defender90'
18
Joris Kayembe
Joris Kayembe Defender
44
Josué Kongolo
Josué Kongolo Defender
77
Zakaria El Ouahdi
Zakaria El Ouahdi Defender
8
Bryan Heynen
Bryan Heynen Midfielder
10
Junya Ito
Junya Ito Midfielder
7
Jarne Steuckers
Jarne Steuckers
Attacker90'
24
Nikolas Sattlberger
Nikolas Sattlberger Midfielder
56
August De Wannemacker
August De Wannemacker
Midfielder71'
29
Robin Mirisola
Robin Mirisola Midfielder
99
Jusef Erabi
Jusef Erabi
Attacker46'
30
Ayumu Yokoyama
Ayumu Yokoyama Midfielder
14
Yira Sor
Yira Sor
Attacker71'
23
Aaron Bibout
Aaron Bibout Attacker
Referee : Bram Van Driessche

Starting XI ▼

41
Taishi Brandon Nozawa
Taishi Brandon Nozawa Goalkeeper
4
Yuto Tsunashima
Yuto Tsunashima Defender
6
Jules Ahoka Jules
Jules Ahoka Jules Defender
20
Rein Van Helden
Rein Van Helden Defender
5
Daam Foulon
Daam Foulon Midfielder
17
Semm Renders
Semm Renders
Defender72'
16
Mauricio Benitez
Mauricio Benitez Midfielder
24
Thibo Somers
Thibo Somers Midfielder
56
Eran Tuypens
Eran Tuypens
Defender72'
78
Xander Dierckx
Xander Dierckx Midfielder
11
Geoffry Hairemans
Geoffry Hairemans Attacker
14
Anthony Valencia
Anthony Valencia
Attacker61'
30
Christopher Scott
Christopher Scott Attacker
79
Gerard Vandeplas
Gerard Vandeplas Attacker
7
Gyrano Kerk
Gyrano Kerk
Attacker61'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Mujaid Sadick → Matte Smets
9th Substitution
90'
Event
Jarne Steuckers → Junya Ito
10th Substitution
90'
81'
Event
Modibo Fofana → Eran Tuypens
8th Substitution
78'
Event
Eran Tuypens
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
75'
Event
Yuto Tsunashima
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
75'
Event
3rd Yellowcard
72'
Event
Eran Tuypens → Thibo Somers
7th Substitution
72'
Event
Semm Renders → Daam Foulon
6th Substitution
Event
Yira Sor → Ayumu Yokoyama
4th Substitution
71'
Event
August De Wannemacker → Nikolas Sattlberger
5th Substitution
71'
61'
Event
Anthony Valencia → Geoffry Hairemans
3rd Substitution
61'
Event
Gyrano Kerk → Gerard Vandeplas
2nd Substitution
Event
Jusef Erabi → Robin Mirisola
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Var
10'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Mauricio Benitez takes a shot with his right foot but misses.
90
Update Update
Mujaid Sadick comes on for Matte Smets.
90
Update Update
Jarne Steuckers comes on for Junya Ito.
90
Attempt Attempt
Mauricio Benitez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Gyrano Kerk's right-footed shot is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Aaron Bibout takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Zakaria El Ouahdi attempts a header but misses the shot.
89
Attempt Attempt
Josue Ndenge Kongolo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
87
Attempt Attempt
Aaron Bibout takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
86
Attempt Attempt
Modibo Fofana takes a left-footed shot but misses.
82
Attempt Attempt
Aaron Bibout takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
81
Update Update
Modibo Fofana comes on for Eran Tuypens.
76
Attempt Attempt
Jusef Erabi takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yuto Tsunashima receives a yellow card.
73
Attempt Attempt
Junya Ito's right-footed shot is saved.
73
Update Update
Jusef Erabi's header is blocked.
72
Update Update
Semm Renders is on, and Daam Foulon is off.
72
Update Update
Semm Renders is on, and Daam Foulon is off.
71
Update Update
Yira Sor comes on for Ayumu Yokoyama.
71
Update Update
On August De Wannemacker comes on for Nikolas Sattlberger.
71
Attempt Attempt
Gyrano Kerk takes a right-footed shot but misses.
70
Attempt Attempt
Junya Ito's right-footed shot is blocked.
69
Attempt Attempt
Jules Ahoka takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
69
Attempt Attempt
Aaron Bibout takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
66
Attempt Attempt
Anthony Valencia takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
66
Attempt Attempt
Thibo Somers takes a left-footed shot but misses.
66
Attempt Attempt
Jules Ahoka's left-footed shot is blocked.
63
Attempt Attempt
Mauricio Benitez takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
63
Attempt Attempt
Mauricio Benitez takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
61
Update Update
Anthony Valencia replaces Geoffry Hairemans.
61
Update Update
Gyrano Kerk replaces Gerard Vandeplas.
59
Attempt Attempt
Junya Ito's right-footed shot is saved.
55
Attempt Attempt
Ayumu Yokoyama's right-footed shot is blocked.
55
Attempt Attempt
Zakaria El Ouahdi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
55
Attempt Attempt
Zakaria El Ouahdi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
53
Attempt Attempt
Ayumu Yokoyama's right-footed shot is blocked.
53
Attempt Attempt
Jusef Erabi attempts a header but misses the shot.
51
Attempt Attempt
Bryan Heynen attempts a header but misses the shot.
50
Attempt Attempt
Jusef Erabi takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
48
Attempt Attempt
Zakaria El Ouahdi takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
47
Attempt Attempt
Junya Ito's right-footed shot is saved.
46
Update Update
Jusef Erabi comes on for Robin Mirisola.
45
Attempt Attempt
Zakaria El Ouahdi takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Bryan Heynen takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
42
Attempt Attempt
Thibo Somers takes a header but misses the shot.
41
Attempt Attempt
Robin Mirisola takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
39
Attempt Attempt
Christopher Scott takes a right-footed shot but misses.
37
Attempt Attempt
Joris Kayembe takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
37
Attempt Attempt
Christopher Scott takes a right-footed shot but misses.
36
Attempt Attempt
Zakaria El Ouahdi takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
36
Attempt Attempt
Ayumu Yokoyama's right-footed shot is saved.
21
Attempt Attempt
Bryan Heynen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
20
Attempt Attempt
Bryan Heynen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
19
Attempt Attempt
Zakaria El Ouahdi's left-footed shot is blocked.
19
Attempt Attempt
Daam Foulon took a left-footed shot, but it missed the target.
19
Attempt Attempt
Daam Foulon takes a left-footed shot but misses.
13
Attempt Attempt
Robin Mirisola takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
6
Attempt Attempt
Junya Ito takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Bram Van Driessche.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 draw between Genk and Antwerp reflected a tightly contested encounter where possession advantages failed to translate into goal scoring opportunities. Genk's higher share of the ball did not yield breakthroughs against a compact Antwerp defense. With no goals at halftime or full time and zero red cards issued the match proceeded without major disruptions. Market projections showed moderate deviation yet the outcome aligned overall. Absence of xG metrics limited deeper efficiency analysis but the factual record shows both teams prioritized structure over risk. This result underscores defensive resilience on the day.

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