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Antwerp vs Genk: prediction and stats

Jupiler Pro LeagueRegular Season - 3Kick-off on August 22, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Bosuilstadion, Deurne

AntwerpGenk

The Footlab model makes Antwerp the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Genk. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 22, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Antwerp vs Genk?

A very open match: only 78 Elo points separate Antwerp (1,951) and Genk (2,030).

Antwerp win38 %
Draw25 %
Genk win37 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Antwerp have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Genk have 7, 3 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Antwerp
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 15, 2026Kortrijk(away)3-0Jupiler Pro League
Aug 9, 2026SK Beveren(home)2-1Jupiler Pro League
Aug 2, 2026Leyton Orient(away)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026Millwall(away)0-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026K. Lierse S.K.(home)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Genk
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 15, 2026KVC Westerlo(home)3-2Jupiler Pro League
Aug 9, 2026Zulte Waregem(away)1-2Jupiler Pro League
Aug 2, 2026Twente(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026FC OSS(home)3-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 29, 2026Bayer Leverkusen(away)0-4Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Antwerp win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 Genk win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 19, 2026Genk 0-0 AntwerpJupiler Pro League
Apr 3, 2026Antwerp 1-2 GenkJupiler Pro League
Dec 7, 2025Antwerp 3-0 GenkJupiler Pro League
Aug 3, 2025Genk 1-1 AntwerpJupiler Pro League
Apr 27, 2025Genk 0-1 AntwerpJupiler Pro League
Apr 23, 2025Antwerp 1-1 GenkJupiler Pro League

Last archived meeting: Genk vs Antwerp on May 19, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Antwerp score 1.5 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Genk score 1.5 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Antwerp1.51.165/158/15
Genk1.51.548/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Antwerp sit 2nd in Jupiler Pro League (6 points from 2 matches) and Genk sit 8th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Antwerp2200516
8Genk2101443

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Antwerp vs Genk?
The Footlab model makes Antwerp the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Genk.
Where and when is Antwerp vs Genk played?
Antwerp vs Genk is played on August 22, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC) at Bosuilstadion, in the Jupiler Pro League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 61% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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