Genk vs KV Mechelen: result 3-1 and analysis
Jupiler Pro LeagueRegular Season - 15Kick-off on October 28, 2022 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Cegeka Arena, Genk
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What was the result of Genk vs KV Mechelen?
Genk won 3-1 on October 28, 2022.
Goalscorers
- 9′D. MuñozGenk
- 15′R. SchoofsKV Mechelen
- 57′G. ArteagaGenk
- 90′J. PaintsilGenk
Official lineup for Genk vs KV Mechelen
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Genk
4-2-3-1- 18P. Onuachu
- 11M. Trésor
- 34B. El Khannouss
- 28J. Paintsil
- 17P. Hrošovský
- 8B. Heynen
- 5G. Arteaga
- 2M. McKenzie
- 46C. Cuesta
- 23D. Muñoz
- 26M. Vandevoordt
KV Mechelen
4-3-3- 11N. Storm
- 9J. Ngoy
- 7G. Hairemans
- 16R. Schoofs
- 10Y. Malede
- 6J. Van Hecke
- 21B. Bolingoli-Mbombo
- 18A. Van Hoorenbeeck
- 23T. Peyre
- 5S. Walsh
- 1G. Coucke
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Genk have 13 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat; KV Mechelen have 5, 2 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2022 | Antwerp(away) | 3-1 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Oct 18, 2022 | KVC Westerlo(home) | 6-1 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Oct 15, 2022 | OH Leuven(away) | 1-0 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Oct 8, 2022 | Kortrijk(home) | 2-1 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Oostende(away) | 2-1 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2022 | AS Eupen(home) | 2-1 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Standard Liege(home) | 2-0 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Oct 16, 2022 | Gent(away) | 0-3 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Oct 9, 2022 | Anderlecht(home) | 1-3 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Club Brugge KV(away) | 0-3 | Jupiler Pro League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Genk wins, 3 draws, 0 KV Mechelen wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2022 | KV Mechelen 0-0 Genk | Jupiler Pro League |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Genk 4-2 KV Mechelen | Jupiler Pro League |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Genk 4-1 KV Mechelen | Jupiler Pro League |
| Dec 5, 2021 | KV Mechelen 1-1 Genk | Jupiler Pro League |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Genk 4-1 KV Mechelen | Cup |
| Jan 30, 2021 | KV Mechelen 0-0 Genk | Jupiler Pro League |
How many goals should we expect?
Genk score 2.7 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; KV Mechelen score 1.6 and concede 1.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genk | 2.7 | 0.9 | 5 | 10/15 | 12/15 |
| KV Mechelen | 1.6 | 1.9 | 4 | 8/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Genk sit 7th in Jupiler Pro League (12 points from 8 matches) and KV Mechelen sit 14th (6 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Genk | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | KV Mechelen | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 6 |
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