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Genk vs KVC Westerlo: result 3-2 and analysis

Jupiler Pro LeagueRegular Season - 2Kick-off on August 15, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Cegeka Arena, Genk

Genk
3-2
KVC Westerlo

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What was the result of Genk vs KVC Westerlo?

Genk won 3-2 on August 15, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 6′D. OuregaKVC Westerlo
  • 13′M. SmetsKVC Westerlo (o.g.)
  • 41′R. DurosinmiGenk (pen.)
  • 43′B. HeynenGenk
  • 79′A. BiboutGenk

What had the model predicted before the match?

Before kick-off, the Footlab AI model gave a Genk win at 66%: prediction correct. Most likely score announced: 2-0. Actual score: 3-2.

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Official lineup for Genk vs KVC Westerlo

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Genk

4-2-3-1
  1. 17R. Durosinmi
  1. 30A. Yokoyama
  2. 11J. Erenbjerg
  3. 10J. Ito
  1. 8B. Heynen
  2. 21I. Bangoura
  1. 18J. Kayembe
  2. 44J. Kongolo
  3. 6M. Smets
  4. 77Z. El Ouahdi
  1. 28L. Kiaba Mounganga

KVC Westerlo

4-4-2
  1. 13I. Sakamoto
  2. 9N. Bassette
  1. 7S. Saito
  2. 45I. Fofana
  3. 14C. Sandra
  4. 20C. Congreve
  1. 28D. Ourega
  2. 6Reno Münz
  3. 5S. Kimura
  4. 23L. Mbamba-Muanda
  1. 99A. Jungdal
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Genk have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; KVC Westerlo have 3, 3 and 9.

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

Genk
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
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
Jul 22, 2026AZ Alkmaar(away)0-4Friendlies Clubs
KVC Westerlo
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 8, 2026Union St. Gilloise(home)1-5Jupiler Pro League
Aug 1, 2026Samsunspor(home)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 29, 2026Kifisia(home)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Dunkerque(away)1-3Friendlies Clubs
Jul 22, 2026Al-Fayha(home)0-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 5 Genk wins, 1 draw, 0 KVC Westerlo wins.

DateScoreCompetition
May 10, 2026Genk 3-0 KVC WesterloJupiler Pro League
Apr 18, 2026KVC Westerlo 1-2 GenkJupiler Pro League
Dec 14, 2025Genk 1-1 KVC WesterloJupiler Pro League
Nov 2, 2025KVC Westerlo 0-1 GenkJupiler Pro League
Jan 25, 2025KVC Westerlo 1-2 GenkJupiler Pro League
Aug 30, 2024Genk 1-0 KVC WesterloJupiler Pro League

Last archived meeting: Genk vs KVC Westerlo on May 10, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Genk score 1.5 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; KVC Westerlo score 1.1 and concede 2.0.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Genk1.51.357/1510/15
KVC Westerlo1.12.039/159/15

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 KVC Westerlo sit 6th (13 points from 8 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
6KVC Westerlo8413201713
7Genk8332161212

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

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