West Ham United U21 vs Genk U21: prediction and stats
Premier League International CupGroup StageKick-off on December 9, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC)The Rush Green Stadium, Romford, Greater London
The Footlab model makes Genk U21 the favourite at 50%, against 23% for a draw and 27% for West Ham United U21. 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 25, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win West Ham United U21 vs Genk U21?
A very open match: only 83 Elo points separate West Ham United U21 (1,914) and Genk U21 (1,996).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, West Ham United U21 have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Genk U21 have 11, 3 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Southampton U21(home) | 0-0 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Worthing(away) | 2-1 | National League Cup |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Colchester(away) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Ebbsfleet United(away) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 4, 2026 | Brighton U21(away) | 0-3 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2022 | Club Brugge U21(home) | 0-2 | Reserve Pro League |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Standard Liège U21(away) | 1-1 | Reserve Pro League |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Gent U21(home) | 3-2 | Reserve Pro League |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Sporting Charleroi U21(away) | 2-1 | Reserve Pro League |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Zulte-Waregem U21(away) | 3-1 | Reserve Pro League |
How many goals should we expect?
West Ham United U21 score 1.9 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Genk U21 score 2.6 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United U21 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2 | 12/15 | 12/15 |
| Genk U21 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 2 | 12/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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 West Ham United U21 vs Genk U21?
- The Footlab model makes Genk U21 the favourite at 50%, against 23% for a draw and 27% for West Ham United U21.
- Where and when is West Ham United U21 vs Genk U21 played?
- West Ham United U21 vs Genk U21 is played on December 9, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at The Rush Green Stadium, in the Premier League International Cup.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 66% 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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