Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Elindus Arena will host Sunday’s Jupiler League game between Waregem and Genk, the two mid-table sides. Waregem did well to beat RWDM in the Belgian Cup last 32 on Tuesday evening, and, no doubt, they are high on confidence ahead of the visit of Genk. Cameroon international Boya returns from suspension, while all van Aken, Vigen, and Sormo remain in the recovery room. Hubert should be fit to face Genk.
The visitors, on the other hand, aim to bounce back from a heart-breaking 3-0 loss to Gent. De Smurfen are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Sunday’s clash, but given Waregem’s fine form, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on both teams to score. Norway international Kristian Thorstvedt should be recalled to Genk’s starting line-up.
Highlighted Player (Saido Berahino):
Saido Berahino was born on 4 August, 1993 in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi. He began his senior career at West Bromwich Albion at age 17, but in the 2011/2012 he was sent on loan to Northampton Town. After ending his loan spells with Brentford and Peterborough United in 2012, the right-footed attacker returned to the Hawthorns.
Berahino impressed in the 2014/2015 Premier League campaign, with the English striker scoring 14 goals in 38 appearances for the team. At the end of the season he was on the verge of joining Tottenham Hotspur, but he eventually stayed at the Hawthorns.
Berahino has yet to make his England debut, but he scored ten goals in 11 appearances for England U21 team. It is well known that Berahino is a Manchester United fan. In 2015 he founded his own charity foundation which helps disadvantaged people in Great Britain improve the quality of their lives.
Highlighted Team (Genk):
Founded in 1988, Genk are considered one of the youngest clubs in Belgium. Luminus Arena is the home stadium of the club, the capacity of the venue is 24 956 and it was built in 1999. Speaking of UEFA matches, the stadium can hold 21 500 spectators.
Genk clinched one Belgian Pro League trophy in the 20th century, with the team winning the 1989/1999 title. They finished the season with 73 points, two points clear of second-placed Club Brugge. Genk won their second domestic trophy in 2002 and the team lifted the Belgian Pro League title in 2011 as well. Speaking of the Belgian Cup, the club clinched their fourth trophy in the competition in 2013.
The club is well known for their brilliant school and you should bear in mind that the likes of Steven Defour, Christian Benteke, Thibaut Courtois, Divock Origi and Kevin De Bruyne are all products of Genk’s football academy.