Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Club Brugge
Match Time & Date:
27 July 2025
17:30
Prediction: 2-1
Genk
Buoyed by a 2-1 win over St Gilloise in the Belgian Super Cup, Club Brugge will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they kickstart the new Jupiler League campaign with a home game against Genk. Club Brugge failed to defend their Jupiler League title last term and, no doubt, they are determined to regain the trophy. The club chiefs have signed the likes of Carlos Forbs, Nicolo Tresoldi, and Ludovit Reis in the summer transfer window, with trio Maxim De Cuyper, Chemsdine Talbi, and Ferran Jutgla leaving Jan Breydel Stadion outfit.
Genk, on the other hand, defeated the likes of Fortuna Sittard and Eendr. Termien in pre-season friendlies, while sharing the spoils with La Liga side Rayo Vallecano. Thorsten Fink’s troops, though, have suffered a loss in each of their last four meetings with Club Brugge at Jan Breydel Stadion, which is probably the main reason why home victory should be considered.
Highlighted Player (Hans Vanaken):
Hans Vanaken is a Belgian footballer who was born in Neerpelt on August 24, 1992. Hans Vanaken is a product of PSV football academy, joining the club at the age of 10, but in 2008 he joined Lommel United. The Belgian midfielder continued wearing the green shirt at senior level, scoring 21 goals in 80 appearances for the club in the league.
In 2013 he moved to Lokeren and after spending two seasons at Daknamstadion, he signed a deal with famous Belgian team Club Brugge. Vanaken has established himself as one of the team’s key players and he is likely to play an important role in the Jan Breydel Stadium outfit in the 2019/2020 Europa League season.
His main position is attacking midfielder, but he is used as both central midfielder and left midfielder as well. He has a contract with Club Brugge until June 30, 2024.
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.
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