Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Club Brugge
Match Time & Date:
28/09/2023
11:45 AM
Prediction: 2-1
Genk
There will be fireworks when Club Brugge and Genk lock horns at Jan Breydel Stadion in the Jupiler League derby. Club Brugge came from behind to share the spoils with Anderlecht at the weekend, with key player Andreas Skov Olsen scoring the equalizing goal. The title hopefuls aim to return to winning ways and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in the postponed fixture. All Buchanan, Meijer, Nusa, and Ordonez should miss out with injuries.
The visitors, on the other hand, showed character in a come-from-behind 3-3 draw with St. Truiden. Considering that Genk are likely to stick to their attacking style of play, we are tempted to put our money on over 2.5 goals. Wouter Vrancken has a luxury to field the best possible side in Thursday’s derby. You should know that over 2.5 goals have been netted in each of the previous 13 meetings between the two clubs in all competitions.
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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