Genk vs Anderlecht Prediction & Betting Tips | 08/02/2026

Genk vs Anderlecht Prediction and Betting Tips | 8 February 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

4 February 2026 • 23:38 UTC • 1 min read

Genk vs Anderlecht Prediction and Betting Tips 8 February 2026

Genk return home aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Dender when they face Anderlecht in the Jupiler League derby. As Anderlecht are not considered good travellers, our prediction points toward a 2-1 home win. Genk's recent numbers at the Cegeka Arena are encouraging: De Smurfen average 1.75 goals per home game and have posted an expected goals of 2.23 in home outings, showing they consistently create high-quality chances. Defensive issues remain (2.00 goals conceded per home match), but their attacking volume often compensates.

Anderlecht, meanwhile, continue to struggle for consistency. A 2-0 loss to Standard Liege exposed familiar problems, and they now travel without banned midfielder Nathan De Cat. Their away form is particularly concerning—just 0.80 points per game on the road, conceding 2.60 goals per away match and keeping zero clean sheets. Their xGA of 1.91 away from home also underlines defensive fragility. As always, a man to watch in the away team will be Belgian star Thorgan Hazard.

Historically, Genk hold the edge with 19 wins from the last 37 H2H clashes, and with Anderlecht’s away struggles, there is big value in betting on Home Win, alongside Over 1.5 (68% H2H) and Over 2.5 goals.

This Belgian Pro League match will be played on Sunday 8 February 2026 at 12:30.

What is our Genk vs Anderlecht prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Genk 2 - 1 Anderlecht

Genk vs Anderlecht Betting Tips

Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Daan Heymans @ 160 Odds
First Goalscorer: Daan Heymans @ 500 Odds
Asian Handicap: Genk -0.5 @ -118 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
Draw No Bet: Genk to Win @ -275 Odds

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Genk Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	lwdww	1.20
Home	dldw	1.25
Away	ldlww	1.17

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	25%	33%
Average Goals Per Game	3.10	3.75	2.67
Scored	1.40	1.75	1.17
Conceded	1.70	2.00	1.50
BTTS	70%	100%	50%
Clean Sheets	10%	0%	17%
Failed to Score	20%	0%	33%
Expected Goals	1.69	2.23	1.33
Expected Goals Against	1.56	1.10	1.87

Anderlecht Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	lwldl	1.40
Home	wwlwd	2.00
Away	wldll	0.80

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	60%	20%
Average Goals Per Game	2.80	1.60	4.00
Scored	1.20	1.00	1.40
Conceded	1.60	0.60	2.60
BTTS	50%	40%	60%
Clean Sheets	30%	60%	0%
Failed to Score	30%	20%	40%
Expected Goals	1.59	1.73	1.45
Expected Goals Against	1.61	1.31	1.91