Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Genk
Match Time & Date:
20/04/2024
20:45
Prediction: 1-1
Anderlecht
There will be fireworks when Genk and Anderlecht take on each other in the Jupiler League derby on Saturday evening. Genk are eyeing a top-four finish and they are surely capable of matching Anderlecht at their Cegeka Arena. Talented forward Christopher Bonsu Baah is pushing for a start, while both Luca Oyen and Bryan Heynen should miss out with injuries.
The capital club, on the other hand, did well to beat Royale Union SG 2-1 in their last league match. The Belgian powerhouse aim to retain top position in the standings, but beating Genk on the road is easier said than accomplished. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. As for the visiting side, Thorgan Hazard limped off with injury in the last league match, with Francis Amuzu likely to step up, while defender Zeno Debast misses out through suspension.
Highlighted Player (Thorgan Hazard):
While his brother Eden Hazard stars for Chelsea, Thorgan Hazard plays for Borussia Monchengladbach in Bundesliga. Thorgan was born in La Louviere, Belgium on 29 march, 1993 and he played for the likes of Royal Stade Brainois, Tubize and Lens during his youth career.
Hazard made 14 appearances for Lens before joining Chelsea in 2012. He did not make his Chelsea debut as he was immediately sent on loan to Zulte Waregem, where he scored 17 goals in 73 league appearances for the club. On 5 July, 2014 he signed a loan deal with Borussia Monchengladbach and in February, 2015 he signed a permanent contract with the Bundesliga outfit. The Belgian midfielder made his first start for the club on 24 September, 2014 against Hamburg.
Speaking of his international career, Thorgan Hazard made his Belgium debut on 29 May, 2013 in a 4-2 win over USA. He has 15 caps for Belgium U21 and he scored nine goals in 15 appearances for the team. His full name is Thorgan Ganael Francis Hazard.
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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