Genk host Gent in a Jupiler League derby looking to maintain their strong form. Given Gent's recent ups and downs, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-1 home win. The home side have won 60% of their recent matches, scoring 1.9 goals per game while conceding 1.6, and boasting an impressive 80% win rate in recent away encounters, highlighting their attacking efficiency. Midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas is a doubt, but Genk’s expected goals (xG) of 1.78 overall shows they create plenty of chances, especially at home where expected goals rises to 2.20.
Gent, meanwhile, have been inconsistent, winning 40% of games and scoring 1.6 goals per match, but have shown resilience on the road with a slightly better away scoring rate of 1.8. Their BTTS rate is 50%, suggesting they often concede while still finding the net themselves. Gent defender Hatim Essaouabi is banned for the match, but not a first-team regular.
Head-to-head stats favor Genk slightly, but these encounters are typically competitive, with 68% of previous matches seeing over 1.5 goals. Therefore, Over 1.5 goals seems like a sure betting option with additional value on Genk to Win (fine home form and attacking edge), and Both Teams to Score – (50% H2H).
This Belgian Pro League match will be played on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Genk vs Gent prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Genk 2 - 1 Gent
Genk vs Gent Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Daan Heymans @ 140 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Daan Heymans @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Genk -0.5 @ -118 Odds
- European Handicap: Gent +2 @ -300 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 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Genk to Win @ -250 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Genk to Win/Genk to Win @ 187 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Genk - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferGenk Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwdwwwwwl | 1.90 |
| Home | ldwwl | 1.40 |
| Away | lwwww | 2.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 3.60 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.78 | 2.20 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.50 | 1.12 | 1.89 |
Gent Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwlwwdlwl | 1.30 |
| Home | lwwll | 1.20 |
| Away | llwdw | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.50 | 1.66 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.70 | 1.65 | 1.75 |
Genk vs Gent Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Genk (38%)
34 Matches
Gent (32%)
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