Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
St Gilloise
Match Time & Date:
14/05/2023
09:30 AM
Prediction: 2-2
Genk
Top position in the Jupiler League table will be at stake when Royale Union SG and Genk face each other at Stade Joseph Marien on Sunday. The hosts aim to build on a 2-1 win over Club Brugge, but they face a difficult task in the Jupiler League derby. A man to watch in the home team will be Nigeria forward Victor Boniface, who scored his 8th goal of the process at the weekend, while goalkeeper Lucas Pirard is a major doubt.
Genk, on the other hand, aim to recover from a 2-1 loss and given their attacking potential, we believe that punters from all four corners of the world can find value in betting on both teams to score. It has to be noted that both Tresor Ndayishimiye and Ouattara Mohammed are banned for the match, while midfielder Adnane Abid is a major doubt.
Highlighted Player (Mbwana Samatta):
Born in Dar Es Salaam on December 23, 1992, Mbwana Samatta is a Tanzania striker who plays for Genk in the Belgian Jupiler League. Samatta began his youth career at African Lyon and he played his first game at senior level for Simba SC, the club from his homeland.
In 2011 he moved to TP Mazembe and after scoring 60 goals in 103 league games for the club, the Tanzania international signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with Genk. On August 23, 2018 Samatta scored a hat-trick against Brondby in the Europa League.
Speaking of his international debut, Samatta made his Tanzania debut in March, 2011 in a 2-1 win over Central African Republic. It has to be noted that the Genk attacker was named African Player of the Year (based in Africa) in 2015. His main position is centre-forward, but is capable of playing as a winger as well. His contract with Genk should expire on June 30, 2020.
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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