Waregem face a demanding start to the new Belgian Jupiler Pro League season as they welcome Genk to Elindus Arena on Sunday. The hosts head into the opener in excellent spirits after an impressive preseason in which they looked particularly dangerous in the final third. Waregem have won six of their last 10 competitive matches, averaging 1.70 goals per game, while summer signings Zalan Atrok and Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu are both pushing for places in the starting XI. Their home form has also been encouraging, with a 60% win rate and just 0.80 goals conceded per match across their last five competitive outings.
Genk, meanwhile, finished preseason on a high by defeating Twente 2-1 and will be aiming to carry that momentum into the new campaign. Rafiu Durosinmi and Jeppe Erenbjerg are among the club's key summer arrivals as Genk look to challenge near the top of the table once again. Although their recent results have been mixed, they remain difficult to beat and have dominated this fixture historically, winning 15 of the previous 20 meetings with Waregem.
Despite the hosts' encouraging form, Genk's superior quality and excellent head-to-head record make them slight favourites to open the season with three points. Therefore, Away Win is our main betting pick for this Jupiler League matchup, alongside Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals (Twelve of the previous 20 encounters produced at least three goals, while both sides looked lively in preseason).
This Belgian Pro League match will be played on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Waregem vs Genk prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Waregem 1 - 2 Genk
Waregem vs Genk Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 800 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 @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Aaron Bibout @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Aaron Bibout @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Genk 0 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Genk +1 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -300 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Genk to Win @ -175 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Genk to Win/Genk to Win @ 240 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Genk - No @ -334 Odds
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View OfferWaregem Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllwdwwwww | 1.90 |
| Home | lwdww | 2.00 |
| Away | llwww | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.60 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.51 | 1.45 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.28 | 1.21 | 1.36 |
Genk Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddlwddwdwl | 1.40 |
| Home | ddwd | 1.50 |
| Away | ldwdwl | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 1.75 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.25 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.50 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.86 | 2.48 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.38 | 1.23 | 1.47 |
Waregem vs Genk Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Waregem (15%)
20 Matches
Genk (75%)
Waregem vs Genk Past Results
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