Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Brondby IF
Match Time & Date:
30/08/2018
02:30 PM
Prediction: 3-2
RC Genk
Brondby take on Genk at their Brondby Stadion in the return leg of the Europa League play-off. The Danes suffered a heavy 5-2 loss to Genk in Belgium in the first leg, meaning that they need to record a big win over de Smurfen if they are to make it to the Europa League group stages. Brondby are a real force to be reckoned with at home and the fact that they are undefeated in previous 11 home games in the Europa League is giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Thursday’s football game. The Belgian outfit are likely to adopt a cautious approach and despite the fact that Brondby play well in front of home fans, we do not believe that the Danes are going to overcome the deficit. Anyhow, home win should be considered.
Highlighted Player (Jere Uronen):
Jere Uronen is a professional footballer who started his senior career at TPS of Finland. The pacey full back scored one goal in 18 league appearances for the club and in 2012 he joined Swedish side Helsingborgs. Uronen played for the club from 2012 to 2016 and then he moved to Belgium.
The Finnish footballer, who was born on 13 July, 1994, signed a contract with Genk, which expires on 30 June, 2018. The Genk full back, who is capable of playing as a left midfielder as well, has five caps for Finland U21 team and he made his senior debut for the Finnish national team on 26 May, 2012.
He started the match against Turkey and it has to be noted that Finland emerged triumphant (3-2). Jere Uronen made 12 league appearances for Genk in the 2015/2016 season, scoring one goal for the team. The left-footed player is capable of playing on both sides of the field.
Highlighted Team (RC 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.
