Our prediction for this Europa League match:
RC Genk
Match Time & Date:
09/08/2018
02:00 PM
Prediction: 1-1
Lech Poznan
High-flying Genk will be looking to build on back-to-back triumphs over Fola Esch when they host Lech Poznan at their Luminus Arena in the Europa League third qualifying round, first leg. The Belgian side were scoring goal for fun in pre-season and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play when they face Lech Poznan on Thursday evening. The Polish side failed to impress in the double header against Shakhtyor, but they eventually booked their place in the third qualifying round after extra time. Genk and Lech Poznan seem to be evenly matched at the moment and we predict the two teams are going to share the spoils at Luminus Arena. Leandro Trossard has been in a fine form in the Europa League qualifiers and there is every chance he will pose a big threat for the opposition defenders. Anyhow, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw.
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.
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