KAA Gent vs KRC Genk: match statistics
KAA Gent vs KRC Genk: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
KAA Gent play KRC Genk in Pro League (Belgium). The match date is 31 May 2026 at 18:30. Venue: Planet Group Arena. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
KAA Gent: 0-4-1, 0.80 points/match. KRC Genk: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
KAA Gent scores 1.32 and concedes 1.41 goals per match. KRC Genk scores 1.41 and concedes 1.32. League average: 2.67 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: KAA Gent 56%, KRC Genk 66%. Over 2.5: KAA Gent 49%, KRC Genk 54%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
KRC Genk has higher xG: 1.80 vs 1.42. KAA Gent: 12.7 shots per match, KRC Genk: 16.1.
Match halves
KAA Gent: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.73. KRC Genk: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
KAA Gent: 76-90+ (17 goals). KRC Genk: 61-75 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.67 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 0-1-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
Match description
I predict a KRC Genk win: the visitors average 1.6 points per match over the last 5 games, while KAA Gent only 0.6 in the same period. Genk have scored 5 and conceded 2 in their last 5 matches, whereas Gent have scored just 2 and conceded 8, indicating a clear advantage in form and defensive stability for the visitors. Away, Genk record an average of 5.3 shots on target and a 12% conversion rate, translating to 1.55 goals per match; Gent at home average 3.75 shots on target, a 10% conversion and 1.45 goals per match, and both teams have similar xG of 1.54, so current efficiency and momentum are decisive. The hosts do have a home advantage—Gent concede only 1.05 goals per match at their stadium, have a +8 goal difference and 35% of matches with a clean sheet—but their lack of wins (0) and only 2 goals scored in the last 5 severely weaken their prospects. Considering better form, higher number of shots on target and lower percentage of shutout matches for the visitors (15% vs 25%), I assign 55% to a Genk win, 25% to a draw and 20% to a Gent success.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| KAA Gent | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.24 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
KRC Genk is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - KAA Gent · 1.8 pts / match - KRC Genk
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
KRC Genk is 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.32 goals / match - KAA Gent · 1.41 goals / match - KRC Genk
KRC Genk is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.41 goals / match - KAA Gent · 1.32 goals / match - KRC Genk
KAA Gent scores in 71% of matches (29 of 41 matches), while KRC Genk keeps a clean sheet in 22% (9 of 41 matches).
KRC Genk scores in 80% of matches (33 of 41 matches), while KAA Gent keeps a clean sheet in 24% (10 of 41 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — KAA Gent
Over / Under — KRC Genk
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KAA Gent - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
KRC Genk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (12 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
KAA Gent
KRC Genk
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).
Teams vs league
| KAA Gent | Liga | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.73 | 2.67 | • 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 54% | ▲ 66% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 49% | 49% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 71% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 75% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): KAA Gent 0 - 1 - 1 KRC Genk. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of KAA Gent vs KRC Genk?
The Pro League match finished KAA Gent 1:1 KRC Genk. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between KAA Gent and KRC Genk?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches KAA Gent won 0, KRC Genk won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before KAA Gent vs KRC Genk?
KAA Gent score 1.32 goals per game on average and KRC Genk 1.41. The Pro League average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 56% of KAA Gent's matches and 66% of KRC Genk's.
What form are KAA Gent and KRC Genk in?
Over the last 5 games KAA Gent have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and KRC Genk 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KAA Gent vs KRC Genk?
The statistical background for KAA Gent vs KRC Genk — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.