KRC Genk vs Sint-Truiden: match statistics
Sint-Truiden presents much better form with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and an impressive 18-3-7 record this season, sitting 3rd in the table. The visitors have a clear advantage in shooting efficiency (13% shot conversion vs 8% for the hosts) and a better away goal difference (+9) compared to Genk's zero goal difference at home. KRC Genk is only in 7th position with mixed home form (36% win rate, 36% loss rate) and just 1.4 points per game in their last 5 fixtures. Sint-Truiden shows defensive stability on the road, conceding an average of only 1.07 goals, and offensive efficiency with 1.71 goals per game, which against the hosts' weaker defense (1.43 goals conceded) gives them a realistic chance of winning. The advantage in form, league position, and away statistics points to an away win, although Genk's solid ball possession (63%) and superior home xG (2.02) could make it a closely contested match.
KRC Genk vs Sint-Truiden: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
KRC Genk played against Sint-Truiden in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
KRC Genk has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Sint-Truiden has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
KRC Genk scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 1.50. Sint-Truiden scores 1.64 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of KRC Genk's games and 57% of Sint-Truiden's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 57%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
KRC Genk has the higher season xG average, 1.78 to 1.63 per game. KRC Genk takes 15.5 shots per game, while Sint-Truiden takes 14.4.
First-half and second-half trends
KRC Genk leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Sint-Truiden leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
KRC Genk's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). For Sint-Truiden, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sint-Truiden presents much better form with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and an impressive 18-3-7 record this season, sitting 3rd in the table. The visitors have a clear advantage in shooting efficiency (13% shot conversion vs 8% for the hosts) and a better away goal difference (+9) compared to Genk's zero goal difference at home. KRC Genk is only in 7th position with mixed home form (36% win rate, 36% loss rate) and just 1.4 points per game in their last 5 fixtures. Sint-Truiden shows defensive stability on the road, conceding an average of only 1.07 goals, and offensive efficiency with 1.71 goals per game, which against the hosts' weaker defense (1.43 goals conceded) gives them a realistic chance of winning. The advantage in form, league position, and away statistics points to an away win, although Genk's solid ball possession (63%) and superior home xG (2.02) could make it a closely contested match.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| KRC Genk | Sint-Truiden | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.36 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sint-Truiden is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - KRC Genk · 2.4 pts / game - Sint-Truiden
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.
Sint-Truiden is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.43 goals / game - KRC Genk · 1.64 goals / game - Sint-Truiden
Sint-Truiden is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - KRC Genk · 1.11 goals / game - Sint-Truiden
KRC Genk scores in 86% of games (24 of 28 meczów), while Sint-Truiden keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 meczów).
Sint-Truiden scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 meczów), while KRC Genk keeps a clean sheet in 11% (3 of 28 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - KRC Genk
Over / Under - Sint-Truiden
1st half
2nd half
Game 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.
Sint-Truiden is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - KRC Genk · 1.61 pts / game - Sint-Truiden
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KRC Genk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sint-Truiden - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
* 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
KRC Genk
Sint-Truiden
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).
Teams vs league
| KRC Genk | Liga | Sint-Truiden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.93 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 54% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 46% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 72% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 74% | ▲ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from KRC Genk's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Sint-Truiden. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of KRC Genk vs Sint-Truiden?
The Pro League match finished KRC Genk 1:0 Sint-Truiden. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before KRC Genk vs Sint-Truiden?
KRC Genk score 1.43 goals per game on average and Sint-Truiden 1.64. The Pro League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 75% of KRC Genk's matches and 57% of Sint-Truiden's.
What form are KRC Genk and Sint-Truiden in?
Over the last 5 games KRC Genk have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Sint-Truiden 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KRC Genk vs Sint-Truiden?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.