KRC Genk vs Standard Liège: match statistics
KRC Genk is showing excellent form, winning all of their last five matches and scoring an impressive 12 goals while conceding only 5. The hosts hold a significant advantage in offensive statistics at their home ground - averaging 18.17 shots and 6.08 shots on target per match, with an average xG of 2.03. Standard Liège has very poor away results with a 58% loss rate, just 0.67 goals per match, and a negative goal difference of -8. The visitors have scored only 3 goals and conceded as many as 10 in their last five matches, confirming their issues both in attack and defense. Considering Genk's advantage in possession (64% vs 44%), their significantly better chance conversion rate, and the current form of both teams, a decisive home victory is the most probable scenario.
KRC Genk vs Standard Liège: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
KRC Genk played against Standard Liège in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
KRC Genk has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Standard Liège has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
KRC Genk scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 1.48. Standard Liège scores 0.84 and allows 1.32. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of KRC Genk's games and 32% of Standard Liège's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 40%, 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, 1.80 to 1.14 per game. KRC Genk takes 15.8 shots per game, while Standard Liège takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
KRC Genk leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Standard Liège leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.28 after halftime.
When the teams score
KRC Genk's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). For Standard Liège, it is minutes 46-60 (6 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
KRC Genk is showing excellent form, winning all of their last five matches and scoring an impressive 12 goals while conceding only 5. The hosts hold a significant advantage in offensive statistics at their home ground - averaging 18.17 shots and 6.08 shots on target per match, with an average xG of 2.03. Standard Liège has very poor away results with a 58% loss rate, just 0.67 goals per match, and a negative goal difference of -8. The visitors have scored only 3 goals and conceded as many as 10 in their last five matches, confirming their issues both in attack and defense. Considering Genk's advantage in possession (64% vs 44%), their significantly better chance conversion rate, and the current form of both teams, a decisive home victory is the most probable scenario.
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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 | Standard Liège | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.27 |
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.
KRC Genk is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - KRC Genk · 0.8 pts / game - Standard Liège
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 71% better for: goals scored per game.
1.44 goals / game - KRC Genk · 0.84 goals / game - Standard Liège
Standard Liège is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - KRC Genk · 1.32 goals / game - Standard Liège
KRC Genk scores in 88% of games (22 of 25 meczów), while Standard Liège keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 meczów).
Standard Liège scores in 56% of games (14 of 25 meczów), while KRC Genk keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 25 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 - Standard Liège
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.
Standard Liège is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / game - KRC Genk · 1.4 pts / game - Standard Liège
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KRC Genk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Standard Liège - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
KRC Genk
Standard Liège
* 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 | Standard Liège | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.92 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.16 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 54% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 46% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 26% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 72% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 73% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Standard Liège. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of KRC Genk vs Standard Liège?
The Pro League match finished KRC Genk 0:3 Standard Liège. 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 Standard Liège?
KRC Genk score 1.44 goals per game on average and Standard Liège 0.84. The Pro League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 80% of KRC Genk's matches and 32% of Standard Liège's.
What form are KRC Genk and Standard Liège in?
Over the last 5 games KRC Genk have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Standard Liège 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KRC Genk vs Standard Liège?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for KRC Genk vs Standard Liège: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.