KRC Genk vs KAA Gent: match statistics
KRC Genk has been performing significantly better in their last five matches, securing 10 points with an impressive run of four wins and one draw. The home side holds a substantial advantage in ball possession (64% vs 48%) and generates considerably higher xG values at their home ground (2.05 vs 1.18 xG against). KAA Gent shows weaker away form with just 1.4 points per game in their last five away fixtures and a higher average of goals conceded on the road (1.69). Both teams have an identical goal difference at their home venues (-3), however, Genk demonstrates greater offensive efficiency at home. The high draw ratio of both sides (31%) and their closely matched position in the table suggest that the match could be closely contested, hence the significant probability percentage for a draw.
KRC Genk vs KAA Gent: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
KRC Genk play KAA Gent in Pro League (Belgium). The match date is 1 March 2026 at 13:30. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
KRC Genk: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. KAA Gent: 0-4-1, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
KRC Genk scores 1.41 and concedes 1.32 goals per match. KAA Gent scores 1.32 and concedes 1.41. League average: 2.67 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: KRC Genk 66%, KAA Gent 56%. Over 2.5: KRC Genk 54%, KAA Gent 49%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
KRC Genk has higher xG: 1.80 vs 1.42. KRC Genk: 16.1 shots per match, KAA Gent: 12.7.
Match halves
KRC Genk: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.80. KAA Gent: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.73.
Goals by minute
KRC Genk: 61-75 (12 goals). KAA Gent: 76-90+ (17 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: 0-2-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
KRC Genk has been performing significantly better in their last five matches, securing 10 points with an impressive run of four wins and one draw. The home side holds a substantial advantage in ball possession (64% vs 48%) and generates considerably higher xG values at their home ground (2.05 vs 1.18 xG against). KAA Gent shows weaker away form with just 1.4 points per game in their last five away fixtures and a higher average of goals conceded on the road (1.69). Both teams have an identical goal difference at their home venues (-3), however, Genk demonstrates greater offensive efficiency at home. The high draw ratio of both sides (31%) and their closely matched position in the table suggest that the match could be closely contested, hence the significant probability percentage for a draw.
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
| KRC Genk | KAA Gent | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.33 |
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.
1.8 pts / match - KRC Genk · 0.8 pts / match - KAA Gent
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.
1.41 goals / match - KRC Genk · 1.32 goals / match - KAA Gent
KRC Genk is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.32 goals / match - KRC Genk · 1.41 goals / match - KAA Gent
KRC Genk scores in 80% of matches (33 of 41 matches), while KAA Gent keeps a clean sheet in 24% (10 of 41 matches).
KAA Gent scores in 71% of matches (29 of 41 matches), while KRC Genk keeps a clean sheet in 22% (9 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 — KRC Genk
Over / Under — KAA Gent
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)
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.
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
* 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 61-75 (12 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
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.
* 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
KRC Genk
KAA Gent
* 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
| KRC Genk | Liga | KAA Gent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.73 | 2.67 | • 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 66% | 54% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 49% | • 49% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 71% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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): KRC Genk 0 - 2 - 0 KAA Gent. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of KRC Genk vs KAA Gent?
The Pro League match finished KRC Genk 3:0 KAA Gent. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between KRC Genk and KAA Gent?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches KRC Genk won 0, KAA Gent won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before KRC Genk vs KAA Gent?
KRC Genk score 1.41 goals per game on average and KAA Gent 1.32. The Pro League average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 66% of KRC Genk's matches and 56% of KAA Gent's.
What form are KRC Genk and KAA Gent in?
Over the last 5 games KRC Genk have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and KAA Gent 0-4-1 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KRC Genk vs KAA Gent?
The statistical background for KRC Genk vs KAA Gent — 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.