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
Key match information
KRC Genk played Standard Liège in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
KRC Genk: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Standard Liège: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
KRC Genk scores 1.44 and concedes 1.48 goals per match. Standard Liège scores 0.84 and concedes 1.32. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: KRC Genk 80%, Standard Liège 32%. Over 2.5: KRC Genk 60%, Standard Liège 40%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
KRC Genk has higher xG: 1.80 vs 1.14. KRC Genk: 15.8 shots per match, Standard Liège: 9.5.
Match halves
KRC Genk: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.76. Standard Liège: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.28.
Goals by minute
KRC Genk: 0-15 (7 goals). Standard Liège: 46-60 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
KRC Genk is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - KRC Genk · 0.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.44 goals / match - KRC Genk · 0.84 goals / match - Standard Liège
Standard Liège is 12% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.48 goals / match - KRC Genk · 1.32 goals / match - Standard Liège
KRC Genk scores in 88% of matches (22 of 25 matches), while Standard Liège keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 matches).
Standard Liège scores in 56% of matches (14 of 25 matches), while KRC Genk keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 25 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 - Standard Liège
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.
Standard Liège is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / match - KRC Genk · 1.4 pts / match - Standard Liège
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KRC Genk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Standard Liège - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
KRC Genk
Standard Liège
* 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 | Standard Liège | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: KRC Genk 0 - 0 - 1 Standard Liège. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.