Union Saint-Gilloise vs KRC Genk: match statistics
Union Saint-Gilloise presents impressive home form with 92% victories and just 8% draws at their own stadium, not losing a single match at home this season. The hosts possess a phenomenal goal difference of +24 in home matches, scoring an average of 2.15 goals with just 0.31 conceded per match, which confirms their defensive dominance with 69% clean sheets. KRC Genk performs significantly worse in away matches, conceding an average of 1.54 goals and winning only 38% of meetings away, with a negative goal difference of -1. The difference in the quality of the hosts' home play and the visitors' away play is evident, and Union Saint-Gilloise's possession disadvantage (52% vs 60% for Genk) should not be a problem given their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. The recent series of five consecutive victories at their own stadium and lack of defeats in the last five matches overall (WWDWD) give Union Saint-Gilloise a clear psychological and sporting advantage in this clash.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs KRC Genk: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Union Saint-Gilloise played KRC Genk in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Union Saint-Gilloise: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. KRC Genk: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Union Saint-Gilloise scores 1.59 and concedes 0.56 goals per match. KRC Genk scores 1.44 and concedes 1.48. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Union Saint-Gilloise 44%, KRC Genk 74%. Over 2.5: Union Saint-Gilloise 30%, KRC Genk 63%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
KRC Genk has higher xG: 1.82 vs 1.73. Union Saint-Gilloise: 15.2 shots per match, KRC Genk: 15.9.
Match halves
Union Saint-Gilloise: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.96. KRC Genk: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Union Saint-Gilloise: 76-90+ (13 goals). KRC Genk: 0-15 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. 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
Union Saint-Gilloise presents impressive home form with 92% victories and just 8% draws at their own stadium, not losing a single match at home this season. The hosts possess a phenomenal goal difference of +24 in home matches, scoring an average of 2.15 goals with just 0.31 conceded per match, which confirms their defensive dominance with 69% clean sheets. KRC Genk performs significantly worse in away matches, conceding an average of 1.54 goals and winning only 38% of meetings away, with a negative goal difference of -1. The difference in the quality of the hosts' home play and the visitors' away play is evident, and Union Saint-Gilloise's possession disadvantage (52% vs 60% for Genk) should not be a problem given their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. The recent series of five consecutive victories at their own stadium and lack of defeats in the last five matches overall (WWDWD) give Union Saint-Gilloise a clear psychological and sporting advantage in this clash.
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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
| Union Saint-Gilloise | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.25 |
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 9% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Union Saint-Gilloise · 2.4 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.
Union Saint-Gilloise is 10% better for: goals scored per match.
1.59 goals / match - Union Saint-Gilloise · 1.44 goals / match - KRC Genk
Union Saint-Gilloise is 164% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.56 goals / match - Union Saint-Gilloise · 1.48 goals / match - KRC Genk
Union Saint-Gilloise scores in 81% of matches (22 of 27 matches), while KRC Genk keeps a clean sheet in 11% (3 of 27 matches).
KRC Genk scores in 85% of matches (23 of 27 matches), while Union Saint-Gilloise keeps a clean sheet in 48% (13 of 27 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 - Union Saint-Gilloise
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.
Union Saint-Gilloise is 46% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.74 pts / match - Union Saint-Gilloise · 1.19 pts / match - KRC Genk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Union Saint-Gilloise - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 59%. 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 26% 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 | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). 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
Union Saint-Gilloise
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
| Union Saint-Gilloise | Liga | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.15 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.93 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 53% | ▲ 74% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 30% | 46% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 27% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 72% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | • 74% | 73% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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: Union Saint-Gilloise 1 - 0 - 0 KRC Genk. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Union Saint-Gilloise vs KRC Genk?
The Pro League match finished Union Saint-Gilloise 2:1 KRC Genk. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Union Saint-Gilloise vs KRC Genk?
Union Saint-Gilloise score 1.59 goals per game on average and KRC Genk 1.44. The Pro League average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Union Saint-Gilloise's matches and 74% of KRC Genk's.
What form are Union Saint-Gilloise and KRC Genk in?
Over the last 5 games Union Saint-Gilloise have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and KRC Genk 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Union Saint-Gilloise vs KRC Genk?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Union Saint-Gilloise vs KRC Genk: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.