Prediction for match Genk — Anderlecht

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Jupiler Pro League, Genk will face Anderlecht on February 8, 2026. The odds for a Genk victory are 2.07, a draw is at 3.46, and an Anderlecht win is priced at 3.64. Probability-wise, Genk has the edge with 46.15%, a draw is at 27.61%, and Anderlecht's chances stand at 26.24%. These figures suggest a moderate advantage for Genk, but Anderlecht is also capable of putting up a fight, considering the balanced odds.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Genk has an average possession of 54.2%, receives 1.2 yellow cards, commits 10.4 fouls, and has 1.4 offsides per game. Anderlecht, on the other hand, has higher possession at 56.6%, with 2.6 yellow cards, 13.8 fouls, and also 1.4 offsides on average. Genk recently defeated Dender 2-1 (02/01/2026), won against Malmö 2-1 (01/29/2026), and drew with Cercle Brugge 1-1 (01/25/2026). In the same period, Anderlecht lost to Standard Liège 0-2 (02/01/2026), had a goalless draw with Dender (01/25/2026), and lost to Gent 2-4 (01/18/2026). The last encounter between these teams was on December 4, 2025, with Anderlecht winning 3-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five games, Genk averages 2.6 goals per match, while Anderlecht averages 3. Genk scores 1.6 and concedes 1 on average; Anderlecht scores 1 and concedes 2. Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches. In the first half, Genk had over 1.5 goals twice, while Anderlecht did so three times. In the second half, both teams exceeded 1.5 goals twice. Genk often scores between 76-90 minutes (50%), while Anderlecht frequently scores between 16-30 minutes (44%). Genk concedes most often in the first 15 minutes (43%), and Anderlecht even more so at 50% in the same interval. Overall, the stats indicate both teams are prone to high-scoring games, with the over 2.5 goals occurring 3 times out of 5 for both. Genk has a more stable attack, while Anderlecht struggles defensively, supporting the bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.86.

Corner Totals Analysis

Genk averages 3.4 corners per match, while Anderlecht averages 6.2. In their last five games, Genk has exceeded 9.5 corners twice, and Anderlecht has done so in all five. For a total corners line of 9.5, the odds are 1.90 for over and 1.78 for under. Genk is favored in corner betting with odds of 1.98. Given Anderlecht's high corner activity and Genk's decent average, betting on over 9.5 corners seems justified. Notably, Anderlecht consistently surpasses the 9.5 corners mark in each of their last five matches.