Prediction for match Genk — Cercle Brugge, 25.01.2026

Odds and Probability of Match Outcome

In the Jupiler Pro League on January 25, Genk will face Cercle Brugge. According to the 1X2 odds, a win for Genk is priced at 1.81, a draw at 3.70, and a win for Cercle Brugge at 4.43. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Genk - 52.69%, draw - 25.78%, Cercle Brugge - 21.53%. Genk is seen as the favorite by the bookmakers, but Cercle Brugge can also put up a fight. The goal total markets also catch the eye: over 2.5 goals is at 1.73, and both teams to score is at 1.63.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Genk recorded the following results: January 22 - Utrecht - Genk 0-2, January 17 - Zulte Waregem - Genk 2-1, December 26 - Genk - Brugge 3-5. In the same period, Cercle Brugge played as follows: January 17 - Westerlo - Cercle Brugge 0-2, December 26 - Cercle Brugge - Union Saint-Gilloise 1-1, December 21 - Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Cercle Brugge 0-2. In their head-to-head on October 19, 2025, the teams drew 2-2. In additional metrics over five matches: Genk's possession is 55.6%, yellow cards - 1.2, fouls - 11.6, offsides - 1. Cercle Brugge's possession is 44.8%, yellow cards - 2.6, fouls - 11.4, offsides - 3.2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a five-match series, Genk averages 3.8 goals per game, scoring 1.8 and conceding 2 per match. Cercle Brugge averages 2.8 total goals, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.2. For over 2.5 goals, Genk has 3 out of 5, and Cercle Brugge has 2 out of 5. In the first half, Cercle Brugge surpassed 1.5 total goals in all five matches, while Genk did so in 2 out of 5. In the second half, Genk went over 1.5 total goals four times out of five, Cercle Brugge once out of five. Regarding goal intervals: Genk most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (63%), while Cercle Brugge scores in the same interval (50%). Genk most often concedes in the first 15 minutes (27%) and at the end (76-90, also 27%), Cercle Brugge between the 31st and 45th minutes (50%). Overall, both teams tend to have high-scoring finishes, and average goal stats support a bet on over 2.5 goals.

Corner Bets

Over 5 matches, Genk averages 4.4 corners, Cercle Brugge 6. For over 9.5 corners: Genk has 2 out of 5, Cercle Brugge 4 out of 5. Among the corner total odds closest to the average sum (10.4) is the 9.5 line: over 9.5 - 1.76, under 9.5 - 1.93. For corner outcomes, Genk is favored with odds of 1.59. In this matchup, considering Cercle Brugge's high numbers and Genk's stable level, a bet on over 9.5 corners is logical.