Prediction for match Genk — Gent

Match Analysis: Genk vs Gent

In the Jupiler Pro League on March 1st, Genk will face Gent in what promises to be an exciting match from an attacking football perspective. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: a win for Genk is priced at 1.68, a draw at 4.14, and a victory for Gent at 4.76. The probabilities are distributed as follows: a win for Genk 56.86%, a draw 23.07%, and a win for Gent 20.07%. Bookmakers clearly favor Genk in this matchup, considering their recent performances and scoring statistics. Given the attacking profiles of both teams and their recent results, the match promises to be eventful.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Genk recorded the following results: February 26th - Genk vs Dinamo Zagreb - 3-3, February 22nd - Genk vs Standard Liège - 0-3, February 19th - Dinamo Zagreb vs Genk - 1-3. Gent's last three matches were: February 20th - Gent vs Cercle Brugge - 0-1, February 14th - Charleroi vs Gent - 2-3, February 7th - Gent vs Oud-Heverlee Leuven - 1-3. In their last head-to-head on November 9th, 2025, the teams drew 1-1. Over a five-match span, Genk averages 54.2% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 9.2 fouls, and 3 offsides per game. Gent averages 48.8% possession, 1 yellow card, 10.2 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. These figures indicate that both teams match each other in intensity and discipline and are capable of competing in the midfield.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Genk vs Gent Match

In Genk's last five matches, the total over 2.5 was achieved 4 times, while for Gent it was 3 times. The average number of goals in Genk's matches is 4, and for Gent, it's 3.2. Genk scores an average of 2.2 goals and concedes 1.8, while Gent scores 1.8 and concedes 1.4. By halves, Genk had a total over 1.5 in the first half three times out of five and three times in the second half, while Gent had it twice in the first half and four times in the second half. In terms of goal intervals: Genk most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minute (33%), and Gent between the 76th and 90th minute (50%). Genk most often concedes between the 31st-45th and 61st-75th minutes (25% each), while Gent concedes most between the 61st and 75th minute (23%). This statistics confirm a high likelihood of a high-scoring game and active ends to the halves. Given the frequent occurrence of totals over 2.5 for both teams, average goal totals, and attacking metrics, a bet on over 2.5 goals seems logical. The odds for this outcome are 1.65.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Genk averages 5.8 corners per match, while Gent averages 4.6. Over a five-match period, Genk had a total of over 9.5 corners three times, and Gent did so five out of five times. Among the odds for the total corners, there's a line for over 9.5: over 9.5 is priced at 1.68, under 9.5 at 2.03. Genk is the favorite for the corner outcome with odds of 1.41. Considering the average sum of corners (10.4) and the frequent occurrence of totals over 9.5, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified. It's also worth noting that both teams actively use the wings and often earn set-pieces, increasing the likelihood of a high number of corners in this match.