Prediction for match Zulte Waregem — Genk, 17.01.2026

Odds and Probability of Match Outcome

In the Jupiler Pro League on January 17, Zulte Waregem will face Genk. The odds for a Genk victory are 2.03, a draw is 3.66, and a win for Zulte Waregem is 3.56. In terms of probabilities: Genk has a 47.06% chance, Zulte Waregem 26.84%, and a draw is 26.10%. This setup highlights Genk as the most likely winner, but the percentage difference between the teams is not significant, which could add intrigue to the distribution of points.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Zulte Waregem had an average possession of 57.2%, with 1.4 yellow cards, 9.4 fouls, and 1.2 offsides per game. Genk appears slightly more active: 59.2% possession, 1 yellow card, 11.6 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. Zulte Waregem's last three results were: December 27, 2025 - Royal Antwerp 2-1 Zulte Waregem, December 20, 2025 - Union Saint-Gilloise 2-0 Zulte Waregem, December 13, 2025 - Zulte Waregem 2-2 RAAL La Louvière. Genk's last three results were: December 26, 2025 - Genk 3-5 Club Brugge, December 19, 2025 - Charleroi 2-2 Genk, December 14, 2025 - Genk 1-1 Westerlo. Their last head-to-head encounter was on August 31, 2025, ending with Genk 3-2 Zulte Waregem.

Goals by Match Statistics

In a five-match series, Zulte Waregem's average total goals per match is 2.6, scoring 1 goal and conceding 1.6. Genk's average total is significantly higher at 3.6, scoring 1.2 and conceding 2.4. For over 2.5 goals: Zulte Waregem has 2 out of 5 matches over, while Genk has 3 out of 5. Both teams show decent first-half scoring: both have 3 out of 5 matches over 1.5. In the second half, Zulte Waregem has only 1 out of 5 over 1.5, while Genk has 2 out of 5. In terms of goal intervals: Zulte Waregem most frequently scores between 31-45 minutes (38%) and concedes in the same interval (40%). Genk's most frequent goals are from 76 to 90 minutes (30%), while they concede most in the first 15 minutes (38%). Overall, both teams lean towards high-scoring matches, especially Genk, which is also confirmed by their head-to-heads, often featuring 3 or more goals. The most logical bet appears to be over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.71.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Zulte Waregem averages 4.4 corners per game, while Genk's figure is higher at 6.8. In the last 5 matches, Zulte Waregem had 2 out of 5 games with over 9.5 corners, and Genk had 4 out of 5. The nearest total to their average corners is 9.5: over 9.5 corners is priced at 1.74, under 9.5 at 1.95. Genk is favored in corners with odds of 1.75. Based on the statistics, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified, considering both teams' high activity in this area.