As the Belgium Pro League heats up, the next big clash between Genk and Gent on 13.09.2026 is expected to be a spectacle. Genk, with a slight edge, is gearing up for a tough challenge. Dive into our extensive pre-match analysis, where you’ll find detailed player profiles, team form, and tactical breakdowns. Before you decide to wager, read our prediction to understand the dynamics of this match better.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gent | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10/2 | 15 |
| 2 | Union St. Gilloise | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14/3 | 13 |
| 3 | Club Brugge KV | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9/2 | 12 |
| 6 | Standard Liege | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10/6 | 11 |
| 7 | Genk | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12/8 | 8 |
| 8 | St. Truiden | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12/8 | 8 |
Key Player Statistics: Genk vs Gent
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x 1 x 1 x 2Genk vs Gent Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Genk | 31.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Gent | 01.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Genk | 09.11.2025 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Genk | 18.05.2025 | 1-4 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Gent | 30.03.2025 | 4-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Gent | 23.02.2025 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Genk | 27.10.2024 | 0-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Gent | 02.06.2024 | 0-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Gent | 03.12.2023 | 2-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Genk | 08.10.2023 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Genk | 06.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | SK Beveren | 28.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | Genk | 22.08.2026 | 4-4 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | KVC Westerlo | 15.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | Genk | 09.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Genk | Twente | 02.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Genk | FC OSS | 01.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bayer Leverkusen | Genk | 29.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AZ Alkmaar | Genk | 22.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Falkirk | Genk | 18.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | Gent | 06.09.2026 | 0-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | OH Leuven | 03.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Club Brugge KV | 30.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Hibernian | Gent | 27.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Gent | Hibernian | 20.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Gent | 16.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Gent | IFK Goteborg | 13.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | KV Mechelen | 09.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | IFK Goteborg | Gent | 06.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Gent | LNZ Cherkasy | 30.07.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Genk VS Gent
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Genk vs Gent
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Genk vs Gent
Gent are flying. Five games, five wins, fifteen points, and just two goals conceded. They sit top of the Belgium Pro League and they look every bit like a team that means business this season. Now Genk come to town, and this is the kind of fixture that tells you everything about where both clubs really are.
Here's what you need to watch for. Gent have been almost impossible to score against. Ten goals scored, two allowed. That defensive record is remarkable, and it's no accident. But Genk have been a goal machine themselves, netting twelve times in five league games. Something has to give, and that tension is what makes this so compelling.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Genk being out of form. Yes, they sit seventh, but they drew with Anderlecht and survived a wild 4-4 thriller at Antwerp. They are not a team to dismiss lightly. Striker R. Durosinmi has four goals in four league appearances. He is in the kind of form that disrupts even the best defensive structures.
Here's the surprising stat that casual fans are missing. When Genk play at home against Gent, they absolutely dominate the head-to-head. Their home record in this fixture reads as crushingly one-sided, with wins of 4-0, 3-0, and 3-2 in recent seasons at the Cegeka Arena. That home advantage is real and it is significant.
The key tactical battle will be Gent's backline against Durosinmi's movement. Gent's S. Van der Heyden has already picked up two yellow cards this season, and I. Cisse has a red card to his name. If Durosinmi runs at them early, there is a genuine chance of a booking or worse in this match. The disciplinary angle here is one worth exploring in the bookmakers' card markets.
From a betting perspective, the odds of 1.94 on Genk look like decent value given that home dominance. The over 2.5 goals market also screams value when you consider both teams' attacking output this season. I'd also back Durosinmi to score at any time.
My prediction is a Genk win, 3-1. Their home fortress, their firepower, and history all point in one direction.
The title leader versus the sleeping giant waking up. Saturday night in Genk is going to be electric. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Heynen | Belgium | 29 | Midfielder | 183 | 73 |
| J. Ito | Japan | 33 | Midfielder | 176 | 66 |
| T. Lawal | Austria | 26 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 84 |
| D. Heymans | Belgium | 27 | Midfielder | 186 | 73 |
| J. Kayembe | Congo DR | 32 | Defender | 182 | 73 |
| Z. El Ouahdi | Morocco | 24 | Defender | 171 | 66 |
| N. Sattlberger | Austria | 22 | Defender | 189 | 73 |
| J. Erenbjerg | Denmark | 26 | Midfielder | 184 | n/a |
| A. Yokoyama | Japan | 23 | Attacker | 170 | 65 |
| Y. Medina | Ecuador | 21 | Defender | 177 | 73 |
| R. Durosinmi | Nigeria | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Smets | Belgium | 22 | Defender | 184 | 74 |
| K. Amaro | Uruguay | 22 | Defender | 177 cm | 72 kg |
| Noah Adedeji-Sternberg | Belgium | 21 | Attacker | 182 | 69 |
| I. Bangoura | Guinea | 22 | Midfielder | 190 | 78 |
| J. Kongolo | Belgium | 20 | Defender | 184 | 77 |
| R. Mirisola | Belgium | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Akpan | Nigeria | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Bibout | Cameroon | 22 | Attacker | 193 | n/a |
| L. Kiaba Mounganga | Belgium | 18 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 85 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Roef | Belgium | 32 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 84 |
| C. Burgess | England | 34 | Defender | 196 | 84 |
| Leonardo Lopes | Portugal | 27 | Midfielder | 168 | 61 |
| L. Bénes | Slovakia | 29 | Midfielder | 181 | 75 |
| S. Van der Heyden | Belgium | 28 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| M. Paskotši | Estonia | 23 | Defender | 188 | 84 |
| A. Kadri | Algeria | 26 | Attacker | 178 | 69 |
| Tiago Araújo | Portugal | 25 | Midfielder | 184 | 78 |
| M. Balikwisha | Belgium | 25 | Attacker | 178 | 69 |
| M. Delorge-Knieper | Belgium | 22 | Midfielder | 189 | n/a |
| K. Peersman | Belgium | 22 | Goalkeeper | 194 | n/a |
| M. Sonko | Sweden | 21 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| M. Volckaert | Belgium | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Ngom | Senegal | 26 | Defender | 181 cm | 75 kg |
| T. De Vlieger | Belgium | 20 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| Kyrell Wilson | England | 21 | Attacker | 173 | 70 |
| A. Omgba | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 190 | n/a |
| M. Diallo | Senegal | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Ayindé | Burkina Faso | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. El Âdfaoui | Belgium | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Genk vs Gent match odds
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