Watch as Gent and Genk go head-to-head in the Belgium Pro League on 31.05.2026. This matchup is too close to call, with each team bringing their A-game. Our comprehensive breakdown covers everything from historical matchups in the Belgium Pro League to potential game changers. Check out our prediction for Gent vs. Genk and place a well-informed bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | |||||||
| 1 | Union St. Gilloise | 30 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 50/17 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 59/36 | 63 |
| 3 | St. Truiden | 30 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 47/35 | 57 |
| 4 | Gent | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 49/43 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 39/37 | 45 |
| 6 | Anderlecht | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 43/39 | 44 |
| 7 | Genk | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46/47 | 42 |
| 8 | Standard Liege | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 27/35 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36/40 | 39 |
| 10 | Antwerp | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 31/32 | 35 |
| 11 | Charleroi | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 38/42 | 34 |
| 12 | OH Leuven | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32/43 | 34 |
| 13 | Zulte Waregem | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 38/47 | 32 |
| 14 | Cercle Brugge | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 39/47 | 31 |
| 15 | RAAL La Louvière | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 30/37 | 31 |
| 16 | Dender | 30 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24/51 | 19 |
| Pro League , Championship Round | |||||||
| 1 | Club Brugge KV | 40 | 28 | 4 | 8 | 91/45 | 57 |
| 2 | Union St. Gilloise | 40 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 66/27 | 53 |
| 3 | St. Truiden | 40 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 61/46 | 43 |
| 4 | Anderlecht | 40 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 59/62 | 33 |
| 5 | Gent | 40 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 53/57 | 29 |
| 6 | KV Mechelen | 40 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 48/61 | 29 |
| Pro League , Qualifying Round | |||||||
| 1 | Genk | 40 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 57/53 | 38 |
| 2 | Standard Liege | 40 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 44/46 | 37 |
| 3 | Charleroi | 40 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 50/50 | 34 |
| 4 | KVC Westerlo | 40 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 50/57 | 33 |
| 5 | Antwerp | 40 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 43/48 | 31 |
| 6 | OH Leuven | 40 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 41/60 | 23 |
Key Player Statistics: Gent vs Genk
Gent vs Genk Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Genk | 05.02.2023 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | CFR 1907 Cluj | Gent | 09.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Club Brugge KV | Gent | 24.05.2026 | 5-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Union St. Gilloise | 21.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | Gent | 16.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Anderlecht | 10.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Gent | 03.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Club Brugge KV | 26.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Union St. Gilloise | Gent | 22.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | St. Truiden | 19.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Gent | 12.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Puskas Academy | Genk | 09.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Genk | Diosgyori VTK | 09.01.2026 | 3-4 |
| Jupiler Pro League | OH Leuven | Genk | 23.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Antwerp | 19.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | Genk | 16.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | KVC Westerlo | 10.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | Genk | 02.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Standard Liege | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Charleroi | 21.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KVC Westerlo | Genk | 18.04.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Gent VS Genk
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Gent vs Genk
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Gent vs Genk
This one feels like a foregone conclusion on paper — but football doesn't care about paper. Gent host Genk in what is arguably the most loaded fixture in Belgium's Pro League run-in, and the stakes couldn't be clearer. Genk sit top of the table with 38 points from 40 games. Gent, five places below them in fifth with just 29 points, desperately need something to keep their season alive. The leaders come to town. The hosts have everything to prove.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a dead rubber. For Gent, this is a statement game. For Genk, it's a chance to cement their dominance. The head-to-head record tells a brutal story — Genk have been utterly dominant in recent meetings, winning 3-0 the last time these two met back in March, and before that a staggering 4-0 victory in their own backyard. Gent have lost four of the last five encounters. That's not a slump. That's a pattern.
Here's what you need to watch for: Genk's creative engine. Karetsas leads the entire squad with 10 assists this season. Ten. That's the kind of creativity that unlocks defences consistently, and Gent's leaky backline — 57 goals conceded in 40 games — is exactly the kind of target he thrives against. Meanwhile, Steuckers adds another six assists from midfield. Genk don't just beat you. They pick you apart.
Gent's best hope rests on Wilfried Kanga, their 12-goal top scorer, causing chaos on the counter. Skoras chips in with seven assists when he plays, but his red card this season hints at the kind of disciplined edge Gent sometimes lose. If Skoras pushes too hard trying to drag his team back into this, he could find himself watching from the stands again — and that's a real market angle worth considering in the bookings markets.
The surprising stat that I keep coming back to? Genk's recent form is wildly inconsistent. A 5-5 draw with RAAL La Louvière, a 5-1 hammering in the Europa League by Freiburg, and two goalless draws in their last three league games. They've gone cold in front of goal. Gent at home, with something to play for, could nick something here.
The odds have Genk as favourites at 2.25, with Gent at 2.85 and the draw at 3.70. Honestly? The draw price looks interesting given both sides' recent lack of goals and Genk's inconsistent finishing. Both teams to score also carries genuine appeal — Gent have the firepower, and Genk always create chances regardless of form.
My bold prediction: Genk win 2-1, with Kanga grabbing a consolation for the hosts and at least one booking from the Gent camp as frustrations mount. Genk are the better side and the data screams it — but Gent will make them work for every inch of it.
Saturday evening in Ghent. A crowd that needs a hero. A visiting side chasing glory. Football doesn't get much better than this — make sure you're watching.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Gerkens | Belgium | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| D. Roef | Belgium | 32 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 84 |
| D. Vanzeir | Belgium | 28 | Attacker | 175 | 68 |
| Leonardo Lopes | Portugal | 27 | Defender | 168 | 61 |
| W. Kanga | Côte d'Ivoire | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 76 |
| T. Watanabe | Japan | 29 | Defender | 184 | 76 |
| M. Skóraś | Poland | 26 | Midfielder | 172 | 64 |
| Tiago Araújo | Portugal | 25 | Defender | 184 | 78 |
| A. Guðjohnsen | Iceland | 24 | Attacker | 187 | n/a |
| D. Yokota | Japan | 25 | Attacker | 169 | 66 |
| A. Ito | Japan | 27 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| M. Samoise | Belgium | 24 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| Hélio Varela | Portugal | 24 | Midfielder | 176 | 69 |
| M. Delorge-Knieper | Belgium | 21 | Midfielder | 189 | n/a |
| S. Kotto | Cameroon | 22 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
| M. Sonko | Sweden | 21 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| T. De Vlieger | Belgium | 20 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| A. Omgba | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 190 | n/a |
| M. El Âdfaoui | Belgium | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Goore | Côte d'Ivoire | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Hrošovský | Slovakia | 34 | Midfielder | 173 | 65 |
| B. Heynen | Belgium | 29 | Midfielder | 183 | 73 |
| K. Nkuba | Belgium | 24 | Defender | 180 | 82 |
| H. Van Crombrugge | Belgium | 33 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 86 |
| J. Kayembe | Congo DR | 31 | Defender | 182 | 73 |
| Oh Hyeon-Gyu | Korea Republic | 25 | Attacker | 185 | 72 |
| A. Zeqiri | Switzerland | 26 | Attacker | 185 | 81 |
| Mujaid Sadick | Spain | 26 | Defender | 183 | 81 |
| L. Oyen | Belgium | 23 | Attacker | 174 | 69 |
| K. Pierre | USA | 23 | Defender | 175 | 70 |
| Z. El Ouahdi | Morocco | 24 | Defender | 171 | 66 |
| N. Sattlberger | Austria | 22 | Midfielder | 189 | 73 |
| J. Erabi | Sweden | 22 | Attacker | 183 | n/a |
| J. Steuckers | Belgium | 24 | Midfielder | 179 | 68 |
| Y. Medina | Ecuador | 21 | Midfielder | 177 | 73 |
| M. Smets | Belgium | 22 | Defender | 184 | 74 |
| Noah Adedeji-Sternberg | Belgium | 20 | Attacker | 182 | 69 |
| I. Bangoura | Guinea | 22 | Midfielder | 190 | 78 |
| Brad Ryan Manguelle | Belgium | 18 | Defender | 185 | 74 |
| K. Karetsas | Belgium | 18 | Midfielder | 171 | 58 |
Gent vs Genk match odds
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