Genk vs SK Beveren preview

Belgium flag 2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium
Luminus Arena
Pro League
GenkGNK
SK BeverenWAB
KICKOFF :
Round 4 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Genk welcomes SK Beveren to the Luminus Arena for a Pro League regular season encounter in the 2026/2027 campaign. The home side enters as the clear stronger team according to power metrics, holding a substantial 38.9 point advantage with a score of 78.17 against the visitors 39.24. Current domestic league positions place Genk ninth and SK Beveren eleventh, setting up an intriguing mid table clash. Form readings show SK Beveren carrying a higher recent score of 16.67 while Genk sits at 8.67, though both sides lack detailed recent outing records. Set piece and efficiency data remain unavailable, limiting deeper tactical previews. The fixture promises a test of Genk home strength against a Beveren side seeking to close the overall quality gap.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Genk holds a 38.9 point power advantage with scores of 78.17 to 39.24.
  • Form: SK Beveren posts a higher form score of 16.67 compared to Genk at 8.67.
  • Squad: Detailed squad composition data is not available for either side.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable in the provided dataset.
  • Transition: Transition phase statistics are not specified for this match.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence and relies on proxy values only.
  • xVariable: The xVariable element lacks specific details in current inputs.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Genk J. Thorup
J. Thorup
VS
SK Beveren T. Bakens
T. Bakens
1.61
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Antwerp Rank: 73 D
Westerlo Rank: 71 W
Zulte-Waregem Rank: 72 L
Gent Rank: 74 D
OH Leuven Rank: 67 W
Antwerp Rank: 73 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Zulte-Waregem Rank: 72 L
Anderlecht Rank: 77 W
Antwerp Rank: 73 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
78.17
39.24
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Genk
SK Beveren
Power Score
78.17
39.24
League Position
9
11
Global Rank
91
450

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Genk — Opponent-weighted form score
SK Beveren — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Genk SK Beveren

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Luminus Arena
Capacity
24956
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Bert Verbeke

Expected Lineup

Referee : Bert Verbeke

Starting XI ▼

28
Lucca Brughmans
Lucca Brughmans Goalkeeper
6.59
17
Rafiu Durosinmi
Rafiu Durosinmi Centre Forward
7.44
6
Matte Smets
Matte Smets Right Back
6.67
10
Junya Ito
Junya Ito Right Wing
7.01
11
Jeppe Erenbjerg
Jeppe Erenbjerg Attacking Midfield
7.3
44
Josué Kongolo
Josué Kongolo Left Back
6.92
77
Zakaria El Ouahdi
Zakaria El Ouahdi Right Back
6.47
8
Bryan Heynen
Bryan Heynen Defensive Midfield
6.99
18
Joris Kayembe
Joris Kayembe Left Back
6.63
21
Ibrahima Bangoura
Ibrahima Bangoura Defensive Midfield
6.67
30
Ayumu Yokoyama
Ayumu Yokoyama Left Wing
7.12
Referee : Bert Verbeke

Starting XI ▼

1
Johannes Schenk
Johannes Schenk Goalkeeper
7.42
5
Chris Lokesa
Chris Lokesa Midfielder
6.83
34
Kurt Abrahams
Kurt Abrahams Midfielder
6.55
92
Lennart Mertens
Lennart Mertens Centre Forward
6.68
21
Laurent Jans
Laurent Jans Right Back
6.66
31
Bruno Godeau
Bruno Godeau Left Back
6.79
35
Yoni Gomis
Yoni Gomis Right Back
7.15
4
Christophe Janssens
Christophe Janssens Left Back
6.68
8
Ferre Slegers
Ferre Slegers Central Midfield
6.98
22
Christian Brüls
Christian Brüls Central Midfield
7.28
18
Sieben Dewaele
Sieben Dewaele Defensive Midfield
6.6

CONCLUSION

Genk is positioned to dictate proceedings at the Luminus Arena given its marked power superiority and home status in the Pro League. SK Beveren will look to exploit its stronger recent form reading to challenge the hosts and narrow the quality divide. Mid table positions add motivation for both teams to secure points and improve standing. With efficiency and set piece insights limited, emphasis falls on overall structural edges and in game adaptability. Genk should aim to leverage its power base for control while Beveren seeks counter opportunities. The encounter offers a platform for the home side to assert dominance in a league setting where margins often hinge on execution rather than raw metrics alone.