FCV Dender EH
Football Belgian Pro League Van Roy Stadium Sun 1 Feb 11:00
KRC Genk
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  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Pro League Betting Preview: Dender vs Genk

Bottom club Dender go head-to-head with Genk at Van Roy Stadium, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Sunday 1 February.

Line Could be Covered by Dender

Dender +0.5 can deliver a return at odds of -116 when they clash with Genk. We’ll side with the hosts on the Asian Handicap, knowing that a win or draw would be enough to land a payout with this bet.

2-1 Win for Genk in Last H2H Battle

Bottom-of-the-table Dender played Anderlecht on their travels in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Lotto Park. Hayk Milkon's side had only 39% possession and recorded two shots on target.

Genk hosted Cercle Brugge at Cegeka Arena in their previous Pro League game, ending in a 1-1 draw. The Smurfs had the lion’s share of the ball recording 56% possession and six shots on goal, while Collins Sor found the net.

Three days ago, Genk triumphed 2-1 at home to Swedish Allsvenskan side Malmo FF in the Europa League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Genk claim a 2-1 home win over Dender at Cegeka Arena. The past 3 games between these teams have resulted in Genk winning each time.

Pro League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
7 Genk logo Genk 29 11 8 10 41 42 -1 41:42 41
16 Dender logo Dender 29 3 10 16 23 48 -25 23:48 19
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Dender – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. Dender have had 45.7% possession and 3.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.7 corners.

Top goalscorer is Bruny Nsimba on 4 goals, while David Toshevski has bagged 3 and Roman Kvet 2. Leading assistor is Bruny Nsimba with 3.

Genk – Last 10 League Games

Genk have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 15.2 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal. Nicky Hayen's team average 60.2% possession, 5.5 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 13.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Hyun-Gyu Oh has top scored with 3, while Collins Sor, Daan Heymans and Bryan Heynen are next on 2. Konstantinos Karetsas has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 6.

Confirmed Lineups

Dender confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Gauthier Gallon (GK), Luc Marijnissen, Kobe Cools, Bryan Goncalves, Marsoni Sambu, Noah Mbamba, Malcolm Viltard, Fabio Ferraro, David Toshevski, Roman Kvet, Bruny Nsimba.

Genk confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Tobias Lawal (GK), Zakaria El Ouahdi, Mujaid Sadick, Matte Smets, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Daan Heymans, Bryan Heynen, Yaimar Medina, Konstantinos Karetsas, Aaron Bibout, Junya Ito.

Dender vs Genk Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Dender vs Genk betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Dender look like the value bet on the Asian Handicap for this Pro League game. Backing the home team at +0.5 at -116 looks like the way forward, with plenty of juice in this price.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best Pro League stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

Key Dender vs Genk league stats:

  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Dender in 3 consecutive games.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Dender in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Dender in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Genk in 6 consecutive games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Genk in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Genk in 14 of their last 20 games.
Dender +0.5 Probability

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 53.8% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Dender Dender logo 1 - 1 Genk logo Genk

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +475. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bruny Nsimba to Score +300 BetMGM logo

Bruny Nsimba (Dender) has racked up three goals in his past five Pro League games on home soil. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +300.

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Corners Prediction

Genk Under 5.5 Corners -147 BetMGM logo

There’s been an average of 3.40 corners for Genk in their past 5 away games, with the corner count against Dender being under 5.5 in their last seven home matches. The Genk Team Corners line could be on the high side based on the latest stats and -147 is available to back.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Dender Logo Dender
Total
8.30 3.60 4.70
Home
7.50 3.00 4.50
Away
9.40 3.80 5.60
Genk Logo Genk
Total
9.60 5.50 4.10
Home
10.20 6.80 3.40
Away
7.60 3.90 3.70
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Dender +0.5 -116
Total Goals Under 2.5 -109
Team Corners Genk Under 5.5 -147

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Dender vs Genk Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Genk Match Odds Suggest Victory

The bookies have Genk as +102 favourites for this Pro League clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 50% likely to win. Dender are the +260 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Genk at -222 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Dender at +150.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -147.

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Hyeon-gyu Oh is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Hyeon-gyu Oh is the First Goalscorer favourite at +390. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +150.

Player Goals
Hyeon-gyu Oh (Genk)
First
+150
Anytime
+390
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Daan Heymans (Genk)
First
+270
Anytime
+700
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Bruny Nsimba (Dender)
First
+290
Anytime
+700
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Six of Past Ten Dender Home Games Have Been Defeats

Dender have finished with six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Genk have failed to win in their last four matches on their travels. The Smurfs have four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

The previous Van Roy Stadium encounter involved a 1-0 Genk win against Dender.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Dender logo Dender Home Stats 1-3-6 2.40 0.70 1.70 4 6 4 6
Genk logo Genk Away Stats 3-4-3 2.80 1.30 1.50 7 3 8 2
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Dender logo Dender League Stats
Genk logo Genk League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Dender vs Genk Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Dender vs Genk team news before wagering. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Pro League along with the latest injury news.

Dender Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Genk Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Dender Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

93 Gauthier Gallon
5 Luc Marijnissen 21 Kobe Cools 7 Bryan Goncalves
70 Marsoni Sambu 17 Noah Mbamba 24 Malcolm Viltard 88 Fabio Ferraro
9 David Toshevski 16 Roman Kvet 77 Bruny Nsimba
26 Tobias Lawal
77 Zakaria El Ouahdi 3 Mujaid Sadick 6 Matte Smets 18 Joris Kayembe Ditu
38 Daan Heymans 8 Bryan Heynen 19 Yaimar Medina
20 K. Karetsas 23 Aaron Bibout 10 Junya Ito

Genk Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Dender Substitutes

  • 1Louis Fortin
  • 6Bo De Kerf
  • 10Dion Sahi
  • 18Nathan Rodes
  • 23Desmond Acquah
  • 27Alireza Jahanbakhsh
  • 44Luc De Fougerolles
  • 67Nail Moutha-Sebtaoui
  • 90Mohamed Berte

Genk Substitutes

  • 1H. van Crombrugge
  • 7Jarne Steuckers
  • 9Hyun-Gyu Oh
  • 14Collins Sor
  • 21I. Sory Bangoura
  • 24Nikolas Sattlberger
  • 27Ken Nkuba
  • 29Robin Mirisola
  • 44Josue Kongolo

Previous Dender Lineups

25 Jan Pro League
Anderlecht 0-0 Dender
18 Jan Pro League
Dender 1-0 Royal Antwerp
27 Dec Pro League
Mechelen 1-1 Dender
20 Dec Pro League
Dender 0-1 Standard Liège
14 Dec Pro League
Dender 1-5 Club Brugge
05 Dec Pro League
La Louvière 1-2 Dender

Previous Genk Lineups

29 Jan Europa League
Genk 2-1 Malmo FF
25 Jan Pro League
Genk 1-1 Cercle Brugge
22 Jan Europa League
Utrecht 0-2 Genk
17 Jan Pro League
Zulte Waregem 2-1 Genk
26 Dec Pro League
Genk 3-5 Club Brugge
19 Dec Pro League
Charleroi 2-2 Genk

Injuries & Suspensions

Dender Injury Table
Type Name Info
Kobe Cools Knock
Benjamin Fredrick Other
Michael Verrips Other
Genk Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Dender Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Hayk Milkon

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Fabio Ferraro 88 D 22 1923 22 0 0 3 3 0
Luc Marijnissen 5 D 22 1921 22 0 1 0 3 0
Roman Kvet 16 M 22 1774 21 1 3 0 3 0
Noah Mbamba 17 M 22 1764 22 0 0 1 3 0
Malcolm Viltard 24 M 21 1577 20 1 0 0 5 1

Genk Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Nicky Hayen

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Matte Smets 6 D 22 1980 22 0 0 1 2 0
Bryan Heynen 8 M 22 1951 22 0 3 0 4 0
Mujaid Sadick 3 D 22 1922 22 0 2 0 3 1
Zakaria El Ouahdi 77 D 16 1392 16 0 4 2 2 0
Konstantinos Karetsas 20 M 20 1363 16 4 0 7 2 0
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Belgian Pro League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Union S-G 29 18 9 2 47:16 63
2 Club Brugge 29 19 3 7 55:35 60
3 Sint-Truiden 29 18 3 8 46:32 57
4 Mechelen 29 12 9 8 38:33 45
5 Anderlecht 29 12 8 9 41:36 44
6 Gent 29 12 6 11 46:42 42
7 Genk 29 11 8 10 41:42 41
8 Standard Liège 29 11 6 12 27:35 39
9 Westerlo 29 10 8 11 36:40 38
10 Royal Antwerp 29 9 8 12 31:31 35
11 Charleroi 29 9 7 13 38:41 34
12 OH Leuven 29 8 7 14 31:43 31
13 La Louvière 29 6 12 11 25:32 30
14 Zulte Waregem 29 7 8 14 37:47 29
15 Cercle Brugge 29 6 10 13 36:45 28
16 Dender 29 3 10 16 23:48 19
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Union S-G 15 14 1 0 32:5 43
2 Club Brugge 14 10 2 2 30:18 32
3 Sint-Truiden 14 10 1 3 22:16 31
4 Anderlecht 14 8 4 2 23:11 28
5 Gent 15 8 2 5 27:17 26
6 Mechelen 15 6 6 3 19:16 24
7 Royal Antwerp 15 6 4 5 21:18 22
8 Genk 15 6 4 5 21:20 22
9 Westerlo 15 6 3 6 17:16 21
10 Zulte Waregem 14 5 3 6 18:19 18
11 Charleroi 15 4 5 6 20:21 17
12 Standard Liège 14 4 5 5 14:18 17
13 La Louvière 14 3 6 5 7:11 15
14 OH Leuven 14 3 5 6 17:18 14
15 Cercle Brugge 15 1 5 9 19:31 8
16 Dender 14 1 5 8 11:25 8