Genk vs Cercle Brugge Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Feb 2025

Back Genk to Beat Cercle

We’re heading to the Full-Time Result market and selecting Genk to land a victory, with odds of -167 looking generous. We think they should be able to overcome Cercle Brugge over ninety minutes.

3-2 Triumph for Genk in Last H2H

Genk last game was a 1-0 victory over Beerschot at Cegeka Arena. That means it’s now been eleven home wins on the spin. Thorsten Fink's side enjoyed 64% possession and managed five shots on target, with Joris Kayembe Ditu netting the winner in the 31st minute.

Cercle Brugge drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home at Jan Breydel Stadion against Standard Liège. The Bruges outfit had three shots on goal and 53% possession, while Flavio Nazinho found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Genk won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 3-2 away victory was recorded against Cercle at Jan Breydel Stadion. The previous 10 H2H matches have featured five draws, four victories for Genk and just one for Cercle.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Genk	2	0	1	1	2	3	-1	2:3	1
14	Cercle Brugge	3	0	1	2	0	4	-4	0:4	1

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7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. Genk have had 57.6% possession and 4.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.9 corners.

Toluwalase Arokodare is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Zakaria El Ouahdi, Konstantinos Karetsas, Jarne Steuckers and Patrik Hrosovsky each have 2. Toluwalase Arokodare is the leading assists maker with 3.

Cercle have 3 victories, 2 defeats and 5 draws, averaging 9.5 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. Ferdinand Feldhofer's team average 46.4% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts.

Kevin Denkey has landed 3 goals, Kazeem Olaigbe 2, with Flavio Nazinho and two others scoring 1. Gary Magnee and Abu Francis have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Genk confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Penders (GK), Ken Nkuba, Mujaid Sadick, Matte Smets, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Nikolas Sattlberger, Bryan Heynen, Jarne Steuckers, Patrik Hrosovsky, Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Hyun-Gyu Oh.

Cercle Brugge confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Maxime Delanghe (GK), Ibrahim Diakite, Christiaan Ravych, Edgaras Utkus, Erick Nunes, Gary Magnee, Abu Francis, Hannes van der Bruggen, Lawrence Agyekum, Thibo Somers, Felipe Augusto.

Genk vs Cercle Brugge Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re confident in the chances of Genk when they line up in this Pro League clash, with our selection making lots of appeal. Take the odds of -167 that the favourites claim a victory.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Genk vs Cercle Brugge league stats:

• Genk have won all of their last 10 games at home.
• Genk have won all of their last 5 games at home.
• Genk have won 11 consecutive games at home.

Genk to Win Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re expecting Racing Genk to win but also think they’ll keep a clean sheet, then it stands to reason to back the bigger odds on the Result + Both Teams to Score No market.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Genk 2 - 0 Cercle Brugge

Our correct score prediction is a 2-0 win for Genk which is available at odds of +650. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -100

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four consecutive Genk matches, while the same outcome has happened in three  straight Cercle Brugge away games. The Total Corners line looks too big and we’re content to go under this number at odds of -100.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Genk

Total

9.00 4.10 4.90

Home

8.70 4.90 3.80

Away

9.20 4.90 4.30

Cercle Brugge

Total

10.10 4.60 5.50

Home

10.60 5.90 4.70

Away

10.60 5.20 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-103

Under 9.5

-135

Genk Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Cercle Brugge Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-213

X

+575

2

+205

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Genk vs Cercle Brugge Odds

The Genk betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are -172 favourites to land victory in this First Division A encounter which means a 63% chance of winning. Cercle Brugge are the outsiders at +460 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite.

Head over to the Bet Builder and you’ll find all the popular football betting site markets available. Pro League selections can then be combined together in a same-game accumulator which you can cheer on.

Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+295

2

+460

Half-Time Result

1

+107

X

+140

2

+380

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-417

X2

+128

Draw No Bet

1

-476

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-102

2 Hcp +1

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+102

Genk vs Cercle Brugge Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Genk vs Cercle team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Pro League squads.

Genk Team Page Cercle Brugge Team Page