Genk vs Royal Antwerp Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 May 2026

Pro League Betting Preview: Genk vs Royal Antwerp

Genk welcome Royal Antwerp to Cegeka Arena, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Tuesday 19 May.

Genk look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of -147 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when they clash with Antwerp.

Genk played out a 0-0 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Stade Maurice Dufrasne against Standard Liège. Nicky Hayen's men recorded five shots on target and had 51% possession.

Royal Antwerp were beaten in their previous three games and the latest was away at King Power at Den Dreef. OH Leuven claimed a 3-0 victory. The Reds dominated possession with 64% of the ball and managed four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Bosuil Stadion, with Genk claiming the away win. Beating RAFC by a 2-1 scoreline. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five Genk wins, three draws and two RAFC successes.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Genk	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
11	Royal Antwerp	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Genk have 4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 16.2 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. The Smurfs have averaged 49.8% possession and 5.5 corners per game, conceding 1.1 goals and 4.0 corners from 11.0 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Aaron Bibout is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Zakaria El Ouahdi and Daan Heymans each have 3. Junya Ito has recorded the most assists with 3.

RAFC have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. There’s been an average of 55.6% possession, 6.6 corners awarded and 2.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.

Christopher Scott has landed 4 goals, Vincent Janssen 3, with Gyrano Kerk and two others scoring 1. Vincent Janssen and Anthony Valencia have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Genk confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucca Brughmans (GK), Zakaria El Ouahdi, Matte Smets, Josue Kongolo, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Nikolas Sattlberger, Bryan Heynen, Junya Ito, Robin Mirisola, Ayumu Yokoyama, Aaron Bibout.

Royal Antwerp confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Taishi Brandon Nozawa (GK), Yuto Tsunashima, Jules Ahoka, Rein Van Helden, Thibo Somers, Mauricio Benitez, Xander Dierckx, Daam Foulon, Geoffry Hairemans, Christopher Scott, Gerard Vandeplas.

Genk vs Royal Antwerp Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Genk vs Royal Antwerp bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

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 -147 that the favourites claim a victory.

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 Genk vs Royal Antwerp league stats:

• RAFC have lost their last 3 games.
• RAFC have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• RAFC have lost 11 of their last 20 games.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 59.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

There are some different ways to back Racing Genk if you’re in search of a bigger potential return. This includes the Asian Handicap where they have to win by a certain margin.

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Our Match Prediction

Genk To Win @ -147 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Genk 2 - 0 Royal Antwerp

Genk are available to back at +575 to secure a 2-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zakaria El Ouahdi to Score +320

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk) has managed three goals in his past ten Pro League games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +320.

Latest Zakaria El Ouahdi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+850

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Corners Prediction

Genk Under 5.5 Corners -108

Genk have had under 5.5 corners in two consecutive matches, with Royal Antwerp conceding under 5.5 corners in the previous four games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Genk to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -108.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Genk

Total

9.50 5.50 4.00

Home

11.00 7.00 4.00

Away

7.80 2.70 5.10

Royal Antwerp

Total

9.30 6.60 2.70

Home

8.70 5.20 3.50

Away

9.60 5.60 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-135

Under 9.5

-105

Genk Corners

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-111

Royal Antwerp Corners

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

-105

Most Corners

1

-213

X

+700

2

+210

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Genk vs Royal Antwerp 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.

With an approximate 66% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -192 betting odds for Genk triumphing in this Pro League encounter. The +460 means that Royal Antwerp are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

One way of getting with Genk is taking them at -118 on the Asian Handicap -1. You’re successful if they beat RAFC by two goals and get money back if the margin is just one.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -147 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

The top football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the Pro League games.

Full-Time Result

1

-192

X

+325

2

+460

Half-Time Result

1

-106

X

+135

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-476

X2

+145

Draw No Bet

1

-526

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-118

2 Hcp +1

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+104

Aaron Bibout is the market leader at +450 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Aaron Bibout (Genk)

First

+450

Anytime

+155

Jusef Erabi (Genk)

First

+500

Anytime

+175

Robin Mirisola (Genk)

First

+550

Anytime

+200

Daan Heymans (Genk)

First

+600

Anytime

+210

Vincent Janssen (RAFC)

First

+750

Anytime

+260

Yira Sor (Genk)

First

+750

Anytime

+270

Junya Ito (Genk)

First

+800

Anytime

+270

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)

First

+850

Anytime

+300

Gerard Vandeplas (RAFC)

First

+1000

Anytime

+350

Ken Nkuba (Genk)

First

+1000

Anytime

+350

Konstantinos Karetsas (Genk)

First

+1000

Anytime

+360

Jarne Steuckers (Genk)

First

+1050

Anytime

+360

Noah Adedeji-Sternberg (Genk)

First

+1000

Anytime

+370

Marwan Al-Sahafi (RAFC)

First

+1200

Anytime

+430

Bryan Heynen (Genk)

First

+1200

Anytime

+430

Ibrahima Bangoura (Genk)

First

+1300

Anytime

+450

Farouck Adekami (RAFC)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Gyrano Kerk (RAFC)

First

+1400

Anytime

+500

Yaimar Medina (Genk)

First

+1600

Anytime

+550

Mukhammadali Urinboev (RAFC)

First

+1600

Anytime

+575

Anthony Valencia (RAFC)

First

+1600

Anytime

+575

Thibo Somers (RAFC)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Christopher Scott (RAFC)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Dennis Praet (RAFC)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Nikolas Sattlberger (Genk)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Joris Kayembe (Genk)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Josue Ndenge-Kongolo (Genk)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Adrian Palacios (Genk)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Geoffrey Hairemans (RAFC)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Mujaid Sadick (Genk)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Stats: Pro League matches only
Genk haven’t tasted defeat in eight consecutive matches at Cegeka Arena. Nicky Hayen's men have clocked up five wins, four draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

RAFC have recorded six defeats, three victories and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

The past meeting at Cegeka Arena saw Genk draw 1-1 with RAFC. The previous 10 H2H games at Cegeka Arena have ended in five Genk victories, three draws and two RAFC wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Genk Home Stats		5-4-1	2.10	1.30	0.80	4	6	3	7
Royal Antwerp Away Stats		3-1-6	2.60	1.20	1.40	6	4	4	6

• 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

Genk vs Royal Antwerp Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Genk vs RAFC without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Pro League along with up-to-date injury news.

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