Genk vs SK Beveren Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Aug 2026
Genk vs SK Beveren Predictions
We’re expecting things to be one-sided enough to back Genk at -1.25 on the Asian Handicap against SK Beveren. Odds of -112 will be landed for a two-goal winning margin, with half stake back for a one-goal triumph.
Continue below for our full Genk vs SK Beveren betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Genk welcome SK Beveren to Cegeka Arena, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 28 August.
Genk drew on the road in their last game. A 4-4 scoreline was played out against Royal Antwerp at Bosuil Stadion. Jess Thorup's team recorded 53% possession and managed seven shots on target, while Josue Kongolo, Rafiu Durosinmi, Ayumu Yokoyama and Aaron Bibout bagged a goal.
SK Beveren have now lost back-to-back Pro League road games. In their previous league game, Zulte Waregem won 4-0 at Elindus Arena. They boasted 63% possession and recorded three shots on goal.
H2H: 1-1 Draw When Teams Last Clashed
Genk have not lost to SK Beveren in the past five meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Cegeka Arena. The past 5 H2H meetings have featured three Genk wins and two draws.
| Pro League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Genk |
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 16:12 | 12 |
| 11 |  Beveren |
8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 8:14 | 9 |
3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 18.1 attempts. Genk have had 54.3% possession and 6.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.7 corners.
Top goalscorer Aaron Bibout has found the net 4 times, Rafiu Durosinmi 3, with Ayumu Yokoyama and two other players on 2. The leading assistor is Junya Ito with 3.
SK Beveren have won 1 and lost 2, with an average of 0.7 goals from 10.0 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 51.0% possession, 3.3 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 17.3 attempts and 6.7 shots on goal.
Yoni Gomis and Chris Lokesa have found the net 1 times. Ferre Slegers and Christian Bruels are the top assist makers with 1 in the previous 3 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Genk confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucca Brughmans (GK), Zakaria El Ouahdi, Matte Smets, Josue Kongolo, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Bryan Heynen, Junya Ito, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Ayumu Yokoyama, Rafiu Durosinmi.
SK Beveren confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Johannes Schenk (GK), Laurent Jans, Yoni Gomis, Bruno Godeau, Christophe Janssens, Sieben Dewaele, Ferre Slegers, Kurt Abrahams, Christian Bruels, Chris Lokesa, Lennart Mertens.
Main Match Prediction
It makes sense to back Genk -1.25 at -112. The favourites are capable of winning this Pro League clash by two goals or more, with the stats suggesting that a comfortable victory is on the cards.
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
SK Beveren
There could be merit in backing Genk to win 2-0. Odds of +575 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk) is available at -132 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
Jeppe Erenbjerg (Genk) can be wagered to be among the goals at +145. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
The past five Genk home games have seen them awarded an average of 9.40 corners. We’re going to take the Overs for Genk Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get odds of -128.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has Genk on the Asian Handicap at -1.25, one or both teams drawing a blank combined with Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
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Genk vs SK Beveren 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 are regarded as having a 68% chance of winning this Pro League clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -217. The market implies that SK Beveren are the most unlikely to win at +550.
It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +155. Alternatively, Genk can be backed at -133 and SK Beveren are on offer at +475.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. BTTS Yes is available at -159 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
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Jeppe Erenbjerg is the First Goalscorer favourite at +410 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +140.
Stats: Last 10 Pro League matches only.
Genk are unbeaten over their previous eight games at Cegeka Arena. Jess Thorup's team have secured five wins, four draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.70.
The last meeting at Cegeka Arena saw Genk and SK Beveren draw 1-1.
| 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 | 1.40 | 0.70 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | |
| SK Beveren Away Stats |
0-0-2 | 3.50 | 0.50 | 3.00 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
- 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 League Stats
SK Beveren League Stats
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win and 2 defeats in the previous 3 matches
- 2 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 2 away matches.
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.67 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 3 matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 3.00 conceded in the previous 2 away matches
- An average of 2.67 goals per game in the previous 3 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 2 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 3 matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 2 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 3 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 2 away matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.33 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 2 away matches
- An average of 9.33 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 away matches
- An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 3 matches
- An average of 56.50% possession in the last 2 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 3 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 2 away matches
- Top Scorers for Genk this season are Rafiu Durosinmi (3), Aaron Bibout (2), Ayumu Yokoyama (1)
- Top Assistors for Genk this season are Jeppe Erenbjerg (2), Ayumu Yokoyama (1), Ibrahima Sory Bangoura (1)
Genk vs SK Beveren Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the Genk vs SK Beveren team news beforehand. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Pro League together with updated injury news.
Genk Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
SK Beveren Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Genk Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
SK Beveren Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Genk Substitutes
- 19Yaimar Medina
- 20Kevin Amaro
- 23Aaron Bibout
- 24Nikolas Sattlberger
- 26Tobias Lawal
- 29Robin Mirisola
- 32N. Adedeji-Sternberg
- 33Jerry Afriyie
- 38Daan Heymans
SK Beveren Substitutes
- 2Dominic Thompson
- 6Dante Rigo
- 9Elohim Kabore
- 10G. De Schryver
- 14Leandre Kuavita
- 17Jearl Margaritha
- 44Cheick Conde
- 48Jannik Robatsch
- 84J. Lusamba Tshiolola
Previous Genk Lineups
Previous SK Beveren Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Genk Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Jess Thorup
SK Beveren Player Stats & Squad
Pro League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gent | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15:4 | 22 |
| 2 | Club Brugge | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 19:4 | 21 |
| 3 | Charleroi | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16:7 | 21 |
| 4 | Union S-G | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 22:4 | 20 |
| 5 | Anderlecht | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9:6 | 16 |
| 6 | Westerlo | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 20:17 | 13 |
| 7 | Genk | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16:12 | 12 |
| 8 | Zulte Waregem | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | 11 |
| 9 | Standard Liège | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 11 |
| 10 | Lommel | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:9 | 11 |
| 11 | Beveren | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8:14 | 9 |
| 12 | Sint-Truiden | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15:16 | 8 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12:20 | 7 |
| 14 | Mechelen | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9:17 | 6 |
| 15 | OH Leuven | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6:14 | 5 |
| 16 | La Louvière | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:18 | 4 |
| 17 | Kortrijk | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2:18 | 3 |
| 18 | Cercle Brugge | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9:16 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Gent | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 12 |
| 3 | Genk | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 4 | Anderlecht | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 10 |
| 5 | Charleroi | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 9 |
| 6 | Beveren | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 7 | Union S-G | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9:1 | 8 |
| 8 | Westerlo | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12:10 | 7 |
| 9 | Standard Liège | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 10 | Zulte Waregem | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 11 | Lommel | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 12 | La Louvière | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:8 | 4 |
| 13 | Sint-Truiden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 14 | OH Leuven | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 15 | Royal Antwerp | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 16 | Mechelen | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 17 | Kortrijk | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 3 |
| 18 | Cercle Brugge | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:9 | 1 |
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