Gent vs Genk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 May 2026

Pro League Play-Off Betting Preview: Gent vs Genk

Gent clash with Genk in this Belgian Pro League play-off game, with a place in next season's Europa Conference League on the line. The match takes place at Planet Group Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Sunday 31 May.

We’re fairly bullish about the chances of Genk when they go up against Gent. The visitors looks a value opportunity at +120 on the Full-Time Result market and we anticipate a return.

Gent suffered a defeat in their last game. A 5-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Jan Breydel Stadion against Club Brugge. The Buffaloes had 44% possession and recorded two shots on target.

Genk won their previous game by a 2-0 scoreline. It was away from home against OH Leuven at King Power at Den Dreef. Nicky Hayen's men had 51% of possession and five shots on goal, with Junya Ito and Ayumu Yokoyama finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Genk are unbeaten in the past six games against Gent. In their last encounter, Genk enjoyed a 3-0 scoreline on home soil at Cegeka Arena. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Genk victories and one Gent win. There have also been four draws.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Genk	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
5	Gent	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Gent have 4 losses and 6 draws, averaging 0.4 goals from 2.4 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. Rik De Mil's side have averaged 44.6% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 14.3 attempts and 5.9 corners.

Wilfried Kanga is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Jean-Kevin Duverne and Max Dean both have 1. Mathias Delorge, Hyllarion Goore and Michal Skoras are the leading assists makers with 1.

Genk have won 4, lost 1 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.1 goals from 18.1 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal. The Smurfs average 52.0% possession, 6.3 corners in their favour and 2.8 corners against, while conceding 0.6 goals from 11.2 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

Aaron Bibout has top scored with 3, while Junya Ito and Daan Heymans are next best on 2. Junya Ito has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Gent confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Davy Roef (GK), Daiki Hashioka, Leonardo Lopes, Siebe van der Heyden, Tiago Araujo, Atsuki Ito, Tibe De Vlieger, Mathias Delorge, Michal Skoras, Wilfried Kanga, Abdelkahar Kadri.

Genk confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucca Brughmans (GK), Christian Akpan, Nikolas Sattlberger, Josue Kongolo, Adrian Palacios, Bryan Heynen, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Jarne Steuckers, Daan Heymans, Ayumu Yokoyama, Aaron Bibout.

Gent vs Genk Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Gent vs Genk with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Genk can’t be passed over when they play this Pro League encounter, especially as a price of +120 is available for this selection. Head to the 1x2 market and back this value pick.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Pro League experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Gent vs Genk league stats:

• Genk have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 45.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 50-55%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re demanding a bigger price, Racing Genk can be wagered at larger odds on the Asian Handicap. Also weigh up the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets for increased value.

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Our Match Prediction

Genk To Win @ +120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Gent 1 - 2 Genk

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Genk winning 2-1. Odds of +700 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daan Heymans to Score +250

Daan Heymans (Genk) has netted seven goals in his past nine Pro League matches away from home. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +250 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Daan Heymans Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+750

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Corners Prediction

Gent To Have Most Corners +104

There has been an average 6.00 corners for Gent in their past 5 home matches, with Genk averaging 3.00 corners in the last 10 away games. We can’t resist the opportunity to take +104 that Gent win the Corner Match bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Gent

Total

10.60 4.70 5.90

Home

11.90 5.40 6.50

Away

10.80 4.10 6.70

Genk

Total

9.10 6.30 2.80

Home

11.30 7.20 4.10

Away

7.60 3.00 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-103

Gent Corners

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-149

Genk Corners

Over 4.5

-104

Under 4.5

-137

Most Corners

1

-135

X

+650

2

+135

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Gent 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.

With a roughly 44% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their +125 betting odds for Gent winning this Pro League clash. Genk are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +190.

There are different ways to bet on Gent winning and that includes the -106 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Genk, you get half stakes refunded.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -189 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+250

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+120

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-357

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-156

2

+108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-106

2 Hcp +0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+130

The First Goalscorer favourite is Wilfried Kanga at +480, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Wilfried Kanga (Gent)

First

+480

Anytime

+175

Max Dean (Gent)

First

+575

Anytime

+210

Aaron Bibout (Genk)

First

+650

Anytime

+240

Hyllarion Goore (Gent)

First

+700

Anytime

+260

Jusef Erabi (Genk)

First

+750

Anytime

+260

Daan Heymans (Genk)

First

+750

Anytime

+270

Robin Mirisola (Genk)

First

+900

Anytime

+310

Abdelkahar Kadri (Gent)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Yira Sor (Genk)

First

+1000

Anytime

+370

Aimé Omgba (Gent)

First

+950

Anytime

+380

Junya Ito (Genk)

First

+1050

Anytime

+390

Konstantinos Karetsas (Genk)

First

+1150

Anytime

+400

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)

First

+1100

Anytime

+410

Hyun-seok Hong (Gent)

First

+1300

Anytime

+475

Jarne Steuckers (Genk)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Ken Nkuba (Genk)

First

+1500

Anytime

+510

Atsuki Ito (Gent)

First

+1400

Anytime

+550

Michal Skóras (Gent)

First

+1500

Anytime

+550

Bryan Heynen (Genk)

First

+1500

Anytime

+550

Momodou Lamin Sonko (Gent)

First

+1500

Anytime

+550

Mathias Delorge (Gent)

First

+1600

Anytime

+650

Ibrahima Bangoura (Genk)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Siebe Van der Heyden (Gent)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Tibe De Vlieger (Gent)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Yaimar Medina (Genk)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Nikolas Sattlberger (Genk)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Stats: Pro League matches only
Gent have not won at Planet Group Arena in the past five matches. The Buffaloes have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Genk have five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

The last Planet Group Arena meeting saw Gent and Genk draw 1-1. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H matches at Planet Group Arena include six Genk triumphs, two draws and two Gent wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Gent Home Stats		3-4-3	2.30	1.20	1.10	3	7	5	5
Genk Away Stats		5-2-3	3.40	1.80	1.60	7	3	7	3

• 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

Gent vs Genk Lineups & Team News

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