Lech Poznan vs Genk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Aug 2025

Europa League qualifying Betting Preview: Lech Poznan vs Genk

Polish Ekstraklasa team Lech Poznan host Belgian Pro League side Genk in the first leg of this Europa League qualifying tie at Stadion Poznan, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Thursday 21 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We’ll split our stake by backing Lech Poznan +0.25 at odds of -105 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Genk.

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In the last Lech Poznan game, they played out a 1-1 Polish Ekstraklasa draw at home to Korona Kielce at Stadion Poznan. The Railwaymen had eight shots on target and boasted 63% possession, with Luis Palma bagging the goal.

Genk won their previous game 2-1. This was a Belgian Pro League away victory at King Power at Den Dreef against OH Leuven. Thorsten Fink's side recorded 50% possession, with Zakaria El Ouahdi netting twice.

Ekstraklasa		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Lech	20	7	8	5	31	30	1	31:30	29

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Genk	24	8	8	8	33	35	-2	33:35	32

Lech have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. The Railwaymen have averaged 59.7% possession and 5.7 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 5.4 corners from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.

Top scorer Mikael Ishak has found the net 7 times, with Afonso Sousa and Ali Gholizadeh getting 4 and 3 respectively. Leading assistor is Joel Pereira with 5.

Genk have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Thorsten Fink's men have averaged 58.1% possession, 3.8 corners taken and 3.6 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts.

Zakaria El Ouahdi got 5 goals, Toluwalase Arokodare notched 3, while Hyun-Gyu Oh and two other players scored 1. Jarne Steuckers has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Lech Poznan confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Bartosz Mrozek (GK), Alex Douglas, Mateusz Skrzypczak, Antonio Milic, Joao Moutinho, Antoni Kozubal, Gisli Thordarson, Luis Palma, Filip Jagiello, Leo Bengtsson, Mikael Ishak.

Genk confirmed lineup (4-3-2-1): Tobias Lawal (GK), Zakaria El Ouahdi, Mujaid Sadick, Matte Smets, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Bryan Heynen, Patrik Hrosovsky, Jarne Steuckers, Collins Sor, Hyun-Gyu Oh.

Lech Poznan vs Genk Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Lech Poznan vs Genk betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re backing Lech Poznan at -105 in this Europa League qualifying game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Europa League qualifying stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Lech Poznan vs Genk Europa League qualifying & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Lech in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Lech in 16 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Lech in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Genk in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Genk in 3 of their last 5 games.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lech 2 - 1 Genk

A 2-1 win in favor of Lech is available at odds of +900. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikael Ishak to Score +163

Mikael Ishak (Lech) has racked up four goals in his past five home matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +163 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Mikael Ishak Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+140

First

+390

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -109

The past five Genk games average 7.00 corners, with the previous five Lech home matches averaging 8.40. We advise betting on the -109 that the sides won’t cover the line, with this Total Corners bet hopefully providing a return.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lech

Total

11.10 5.70 5.40

Home

9.80 4.90 4.90

Away

11.40 5.50 5.90

Genk

Total

7.40 3.80 3.60

Home

8.10 4.70 3.40

Away

7.50 3.90 3.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-110

Lech Corners

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-147

Genk Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-143

Most Corners

1

+165

X

+700

2

-139

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Lech Poznan 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 52% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Genk are favourites to come out on top in this Europa League qualifying clash and they’re available at -108 with the bookmakers. Lech Poznan are seen as the most unlikely winner at +235.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Lech are +143 here. However, if you want to back favourites Genk, then -213 is on offer.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -182.

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Full-Time Result

1

+235

X

+280

2

-108

Half-Time Result

1

+275

X

+140

2

+145

Double Chance

1X

-130

12

-417

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+143

2

-213

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-122

2 Hcp -0.5

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+133

Mikael Ishak is available at +140 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +390 to find the net first.

Mikael Ishak (Lech)

First

+140

Anytime

+390

Tolu Arokodare (Genk)

First

+170

Anytime

+440

Hyeon-gyu Oh (Genk)

First

+195

Anytime

+480

Yira Sor (Genk)

First

+270

Anytime

+575

Jarne Steuckers (Genk)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Ken Nkuba (Genk)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Filip Szymczak (Lech)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Konstantinos Karetsas (Genk)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Noah Adedeji-Sternberg (Genk)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Patrik Wålemark (Lech)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Bryan Fiabema (Lech)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Daniel Håkans (Lech)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Bryan Heynen (Genk)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Luis Palma (Lech)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Ibrahima Bangoura (Genk)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Joao Moutinho (Lech)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Patrik Hrosovsky (Genk)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Gísli Thordarson (Lech)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Antoni Kozubal (Lech)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Nikolas Sattlberger (Genk)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Filip Jagiello (Lech)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Latest Europa League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Lech Poznan Stats

Genk Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 59.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 59.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 58.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Lech Poznan vs Genk Lineups & Team News

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