Royal Antwerp vs Genk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026

Royal Antwerp vs Genk Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -109

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We are expecting a low number of goals when Antwerp meet Genk. The odds of -109 for Under 2.5 look really attractive and we can play the Total Goals market with confidence.

The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Antwerp vs Genk, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Royal Antwerp vs Genk Preview

Royal Antwerp host Genk at Bosuil Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 22 August.

Royal Antwerp have been handed back-to-back league losses. Their last Pro League game saw them land a 3-0 road victory over Kortrijk at Guldensporenstadion. The Reds had seven shots on target and 51% possession, while Anthony Valencia bagged two goals and Rein Van Helden scored the other.

Genk claimed a home win in their previous game. A 3-2 victory occurred against Westerlo at Cegeka Arena. Jess Thorup's team were 51% in the possession stakes and managed seven shots on goal, while Rafiu Durosinmi, Bryan Heynen and Aaron Bibout were on the scoresheet.

Goalless Draw in in Pair’s Previous H2H

When the teams last met, we saw Genk draw 0-0 at home to RAFC at Cegeka Arena. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured four Genk victories, four draws and two RAFC wins.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Royal Antwerp	2	2	0	0	5	1	4	5:1	6
7	Genk	2	1	0	1	4	4	0	4:4	3

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RAFC have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts. Marvin Compper's side have averaged 54.2% possession and 6.8 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.3 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 13.1 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Christopher Scott has found the net 3 times, with Anthony Valencia, Rein Van Helden, Michael Frey and Vincent Janssen scoring 2 each. The top assist makers are Thibo Somers, Daam Foulon and Vincent Janssen, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Genk have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 19.0 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 55.1% possession, 6.7 corners in their favour and 3.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 11.6 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Aaron Bibout has scored 3, followed by Rafiu Durosinmi, Robin Mirisola and Junya Ito with 2 goals apiece. Junya Ito has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Royal Antwerp predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Taishi Brandon Nozawa (GK), Thibo Somers, Yuto Tsunashima, Rein Van Helden, Eran Tuypens, Jules Ahoka, Xander Dierckx, Modibo Fofana, Anthony Valencia, Ibrahim Salah, Michael Frey.

Genk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucca Kiaba Brughmans (GK), Zakaria El Ouahdi, Josue Kongolo, Matte Smets, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Bryan Heynen, Junya Ito, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Ayumu Yokoyama, Rafiu Durosinmi.

Main Match Prediction

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 for this Pro League encounter. This wager gives us the opportunity to land odds of -109 and we feel confident of securing a return.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 RAFC games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 RAFC games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Genk games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Genk games.

Our job is to consult the latest Pro League team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 52.1% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Royal Antwerp 1 - 1 Genk

An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of +450. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Junya Ito Over 0.5 Shots On Target +120

Junya Ito (Genk) can be wagered at +120 to have a minimum of one shot on goal. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.

Latest Junya Ito Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

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Anthony Valencia to Score +340

Anthony Valencia (RAFC) has registered two goals in his past four Pro League games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +340.

Latest Anthony Valencia Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Royal Antwerp To Have Most Corners +105

It’s been an average of 7.00 Royal Antwerp corners in the past 5 games, while the previous 10 Genk away matches have seen them average 3.40. The Corner Match bet can be won by RAFC and odds of +105 can be taken.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Royal Antwerp

Total

10.80 6.80 4.00

Home

8.40 5.20 3.20

Away

10.90 5.90 5.00

Genk

Total

10.00 6.70 3.30

Home

11.90 7.60 4.30

Away

7.70 3.40 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-135

Under 8.5

-106

Royal Antwerp Corners

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-156

Genk Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-143

Most Corners

1

+108

X

+575

2

-103

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Royal Antwerp 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 an approximate 45% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +120 betting odds for Genk triumphing in this Pro League encounter. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +215 about Royal Antwerp.

If Genk and RAFC play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -114.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -159.

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Full-Time Result

1

+215

X

+230

2

+120

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+110

2

+165

Double Chance

1X

-156

12

-333

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+123

2

-179

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-115

2 Hcp -0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-109

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+110

Rafiu Durosinmi is the First Goalscorer favourite at +500 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +190.

Rafiu Durosinmi (Genk)

First

+500

Anytime

+190

Jeppe Erenbjerg (Genk)

First

+575

Anytime

+220

Aaron Bibout (Genk)

First

+575

Anytime

+220

Michael Frey (RAFC)

First

+575

Anytime

+230

Ayumu Yokoyama (Genk)

First

+650

Anytime

+270

Daan Heymans (Genk)

First

+700

Anytime

+270

Gerard Vandeplas (RAFC)

First

+700

Anytime

+280

Robin Mirisola (Genk)

First

+800

Anytime

+300

Anthony Valencia (RAFC)

First

+850

Anytime

+340

Ibrahim Salah (RAFC)

First

+900

Anytime

+350

Junya Ito (Genk)

First

+950

Anytime

+380

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)

First

+1050

Anytime

+400

Modibo Fofana (RAFC)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Farouck Adekami (RAFC)

First

+1050

Anytime

+410

Mukhammadali Urinboev (RAFC)

First

+1150

Anytime

+450

Noah Adedeji-Sternberg (Genk)

First

+1200

Anytime

+480

Jarne Steuckers (Genk)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Thibo Somers (RAFC)

First

+1400

Anytime

+550

Bryan Heynen (Genk)

First

+1400

Anytime

+575

Ibrahima Bangoura (Genk)

First

+1500

Anytime

+600

Geoffrey Hairemans (RAFC)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Xander Dierckx (RAFC)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Yaimar Medina (Genk)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Jules Ahoka Jules (RAFC)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Nikolas Sattlberger (Genk)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Rafiu Durosinmi (Genk)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Jeppe Erenbjerg (Genk)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Aaron Bibout (Genk)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Michael Frey (RAFC)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Daan Heymans (Genk)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Gerard Vandeplas (RAFC)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Ayumu Yokoyama (Genk)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Robin Mirisola (Genk)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Ibrahim Salah (RAFC)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Anthony Valencia (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

Junya Ito (Genk)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Farouck Adekami (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-

Modibo Fofana (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Mukhammadali Urinboev (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Noah Adedeji-Sternberg (Genk)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Jarne Steuckers (Genk)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Thibo Somers (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Bryan Heynen (Genk)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-

Ibrahima Bangoura (Genk)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Geoffrey Hairemans (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Xander Dierckx (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Yaimar Medina (Genk)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Jules Ahoka Jules (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Nikolas Sattlberger (Genk)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Pro League matches only
RAFC have finished with five defeats, four wins and one draw in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Genk have collected four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

In the last meeting at Bosuil Stadion, Genk defeated RAFC by a 2-1 scoreline. The past 10 H2H games at Bosuil Stadion have resulted in four wins apiece along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Royal Antwerp Home Stats		4-1-5	2.30	0.90	1.40	3	7	3	7
Genk Away Stats		4-3-3	3.10	1.60	1.50	6	4	6	4

• 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

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Royal Antwerp vs Genk Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for RAFC vs Genk before making your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Pro League along with the latest injury news.

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