Standard Liège vs Genk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 May 2026

Pro League Betting Preview: Standard Liège vs Genk

Standard Liège meet Genk at Stade Maurice Dufrasne, with kick-off set for 12:15 on Saturday 16 May.

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Standard Liège +0.25 at -112 against Genk. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

Standard Liège made it back-to-back Pro League victories in their last league game. Landing a 2-1 home win against OH Leuven at Stade Maurice Dufrasne. The Reds enjoyed 54% possession and managed four shots on target, with Henry Lawrence and Casper Nielsen scoring one goal apiece.

Genk claimed a 3-0 home win over Westerlo at Cegeka Arena in their previous game. Nicky Hayen's team were 49% in the possession stakes and recorded four shots on goal, while Aaron Bibout, Robin Mirisola and Junya Ito were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Standard have gone unbeaten in their past three matches against Genk, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Cegeka Arena. The previous 10 H2H meetings have led to four wins each and two draws.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Genk	40	15	14	11	57	53	4	57:53	38
2	Standard Liège	40	16	9	15	44	46	-2	44:46	37

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Standard have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Vincent Euvrard's men have averaged 46.7% possession and 3.4 corners per match, conceding 0.9 goals and 6.8 corners from 4.4 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts.

Top scorer Casper Nielsen has found the net 3 times, with Henry Lawrence, Timothe Nkada, Rafiki Said and Tobias Mohr getting 2 goals each. Adnane Abid is the top assists maker with 4.

Genk have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 5.0 shots on goal, 14.5 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Smurfs average 50.4% possession, 5.2 corners taken and 4.0 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 11.2 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Aaron Bibout and Daan Heymans have top scored with 4 goals, while Zakaria El Ouahdi is next on 3. Junya Ito has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Standard Liège confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Matthieu Epolo (GK), Ibe Hautekiet, David Bates, Henry Lawrence, Marlon Fossey, Ibrahim Karamoko, Marco Ilaimaharitra, Gustav Mortensen, Adnane Abid, Rafiki Said, Dennis Eckert.

Genk confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Lucca Brughmans (GK), Zakaria El Ouahdi, Matte Smets, Josue Kongolo, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Junya Ito, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Bryan Heynen, Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Robin Mirisola, Aaron Bibout.

Standard Liège vs Genk Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Standard Liège vs Genk betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

Standard Liège look capable of winning this Pro League encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -112 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

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Key Standard Liège vs Genk league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Standard in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Standard in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Standard in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Genk in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Genk in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Standard in 3 consecutive games against Genk.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Standard Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -112 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Standard 2 - 1 Genk

Standard are available at +750 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Casper Nielsen to Score +450

Casper Nielsen (Standard) has registered three goals in his past five Pro League matches. There are odds of +450 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Casper Nielsen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+1150

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Corners Prediction

Standard Under 4.5 Corners -125

Standard have not covered the 4.5 corners line in three consecutive games, with Genk conceding under 4.5 corners in their past seven matches. We’re backing Standard to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Standard

Total

10.20 3.40 6.80

Home

9.70 4.50 5.20

Away

10.50 3.50 7.00

Genk

Total

9.20 5.20 4.00

Home

11.00 7.00 4.00

Away

8.20 3.30 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

-100

Standard Corners

Over 4.5

-112

Under 4.5

-125

Genk Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-159

Most Corners

1

+125

X

+650

2

-122

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Standard Liège 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.

The bookies have Genk as +116 favourites for this Pro League clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 46% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Standard Liège are trading at +210.

If you fancy Genk but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -175. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Standard at +123 on the Draw No Bet market.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -172.

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Full-Time Result

1

+210

X

+250

2

+116

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+116

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-149

12

-345

X2

-286

Draw No Bet

1

+123

2

-175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-111

2 Hcp -0.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+104

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+120

Aaron Bibout is the market leader at +575 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

+210

Anytime

+575

Jusef Erabi (Genk)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Timothe Nkada (Standard)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Thomas Henry (Standard)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Daan Heymans (Genk)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Robin Mirisola (Genk)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Rafiki Said (Standard)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Dennis Eckert Ayensa (Standard)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Junya Ito (Genk)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Yira Sor (Genk)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Bernard Nguene (Standard)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Adnane Abid (Standard)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Konstantinos Karetsas (Genk)

First

+430

Anytime

+1150

Casper Nielsen (Standard)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Jarne Steuckers (Genk)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Ken Nkuba (Genk)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Noah Adedeji-Sternberg (Genk)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Teddy Teuma (Standard)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Bryan Heynen (Genk)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Ibrahima Bangoura (Genk)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Yaimar Medina (Genk)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Nikolas Sattlberger (Genk)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Ibrahim Karamoko (Standard)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Stats: Pro League matches only
Standard have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Genk have recorded four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

The most recent Stade Maurice Dufrasne meeting saw Standard claim a 2-1 win over Genk. Standard have landed victory in four of the past 8 H2H meetings at Stade Maurice Dufrasne, with Genk securing two wins along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Standard Liège Home Stats		2-3-5	2.30	0.90	1.40	5	5	6	4
Genk Away Stats		4-2-4	3.90	1.80	2.10	9	1	8	2

• 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

Standard Liège vs Genk Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Standard vs Genk before making your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Pro League together with updated injury news.

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