Westerlo vs Genk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jan 2025

Can Westerlo Make it a Close Game?

There’s a strong case for backing Westerlo +0.5 on the Asian Handicap in their meeting with Genk. Landing odds of -125 looks like great value and we simply need the hosts to avoid a defeat here.

Genk Won 1-0 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Westerlo have been defeated in their last three games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 3-2 loss against Royal Antwerp at Bosuil Stadion. The Kemphanen ended up with just 39% possession and had five shots on target, with Jordan Bos and Griffin Yow scoring one goal each.

Genk have won two on the bounce, triumphing 2-1 in their previous game. This was away from home against Mechelen at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. Thorsten Fink's side were 52% in the possession stakes and had ten shots on goal, while Konstantinos Karetsas and Zakaria El Ouahdi found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Genk are unbeaten in the past five games against Westerlo. Their last encounter took place at Cegeka Arena and Genk secured a 1-0 home win. The 5 most recent H2H games have included three Genk victories along with two draws.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Westerlo	6	3	0	3	11	11	0	11:11	9
10	Genk	7	2	2	3	9	10	-1	9:10	8

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Westerlo have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. Timmy Simons' team have averaged 48.1% possession and 6.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 8.6 attempts and 5.8 corners.

Top goalscorer Alfie Devine has found the net 4 times, with Jordan Bos and Griffin Yow scoring 3 each. The top assist makers are Tuur Rommens, Bryan Reynolds and Dogucan Haspolat, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Genk have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 11.0 attempts, 5.5 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. The Smurfs average 57.4% possession, 4.2 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Toluwalase Arokodare has landed 5 goals, Patrik Hrosovsky 4, with Konstantinos Karetsas and two others scoring 2. Toluwalase Arokodare has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Westerlo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andreas Jungdal (GK), Josimar Alcocer, Emin Bayram, Luka Vuskovic, Tuur Rommens, Dogucan Haspolat, Arthur Piedfort, Griffin Yow, Alfie Devine, Jordan Bos, Matija Frigan.

Genk confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Penders (GK), Zakaria El Ouahdi, Mujaid Sadick, Matte Smets, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Bryan Heynen, Jarne Steuckers, Patrik Hrosovsky, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Tolu Arokodare.

Westerlo vs Genk Prediction & Betting Tips

Westerlo +0.5 could be the best bet when they play this Pro League game. We’ll take odds of -125 that the home team manage to either land a victory or draw, giving us two outcomes for our money.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Westerlo vs Genk league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Westerlo in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Westerlo in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Genk in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Genk in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

Westerlo +0.5 Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Westerlo 2 - 2 Genk

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 2-2 scoreline. The odds of +900 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -120

The total corner average has been 14.40 when it has come to the past 5 Westerlo home games. We think it’s possible that the teams will cover the Total Corners line and odds of -120 can be landed.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Westerlo

Total

12.00 6.20 5.80

Home

13.50 7.60 5.90

Away

9.50 4.10 5.40

Genk

Total

8.90 4.20 4.70

Home

8.70 4.70 4.00

Away

9.40 5.20 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

+102

Westerlo Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Genk Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Most Corners

1

+115

X

+550

2

-119

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Westerlo vs Genk Odds

With a 52% chance of winning, Genk are favourites to win this First Division A match and they’re available at betting odds of -108 with the bookies. Westerlo are regarded as the least likely winner at +250.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Pro League match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+250

X

+285

2

-108

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

+150

2

+130

Double Chance

1X

-123

12

-400

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+163

2

-208

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-120

2 Hcp -0.5

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+165

Over 2.5

-222

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-227

No

+155

Westerlo vs Genk Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Westerlo vs Genk team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Pro League squads.

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