Zulte Waregem vs Genk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2026
Zulte Waregem vs Genk Predictions
We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Zulte Waregem +0.25 at -111 against Genk. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.
Check out the complete Zulte Waregem vs Genk betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Zulte Waregem vs Genk Preview
Zulte Waregem meet Genk at Elindus Arena, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Sunday 9 August.
Zulte Waregem were winners in their last game, overcoming Dender by a 2-1 scoreline at Elindus Arena. Michael Beale's side had the majority of the ball enjoying 54% possession and five shots on target, with Marley Ake and Bryan Goncalves (own goal) each scoring one goal.
Genk suffered a penalty shootout defeat (1-1 AET) in their previous game. This occurred away from home at Planet Group Arena against Gent. The Smurfs were 52% in the possession stakes and recorded five shots on goal, with Robin Mirisola finding the net.
H2H: Genk Have Won 8 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters
It was a 2-1 home win for Zulte at Elindus Arena when they last played Genk. Genk have eight wins in the last 10 H2H meetings, while Zulte have secured two victories.
| Pro League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Zulte Waregem |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 10 | Genk |
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 13:12 | 9 |
6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 13.0 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. Zulte have had 50.9% possession and 5.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 10.6 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal, while earning 4.1 corners.
Jeppe Erenbjerg and Joseph Opoku lead the way with 5 goals, while Marley Ake has 3. Anosike Ementa is the top assists maker on 4.
Genk have 3 victories, 2 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 18.4 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.8% possession, 6.6 corners in their favour and 2.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 11.2 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.
Aaron Bibout has scored 3, followed by Robin Mirisola and Junya Ito with 2 goals apiece. Junya Ito has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Zulte Waregem confirmed lineup (4-3-2-1): Louis Bostyn (GK), Wilguens Paugain, Laurent Lemoine, Jakob Kiilerich Rask, Yannick Cappelle, Thomas Claes, Enrique Lofolomo, Marley Ake, Tobias Hedl, Istvan Atrok, Anosike Ementa.
Genk confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucca Brughmans (GK), Zakaria El Ouahdi, Nikolas Sattlberger, Josue Kongolo, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Bryan Heynen, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Daan Heymans, Junya Ito, Rafiu Durosinmi.
Main Match Prediction
We’ll split our stake by backing Zulte Waregem +0.25 at odds of -111 for this Asian Handicap wager. There’s every chance that we see a strong performance from the home team in this Pro League encounter.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Pro League form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re predicting Zulte to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +750. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Jarne Steuckers (Genk) can be wagered to have one or more shots on goal at +155. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.
Daan Heymans (Genk) has scored seven goals in his past nine Pro League matches on the road. We’ll throw a dart at +250 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four consecutive Genk away matches, while there has been an average of 8.60 corners in the previous ten home games involving Zulte Waregem. We think that the teams will come up short and this Total Corners wager can be backed at -109.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi with three options: Zulte Waregem on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, at least three goals to be registered along with under 9.5 corners to be awarded.
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Zulte Waregem 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.
Genk are the skinniest price to succeed in this Pro League clash, with the favourites afforded a 47% probability based on their +112 betting odds with the bookies. If you’re searching for a different slant, Zulte Waregem are available at +215.
There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Zulte are +125 here. However, if you want to back favourites Genk, then -182 is on offer.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. BTTS Yes is available at -167 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
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Jeppe Erenbjerg is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +500, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 Pro League matches only.
Zulte Waregem have swerved defeat at Elindus Arena in the previous four matches. Michael Beale's side have finished with five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Genk have avoided defeat in their last three away matches. The Smurfs have managed five victories, three draws and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
The most recent Elindus Arena meeting saw Zulte claim a 2-1 win over Genk. In the previous 6 H2H meetings at Elindus Arena, we have seen four Genk triumphs, one Zulte win and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zulte Waregem Home Stats |
5-2-3 | 2.80 | 1.60 | 1.20 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
Genk Away Stats |
5-3-2 | 3.10 | 1.70 | 1.40 | 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
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 09/05 Zulte Waregem 2 Dender1
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 01/05 Cercle Brugge 2 Zulte Waregem3
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 26/04 Zulte Waregem 4 La Louvière0
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 19/04 La Louvière 0 Zulte Waregem2
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 12/04 Dender 1 Zulte Waregem2
- Belgian Pro League ECL Playoff: 31/05 Gent 6 Genk5
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group: 23/05 OH Leuven 0 Genk2
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group: 19/05 Genk 0 Royal Antwerp0
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group: 16/05 Standard Liège 0 Genk0
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group: 10/05 Genk 3 Westerlo0
- Pro League: 17/01 2026 Zulte 2 Genk 1
- Pro League: 31/08 2025 Genk 3 Zulte 2
- Pro League: 14/01 2023 Genk 1 Zulte 0
- Pro League: 14/08 2022 Zulte 1 Genk 4
- Pro League: 06/02 2022 Genk 2 Zulte 0
- Pro League: 31/10 2021 Zulte 2 Genk 6
- Pro League: 27/01 2021 Genk 3 Zulte 2
- Pro League: 09/08 2020 Zulte 1 Genk 2
- Pro League: 19/01 2020 Zulte 0 Genk 3
- Pro League: 10/08 2019 Genk 0 Zulte 2
Zulte Waregem League Stats
Genk League Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.60 corners awarded and 2.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
Zulte Waregem vs Genk Lineups & Team News
Always review the Zulte vs Genk team news before locking in your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Pro League, along with current injury news.
Zulte Waregem Confirmed Lineup 4-3-2-1
Genk Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Zulte Waregem Confirmed Lineup 4-3-2-1
Genk Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Zulte Waregem Substitutes
- 2Kadir Seven
- 3Anton Tanghe
- 7Nikola Mituljikic
- 25Tristan Panduro
- 36Serxho Ujka
- 42Arnaud Dobbels
- 49Franz Tangala
- 53Kewan Vemba
- 90Akpa Chukwu Hemsley
Genk Substitutes
- 6Matte Smets
- 19Yaimar Medina
- 23Aaron Bibout
- 26Tobias Lawal
- 29Robin Mirisola
- 30Ayumu Yokoyama
- 56A. De Wannemacker
- 65Christian Akpan
- 86Kenan Haroun
Previous Zulte Waregem Lineups
Previous Genk Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Zulte Waregem Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Michael Beale
Genk Player Stats & Squad
Pro League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union S-G | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21:3 | 19 |
| 2 | Gent | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 13:4 | 19 |
| 3 | Club Brugge | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 15:3 | 18 |
| 4 | Charleroi | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 15:7 | 18 |
| 5 | Anderlecht | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 13 |
| 6 | Zulte Waregem | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 7 | Standard Liège | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:12 | 11 |
| 8 | Westerlo | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15:16 | 10 |
| 9 | Beveren | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7:11 | 9 |
| 10 | Genk | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13:12 | 9 |
| 11 | Sint-Truiden | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:12 | 8 |
| 12 | Lommel | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:8 | 8 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | 7 |
| 14 | La Louvière | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7:14 | 4 |
| 15 | OH Leuven | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:13 | 4 |
| 16 | Kortrijk | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2:15 | 3 |
| 17 | Cercle Brugge | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8:14 | 3 |
| 18 | Mechelen | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5:14 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Gent | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 12 |
| 3 | Anderlecht | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 10 |
| 4 | Beveren | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 5 | Charleroi | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 9 |
| 6 | Union S-G | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:0 | 7 |
| 7 | Genk | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 7 |
| 8 | Standard Liège | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 9 | Zulte Waregem | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 10 | La Louvière | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 4 |
| 11 | Lommel | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 12 | Sint-Truiden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 13 | Westerlo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:9 | 4 |
| 14 | OH Leuven | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 15 | Royal Antwerp | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 16 | Kortrijk | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 3 |
| 17 | Cercle Brugge | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| 18 | Mechelen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:8 | 1 |
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