Genk vs Westerlo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Aug 2026

Genk vs Westerlo Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Genk To Win @ -149

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The standout bet can be found on the Full-Time Result market where Genk are currently priced at -149. We think they can overcome Westerlo and this looks a value play.

Read our complete Genk vs Westerlo betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Genk vs Westerlo Preview

Genk meet Westerlo at Cegeka Arena, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 15 August.

Genk were beaten last game and this was on the road at Elindus Arena. Zulte Waregem claimed a 2-1 victory. The Smurfs boasted 62% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Rafiu Durosinmi registered the goal.

Westerlo were beaten 5-1 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Union Saint-Gilloise at Het Kuipje. Issame Charai's team had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 55% possession and three shots on goal, with Norman Bassette finding the net.

H2H: 7 Victories for Genk in Previous 10 H2H Games

Genk have landed wins in their last two clashes against Westerlo. As the hosts at Cegeka Arena, a 3-0 win was achieved which followed a 2-1 away success at Het Kuipje. We’ve seen seven of 10 H2H games go the way of Genk, with three draws also taking place.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Westerlo	7	3	1	3	15	16	-1	15:16	10
10	Genk	7	2	3	2	13	12	1	13:12	9

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Genk have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 17.8 attempts. Jess Thorup's side have averaged 54.7% possession and 6.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.3 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 3.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Aaron Bibout has found the net 3 times, with Robin Mirisola and Junya Ito scoring 2 each. Junya Ito is the top assists maker on 4.

Westerlo have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. The Kemphanen have averaged 51.4% possession, 4.3 corners taken and 5.1 corners against, while conceding 2.2 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts.

Nacho Ferri has top scored with 3, while Allahyar Sayyadmanesh and Isa Sakamoto are next best on 2. Bryan Reynolds has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Westerlo confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Andreas Jungdal (GK), Lucas Mbamba, Seiji Kimura, Reno Muenz, Dylan Ourega, Cameron Congreve, Cisse Sandra, Ibrahim Fofana, Shunsuke Saito, Norman Bassette, Isa Sakamoto.

Main Match Prediction

Genk look like a spot of value at -149 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this Pro League game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.

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

• Westerlo have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Westerlo have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Westerlo have lost their last 3 games.
• Genk have won the last 2 games between these teams.

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 Pro League data.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 59.9% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Genk 3 - 1 Westerlo

You can secure odds of +700 that Genk are able to land a 3-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zakaria El Ouahdi Over 0.5 Shots On Target -105

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk) can be wagered to register a minimum of one shot on goal at -105. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.

Latest Zakaria El Ouahdi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

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Isa Sakamoto to Score +370

Isa Sakamoto (Westerlo) has scored two goals in his past eight Pro League games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +370 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Isa Sakamoto Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Genk Over 5.5 Corners -154

Genk have averaged 8.40 corners in the past 5 home matches, with the corner count against Westerlo going over 5.5 in their previous two away games. Genk should be able to cover the line when it comes to Team Corners and betting odds of -154 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Genk

Total

9.80 6.60 3.20

Home

11.30 7.20 4.10

Away

7.70 3.40 4.30

Westerlo

Total

9.40 4.30 5.10

Home

8.90 4.50 4.40

Away

11.40 5.10 6.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-133

Under 10.5

-108

Genk Corners

Over 6.5

-118

Under 6.5

-122

Westerlo Corners

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+102

Most Corners

1

-278

X

+700

2

+255

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Genk vs Westerlo 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 the bookmakers affording them a 68% chance of winning, Genk might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -217 when it comes to this Pro League encounter. Westerlo are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +510.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -192 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-217

X

+340

2

+510

Half-Time Result

1

-125

X

+155

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-526

X2

+160

Draw No Bet

1

-625

2

+340

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-109

2 Hcp +1.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+175

Over 2.5

-233

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+132

Aaron Bibout is the market leader at +410 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Aaron Bibout (Genk)

First

+410

Anytime

+130

Jeppe Erenbjerg (Genk)

First

+410

Anytime

+140

Daan Heymans (Genk)

First

+525

Anytime

+160

Rafiu Durosinmi (Genk)

First

+500

Anytime

+165

Robin Mirisola (Genk)

First

+550

Anytime

+180

Junya Ito (Genk)

First

+800

Anytime

+250

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)

First

+800

Anytime

+250

Yira Sor (Genk)

First

+750

Anytime

+270

Jarne Steuckers (Genk)

First

+950

Anytime

+330

Noah Adedeji-Sternberg (Genk)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Alfonso Patrao (Westerlo)

First

+1100

Anytime

+350

Bryan Heynen (Genk)

First

+1100

Anytime

+370

Isa Sakamoto (Westerlo)

First

+1300

Anytime

+400

Ibrahima Bangoura (Genk)

First

+1200

Anytime

+400

Shunsuke Saito (Westerlo)

First

+1200

Anytime

+400

Cameron Congreve (Westerlo)

First

+1400

Anytime

+500

Dogucan Haspolat (Westerlo)

First

+1500

Anytime

+500

Thomas Van den Keybus (Westerlo)

First

+1500

Anytime

+500

Yaimar Medina (Genk)

First

+1500

Anytime

+500

Nikolas Sattlberger (Genk)

First

+1600

Anytime

+550

Sergiy Sydorchuk (Westerlo)

First

+1700

Anytime

+575

Cisse Sandra (Westerlo)

First

+1800

Anytime

+600

Fabio Ferraro (Westerlo)

First

+1900

Anytime

+650

Josue Ndenge-Kongolo (Genk)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Matte Smets (Genk)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Joris Kayembe (Genk)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Adrian Palacios (Genk)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Daan Heymans (Genk)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Rafiu Durosinmi (Genk)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Robin Mirisola (Genk)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Junya Ito (Genk)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Alfonso Patrao (Westerlo)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Jarne Steuckers (Genk)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Isa Sakamoto (Westerlo)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Noah Adedeji-Sternberg (Genk)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-

Shunsuke Saito (Westerlo)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Jeppe Erenbjerg (Genk)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Aaron Bibout (Genk)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Bryan Heynen (Genk)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Ibrahima Bangoura (Genk)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Cameron Congreve (Westerlo)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Thomas Van den Keybus (Westerlo)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Dogucan Haspolat (Westerlo)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-

Sergiy Sydorchuk (Westerlo)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Yaimar Medina (Genk)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-

Fabio Ferraro (Westerlo)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Cisse Sandra (Westerlo)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Nikolas Sattlberger (Genk)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Josue Ndenge-Kongolo (Genk)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Joris Kayembe (Genk)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Adrian Palacios (Genk)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Matte Smets (Genk)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 Pro League matches only.
Genk haven’t been beaten in seven straight games at Cegeka Arena. The Smurfs have five draws, four wins and one defeat in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 0.60.

Westerlo have recorded six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

In the last meeting at Cegeka Arena, Genk defeated Westerlo by a 3-0 scoreline. The 5 most recent H2H meetings at Cegeka Arena have included three Genk victories along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Genk Home Stats		4-5-1	1.80	1.20	0.60	3	7	3	7
Westerlo Away Stats		6-2-2	1.70	1.00	0.70	2	8	2	8

• 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

Genk vs Westerlo Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Genk vs Westerlo team news beforehand. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Pro League, along with current injury news.

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