Dender vs Genk Prediction: Genk to extend their unbeaten run with a win

In round 29 of the Jupiler Pro League, Dender will host Genk at Florent Beeckmanstadion. The visiting team won the last fixture of this game. Can Dender get things right at home? Below, I will preview this game and offer predictions. 

Dender

Dender played Union Saint-Gilloise in their last league game and lost. In a 4-1 contest, Dender had 43 percent of the possession but only had two shots on target, with Aurelien Scheidler converting one. In the meantime, Dender have had a lot of struggling moments in recent matches, their lone victory coming against St. Truiden. In other encounters, this team lost to Leuven and Charleroi while drawing Beerschot VA. Ahead of this game, Dender's last victory in this fixture was in 2007, ending 2-0 at this venue.

Genk

Genk played Charleroi in their last league contest and settled for a 1-1 draw. In that road game, this team had 58 percent of the possession and attempted 12 shots, with Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare converting just one. However, Genk head into this game with an unbeaten run of eight matches. In that run, Genk settled for a draw with Gent and Club Brugge while pulling off wins over KV Mechelen, Westerlo, Beerschot VA, Standard Liege and Cercle Brugge. Ahead of this game, Genk have won their last four meetings against Dender.

Expert Betting Tips

The season is not yet over, and looking at how the previous season ended, Genk cannot afford to drop points again. At home, Dender will be hoping to right their wrongs, having conceded four times the previous time out. This should be a close contest, especially with Genk failing to win their last two games. Yet, in a game where both teams are expected to score, a win for Genk is the best option. 

Our first option is a win for Genk with odds at 1.81 on 1Xbet

Our second option is both teams to score with odds at 1.75 on Bet365

Our last option is team two to score over 1.5 goals with odds at on Betway