Genk vs Anderlecht Prediction: The title chase is on the line for the two clubs

Football league action at Cegeka Arena will see Genk take on Anderlecht in the Belgian First League. The two teams are among the best sides in the league this season and will hope to secure maximum points. Which side wins here? Below, I will preview this game and offer betting opportunities. 

Genk

Genk will look to maintain their league spot following a defeat to Club Brugge the previous weekend. In that game, Genk settled for a half-time draw and had a chance to take the lead from the spot in the second half, but Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare missed. 

In the meantime, prior encounters to that defeat saw Genk go unbeaten in four encounters, winning three and drawing one. 

However, their last ten home matches have had wins. This team defeated Sittard, Club Brugge, KV Mechelen, Dender, St. Truiden, Antwerp, Charleroi, and Kortrijk in that run. 

This season, Genk have one point clear of second-placed Club Brugge. In 18 matches played, this team scored 36 goals while conceding 25. 

Anderlecht

Anderlecht played St. Truiden the previous weekend, and they secured a 0-2 win. In that encounter, Anderlecht won each half, with Kasper Dolberg netting for this side in each half. 

However, Anderlecht head into this game with a winning run of four games. In that run, this team defeated Westerlo, Beerschot VA, and Slavia Prague. In fact, Anderlecht have not lost any of their last eleven competitive matches. 

This season, Anderlecht have 33 points accumulated from 18 matches in the league. Anderlecht scored 34 points in those matches, conceding 13, as they sit third in the standings. 

Head-Head Statistics

Anderlecht and Genk have won twice in their last five meetings. However, one of the games ended in a 1-1 draw. In four of their last five matches, both teams scoring happened. None of their last 15 meetings have ended goalless.

History of Head-to-Heads

Jupiler League 2024/2025

22.12.24

Genk

2 - 0

Anderlecht

Jupiler League 2024/2025

17.09.24

Anderlecht

0 - 2

Genk

Playoff Championship 2023/2024

11.05.24

Anderlecht

2 - 1

Genk

Playoff Championship 2023/2024

20.04.24

Genk

2 - 1

Anderlecht

Jupiler League 2023/2024

23.12.23

Anderlecht

2 - 1

Genk

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Genk Latest Games

Genk

15.03.25

Genk

2 - 1

Union St.Gilloise

08.03.25

FCV Dender EH

0 - 1

Genk

28.02.25

Charleroi

1 - 1

Genk

23.02.25

Genk

0 - 0

Gent

14.02.25

Standard Liege

1 - 2

Genk

08.02.25

Genk

2 - 1

Cercle Brugge

01.02.25

Genk

1 - 0

KFCO Beerschot-Wilrijk

25.01.25

Westerlo

1 - 2

Genk

23.11.24

Genk

3 - 0

Charleroi

03.11.24

Genk

2 - 0

Royal Antwerp

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Anderlecht Latest Games

Anderlecht

16.03.25

Anderlecht

3 - 0

Cercle Brugge

09.03.25

Westerlo

2 - 0

Anderlecht

02.03.25

Standard Liege

0 - 2

Anderlecht

23.02.25

Anderlecht

0 - 2

Union St.Gilloise

20.02.25

Anderlecht

2 - 2

Fenerbahce

16.02.25

Charleroi

0 - 1

Anderlecht

13.02.25

Fenerbahce

3 - 0

Anderlecht

09.02.25

Anderlecht

2 - 0

Royal Antwerp

02.02.25

Gent

1 - 0

Anderlecht

30.01.25

Anderlecht

3 - 4

Hoffenheim

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Expert Betting Tips

Anderlecht have been impressive lately, and I expect Genk at home has been a tough side to defeat. Looking at how their previous meetings have ended, a bet on goals looks like the best option. Also, both teams can not afford to lose this game as it will have a lot of impact on their chances of winning the league; a draw seems to be the better option.