Genk vs Beerschot VA Prediction: League leaders to extend their winning run

At Cegeka Arena, Genk will play Beerschot VA in week 24 of the Jupiler Pro League. The two teams are coming off a contrasting run of performances, with Genk being the better team. Can Beerschot VA get a positive outcome? Below, I preview this game and make predictions.

Genk

Genk are coming off a much-needed victory over Westerlo and will hope to replicate that. In a game that ended 1-2, Zakaria El Ouahdi and Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare's strikes in the first half were enough to see this team take maximum points. Heading into this game, Genk faced defeat only once in their last seven matches, coming against Club Brugge. In other games, this team won five and drew one. This season, Genk has 51 points and sits at the top of the standings with 46 goals scored and 29 conceded.

Beerschot VA

Beerschot VA are coming off a defeat against Union Saint-Gilloise and will hope to do better this time. In a game that ended 0-4, Beerschot VA conceded three goals in the first half while failing to respond in the second half. However, Beerschot VA has now failed to win their last eight matches, losing five of that run. Away from home, Beerschot VA has lost five consecutive matches. This season, the visiting team has 13 points, which sees them sit at the bottom of the standings.

Expert Betting Tips

Beerschot VA are nowhere near ready, and against a side like Genk, I do not see the home team losing. While Beerschot VA have not been able to win lately, their performances against top sides this season have been poor. With this game being a crucial one for Genk as they look to extend their run in the standings, I will back the home team to win each half. Also, with the visiting Beerschot VA conceding many goals, I believe Genk will be able to penetrate their opponent’s defense. 

My first option is a win for Genk and over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.63 on 1Xbet

My second option is Genk to win with both teams scoring no with odds at 2.20 on Bet365

My last option is Genk to score over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.90 on Betway