Westerlo vs Genk Prediction: Genk can not afford to drop points

Westerlo and Genk will square it off at Het Kuipje in round 23 of the Jupiler Pro League. The last meeting between these teams ended in a win for Genk. At home, can Westerlo avoid a defeat? Below, I provide full match previews with betting opportunities. 

Westerlo

Westerlo are coming off a disappointing performance against Antwerp. In a game that ended 3-2, Westerlo saw a first-half lead from Griffin Yow and Jordan Bos scoring. However, a poor second-half play saw them end in the losing end. In their last matches, Westerlo have failed to win in seven competitive encounters. However, The home team has lost only their previous matches in this venue. The hosts have 23 points from 22 games this season, which has led them to sit 13th in the standings.

Genk

Genk are coming off a league win, which ended 1-2 against KV Mechelen. In that encounter, Genk came from behind to take maximum points, with goals from Konstantinos Karetsas and Zakaria El Ouahdi netting for this team. However, Genk have lost only once in their last six competitive encounters, coming against Club Brugge. This team defeated Leuven, St. Truiden, and Anderlecht in other games while drawing Antwerp. The visitors sit top of the standings with 48 points from 22 games. 

Expert Betting Tips

Westerlo are not a real challenger, and their overall season performance is a testament to this. While this is a crucial fixture for Genk, dropping points could cause them to drop from the top of the standings. The two teams, however, have been poor in attack, and I expect goals in this one. 

My first option is a win for Genk with odds at 2.02 on 1Xbet

My second option is a bet on both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.65 on Betway

My last option is a draw at halftime with odds at 2.40 on Bet365