All eyes will be on Cegeka Arena as two of the top 3 teams in the First Division A draw swords on Sunday, 22 December. View our free Genk vs Anderlecht predictions below.
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Genk vs Anderlecht predictions: Hosts to draw first blood
Key stats
- Genk registered the first goal in six of their last eight encounters with Anderlecht.
- Anderlecht are on a four-match winning streak and an 11-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
- At least three goals were scored in three of the last four skirmishes between these teams.
- Four of Anderlecht's last six matches, and three of Genk’s last four games featured goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Genk 2-1 Anderlecht
To be fair, Anderlecht have strung together an 11-match unbeaten run with eight wins and three draws. However, Genk have a near-perfect record at home with eight wins and a draw in nine league games at Cegeka Arena.
It is also worth mentioning that three of the last four clashes between these teams ended with the same 2-1 scoreline. Given that Anderlecht have no wins in their last six trips to this stadium, we are leaning towards Genk for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Genk
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Genk have been the best team in the First Division A this season. They are currently leading the standings with a 12-2-4 win-draw-loss record in 18 league matches.
On the other hand, Anderlecht are third in the Belgian top flight, having earned five fewer points than their hosts after the first 18 rounds.
With that in mind, Genk are the expected winners at 23/20 (2.15). Teams with these odds generally have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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We have also established that three of the last four encounters between these teams went north of the 2.5-goal marker. Keeping in mind that at least three goals were scored in six of Anderlecht's last eight games, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 4/6 (1.67). That one has a 60% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An evenly contested fixture
Recent encounters between Genk and Anderlecht have not been very one-sided. In their last five meetings, both teams have two wins apiece with a draw between them.
Belgium First Division A 17/09/24
Anderlecht
Genk
Belgium First Division A 23/08/24
Anderlecht
Genk
Belgium First Division A 11/05/24
Anderlecht
Genk
Belgium First Division A 20/04/24
Genk
Anderlecht
Belgium First Division A 23/12/23
Anderlecht
Genk
Genk preview: An injury-free squad
There are no injured or suspended players for Genk heading into this weekend's contest.
Predicted lineup: Crombrugge (GK), Ditu, Smets, Sadick, Ouahdi, Sattlberger, Heynen, Adedeji-Sternberg, Hrosovsky, Steuckers & Arokodare.
Belgium First Division A 11/05/25
L
Club Brugge
2
Genk
0
Belgium First Division A 03/05/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Genk
0
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
L
Antwerp
1
Genk
0
Belgium First Division A 23/04/25
D
Antwerp
1
Genk
1
Belgium First Division A 20/04/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
2
Genk
1
Anderlecht preview: Eyeing their fifth consecutive win
In contrast, Anderlecht will be without up to four players for this game, including Zanka, who will be serving a red card suspension, and the trio of Killian Sardella, Thorgan Hazard and Majeed Ashimeru due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Coosemans (GK), N'Diaye, Simic, Foket, Verschaeren, Rits, Dendoncker, Leoni, Amuzu, Dolberg & Dreyer.
Belgium First Division A 10/05/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Anderlecht
0
Belgium Cup 04/05/25
L
Club Brugge
2
Anderlecht
1
Belgium First Division A 01/05/25
W
Antwerp
1
Anderlecht
3
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
W
Gent
0
Anderlecht
1
Belgium First Division A 23/04/25
W
Gent
0
Anderlecht
5
Player to watch: Tolu Arokodare
Only two players have scored more goals than Tolu Arokodare in the Belgian top flight this season. The Nigerian forward has been in sensational form for Genk with four direct goal involvements in his last five appearances. He will fancy his chances against Anderlecht.