Genk will set their sights on a UEFA Europa League spot when they host Lech Poznan at Cegeka Arena on Thursday, 28 August 2025.
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Genk vs Lech Poznan predictions: Both teams to find the net
Key stats
- Six of Genk’s last seven matches produced goals at both ends.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in each of Lech Poznan’s last five games.
- At least three goals were scored in five of Genk's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Genk 3-1 Lech Poznan
Things did not go swimmingly for Lech Poznan in the first leg of this tie, as they suffered a 5-1 home defeat against Genk last week.
The Polish Ekstraklasa side have now lost three of three previous clashes between these teams, and we expect that losing streak to continue on Thursday evening.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Genk are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 1/3 (1.33) – 75%
- DRAW: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.1%
- AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this clash, Genk are the expected winners at 1/3 (1.33). Teams with these odds usually have a 75% probability of winning.
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We have also established that most of Genk and Lech Poznan's recent games have produced goals at both ends. On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Genk?
There have been three previous clashes between these teams, all in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. Genk emerged victorious every time.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 21/08/25
Lech Poznan
Genk
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 16/08/18
Lech Poznan
Genk
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 09/08/18
Genk
Lech Poznan
Genk preview: Eyeing their third consecutive victory
Genk are now one step away from reaching the Europa League for the first time in four years after last week's 5-1 humbling of Lech Poznan.
Despite having a comfortable lead in this tie, De Smurfen had their weekend game against Charleroi waived off to give them enough rest and time to prepare for this return leg.
Manager Thorsten Fink could still be without Andi Zeqiri due to an ankle injury, while Daan Heymans remains ruled out until next month.
Hyun-gyu Oh has started all of De Smurfen’s five games so far this season in all competitions, but considering Genk's four-goal advantage, we expect the Korean forward to be rested for last season's top scorer Tolu Arokodare, who has not started any game for Genk this season with transfer speculation surrounding the Nigerian.
Predicted lineup: Lawal (GK), El Ouahdi, Sadick, Smers, Kayembe, Bangoura, Heynen, Steuckers, Hrosovsky, Sor & 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
Lech Poznan preview: Hoping to halt their winless streak
Reigning Polish champions Lech Poznan are on the brink of UEFA Europa League qualification exit to Genk for a second time, having lost to the Belgian outfit back in August 2018.
While there are no fresh injury concerns for Kolejorz going into this matchup, Radoslaw Murawski, Daniel Hakans and Patrik Walemark are all unavailable due to health problems.
The odds are stacked against Lech on the road, but having rested enough with their weekend game also postponed for this crucial fixture, they will lock horns with Genk with hopes of a miraculous night at Cegeka Arena.
Predicted lineup: Mrozek (GK), Pereira, Skrzypczak, Gurgul, Moutinho, Thordarson, Kozubal, Palma, Jagiello, Lisman & Ishak.
Poland Ekstraklasa 11/05/25
W
Legia Warsaw
0
Lech Poznan
1
Poland Ekstraklasa 03/05/25
W
Puszcza Niepolomice
1
Lech Poznan
8
Poland Ekstraklasa 27/04/25
D
Radomiak Radom
2
Lech Poznan
2
Poland Ekstraklasa 21/04/25
W
Cracovia Krakow
1
Lech Poznan
2
Poland Ekstraklasa 13/04/25
W
Motor Lublin
1
Lech Poznan
2
Player to watch: Jarne Steuckers
Jarne Steuckers put in an impressive performance last week, registering two assists in the first leg of this tie. The former Sint-Truidense midfielder has four assists in his last two appearances and will fancy his chances against Lech Poznan once again.