Maurice Dufrasne Stadium will host Standard Liege vs Genk on Friday, 14 February 2025, as both teams battle for three valuable points. View our free predictions for this First Division A game below.
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Standard Liege vs Genk predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams found the net in five of Genk's last six matches
- Three of Standard Liege's last four games featured goals at both ends.
- Genk have won five consecutive First Division A matches.
- At least three goals were scored in four of Genk's last six games across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Standard Liege 1-2 Genk
Genk have won five league games in a row, and three of their last four victories were by a 2-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Genk are clear favourites
- HOME: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Standard Liege's five-match unbeaten run ended with a 4-2 defeat at Westerlo last weekend. They have won three of their last five league games, which has moved them up to seventh in First Division A.
Ivan Leko’s men will host league leaders Genk on Friday. The visitors have been in sensational form, winning four of their last five games in all competitions. They also have a comfortable six-point lead at the top of the Belgian top flight.
Ahead of this clash, Genk are the expected winners at 7/10 (1.70). Teams with these odds generally have a 58.8% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that at least three goals were scored in four of Genk's last six matches. On that note, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
In the last five meetings between Standard Liege and Genk, both teams have two wins apiece with two draws between them. However, Standard Liege have no wins in their last three skirmishes with Genk.
Belgium Cup 04/12/24
Genk
Standard Liege
Belgium First Division A 28/07/24
Genk
Standard Liege
Belgium First Division A 10/03/24
Genk
Standard Liege
Belgium First Division A 25/11/23
Standard Liege
Genk
Belgium First Division A 09/04/23
Standard Liege
Genk
Standard Liege preview: No new injury concerns
Alexandro Calut, Nathan Ngoy and David Bates are still expected to miss Friday's game, as they have yet to recover from their respective health problems.
Predicted lineup: Bazunu (GK), Lawrence, Hautekiet, Bolingoli, Fossey, Bulat, Karamoko, Kuavita, Camara, Eckert & Zeqiri.
Belgium First Division A 13/04/25
D
FCV Dender EH
1
Standard Liege
1
Belgium First Division A 06/04/25
L
Charleroi
1
Standard Liege
0
Belgium First Division A 29/03/25
D
KV Mechelen
2
Standard Liege
2
Belgium First Division A 16/03/25
D
Antwerp
0
Standard Liege
0
Belgium First Division A 09/03/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
3
Standard Liege
0
Genk preview: Looking to extend their winning streak
Forward Hyun-Gyu Oh is the latest injury concern for the league leaders. The South Korean is sidelined alongside Yaimar Medina, who arrived from Independiente during the winter transfer window but is yet to debut due to a muscle injury, and Yira Sor, who has missed the last 13 matches for Genk because of a muscle problem.
Predicted lineup: Penders (GK), Nkuba, Sadick, Smets, Ouadhi, Sattlberger, Heynen, Adedeji-Sternberg, Hrosovsky, Steuckers & Arokodare.
Belgium First Division A 13/04/25
L
Club Brugge
1
Genk
0
Belgium First Division A 06/04/25
W
Anderlecht
1
Genk
2
Belgium First Division A 30/03/25
W
Gent
0
Genk
4
Belgium First Division A 15/03/25
W
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Genk
2
Belgium First Division A 08/03/25
W
FCV Dender EH
0
Genk
1
Player to watch: Tolu Arokodare
Tolu Arokodare is the joint-top scorer in the First Division A with 14 goals and five assists in 25 league assignments this season. He was on the scoresheet the last time these teams met and will fancy his chances against Standard Liege once again.