Lech Poznan will take on Genk in the first leg of their Europa League playoff on Thursday, 21 August, with both teams looking to secure their place in the league phase of the competition.
Neither side has started particularly well in their respective domestic leagues, which makes this match a welcome distraction for both.
As part of this week's round of Europa League betting tips, check out our Lech Poznan vs Genk prediction below.
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Lech Poznan vs Genk prediction: The visitors to take something
Key Stats
- Lech Poznan have failed to win any of their last three matches.
- Genk have lost just one of their last six European matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in four of the last six matches featuring either one of these two clubs.
Correct score prediction: Lech Poznan 1-1 Genk
This will be a cagey affair between two teams desperate to qualify for the Europa League, as neither one will want their aspirations to be over before a ball has been kicked in the second leg. Lech Poznan have worse form than their opponents coming into the match, but home advantage should see them rescue a point.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A tough match to call
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Lech Poznan vs Genk odds illustrate just how evenly matched these two teams are, with the bookies leaving everything on the table. The visitors have been made the slight favourites by Ladbrokes, but even they only have an implied win probability of 45.4%. Lech Poznan, meanwhile, have been given a 33.3% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in seven years
This will be the first time that Lech Poznan and Genk have played against each other since 2018, when they also met in Europa League qualifying. On that occasion, Genk came out on top in both legs, winning 2-0 at home before wrapping up victory with a 2-1 triumph in Poland. A similar set of results over the next week would suit the Belgian side down to the ground.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 16/08/18
Lech Poznan
Genk
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 09/08/18
Genk
Lech Poznan
Lech Poznan preview: Important trio missing
If Lech Poznan are to get a result on Thursday, then they will have to do it without three important players as Radoslaw Murawski, Daniel Hakan, and Patrik Walemark are all in the treatment room. Ensuring they don't lose this first leg could be the key to having success over in Belgium.
Predicted lineup: Mrozek (GK), Pereira, Skrzypczak, Milic, Gurgul, Jagiello, Thordarson, Bengtsson, Palma, 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
Genk preview: Doubts remain over Arokodare
Genk would love to be able to call on the services of Tolu Arokodare this week, but the Nigerian is yet to play for the club this season as speculation swirls around his future. Another forward who is expected to miss out on Thursday is Andi Zeqiri, who is struggling with an ankle injury. Midfielder Daan Heymans is also unavailable.
Predicted lineup: Lawal (GK), El Ouahdi, Sadick, Smers, Ditu, Heynen, Bangoura, Steuckers, Karetsas, Sor, Oh
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
Player to watch: Hyeon-Gyu Oh
Hyeon-Gyu Oh did okay in his first season with Genk last season, scoring 12 goals in all competitions. However, there is a feeling that there is more to come from the former Celtic forward and at the age of 24, he can no longer hide behind the idea of him being a young player learning his trade.