Cercle Brugge KSV
- Cercle Brugge KSV have failed to win any of their last three home games (D1, L2).
- This Cercle Brugge KSV vs Racing Genk betting tips preview highlights that Cercle Brugge KSV are having a tough time of it in the league at the moment and have only picked up one win, one draw and three defeats from their five home matches, conceding 11 goals in the process.
- They have not won any of their last 5 league games, with three draws and two defeats, and now face a stern test when they take on a side that has been playing well on the road in recent weeks.
- Onur Cinel took over at The Blue-Blues in July 2025 and has installed a pressing style of play, that involves a high-octane approach to the game that will see them force turnovers and play quickly on the break.
Genk
- Genk have won both of their last two away games.
- Genk, on the other hand, like to play a more structured, possession-based style, but Thorsten Fink, who took over at Limburg in July 2024, has created a flexible system that can change formations and get their talented wide players into good positions.
- Genk are seventh in the First Division A with 14 points from 10 games, while Cercle Brugge KSV are 14th with 10 from the same amount of games.
Head-to-Head
The Cercle Brugge KSV vs Racing Genk prediction is affected by the sides’ previous results: Cercle Brugge KSV have scored an average of 3.0 goals per game at home to Genk in their past five meetings, while the visitors have averaged 2.0 per away game to the same opponent.
Key Players
- Steve Ngoura is the biggest goal threat for Cercle Brugge KSV with four in 10 league appearances, two of which have come in his last five appearances.
- Junya Ito has found his goal touch for Genk with two goals in his last five, while Jarne Steuckers is their creative hub with five assists in 10 league fixtures.
Betting Insights
- Genk are priced at 2.15 for this game and Cercle are 3.0, but these odds don’t look right for this match.
- The Cercle Brugge KSV vs Racing Genk betting tips suggest that Genk’s recent good form, away record, head-to-head record and higher league position means they should edge this one, but both teams to score is heavily favoured at 1.5 and looks the better bet here given Cercle Brugge KSV and Genk’s attacking styles and the high-scoring recent history between the two clubs.
Prediction
Genk have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between the clubs and they can repeat the feat here with a 2-1 victory away from home.