Genk
- Racing Genk have endured a dreadful start to 2026 and are slowly slipping down the standings in First Division A as a result, while Cercle Brugge KSV are edging up the table after a decent January.
- Genk will be very unhappy with their position in 11th place with 25 points from 21 games this season, while Cercle Brugge KSV are 15th with 20 points from the same number of matches played.
- Nicky Hayen took over at Genk in December 2025 and has had a positive impact on a team which has lacked structure for the past couple of seasons.
- Hyun-Gyu Oh is their main goal-scoring threat, with the South Korean forward having scored six times in 19 league appearances this season.
- Genk’s last three games have seen them lose 3-5 to Club Brugge KV at home, 3-4 to Diosgyor VTK in a friendly and 2-1 away to Zulte-Waregem.
Cercle Brugge KSV
- Cercle’s form is patchy, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five games, but Onur Cinel has already made a positive impression since his July 2025 appointment.
- Cinel has implemented a high-energy, pressing style that draws on his Red Bull coaching background and has been effective at Cercle.
Head-to-Head
- Cercle Brugge KSV have won their last two away games without conceding a goal.
- Genk have not lost in their last 2 meetings with Cercle Brugge KSV and the last game in First Division A 2025/2026 finished 2-2 at Cercle Brugge's ground.
Key Players
- Hyun-Gyu Oh - the South Korean forward has scored six goals in 19 league appearances this season.
- Pieter Gerkens - currently leading Cercle’s scoring charts with four goals in 20 First Division A games.
Betting Insights
- The away form of Cercle Brugge KSV (3 wins, 4 draws, 3 defeats) has seen them concede just eight goals in ten road games, and Genk are rightly favourites at 1.85.
- However, Cercle are underdogs at 4.0 and could certainly get a result.
- We’re taking Both Teams To Score at 1.55 as our main bet for this match because we think the game will be open enough for both teams to get opportunities.
Prediction
- Genk like to play through the thirds with a patient build up from the back, Cercle play at a higher intensity and like to press all over the field.
- It could be a chess match of tactics, with the midfield battles and transitions likely to be where the game is won and lost.
