Genk (home)
- Genk are the better placed of the two clubs with seven points from their four group-stage matches, but they’re coming off their worst result of the campaign so far - a disappointing 0-1 home defeat to KV Mechelen.
- They set up in a narrow 4-2-3-1 formation, which allows them to overload the center of the pitch and build up from the back at a high tempo.
- As part of our Racing Genk vs FC Basel betting tips, it's notable that Genk have taken just a single point from two home matches in the Europa League this season.
- Genk have only allowed one goal in those two home games.
- Genk have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five in all competitions.
Basel (away)
- Basel are a more dynamic side that can play with a more fluid 4-2-3-1 and counter-attack with pace, so we could see an interesting midfield battle between the patient, vertical possession of Genk and the counter-attacking game of Basel.
- Basel have not won on the road in this season’s Europa League, losing both away matches, but scored just one goal in two games.
- Basel are just one point behind the Belgians on six points and have performed better overall, winning two of their last five matches in all competitions, drawing two and losing one.
Key Players
- Hyun-Gyu Oh is Genk’s biggest attacking threat right now with two goals in four Europa League matches and three in Genk’s last five games in all competitions.
- Behind him, Konstantinos Karetsas has been the creative engine for the club with two assists in Europe and four in their last five.
- Xherdan Shaqiri is in red-hot form for Basel with three goals in the Europa League and four assists in their last five.
Betting Insights
- Genk are favored at 1.91 with Basel and the draw both available at 3.6.
- The Racing Genk vs FC Basel betting tips also highlight taking the over 2.5 goals option at 1.62 because of their attacking intent and the possibility of goals at both ends.
Prediction
- The Racing Genk vs FC Basel prediction leans towards the hosts, as we believe they are the more likely side to win the game.
- However, Basel have some great counter-attacking quality and will pose a threat to a Genk side that has taken just a single point from two home matches in the Europa League this season.
