Genk (Home)
- Genk have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five, bouncing back from defeat at Charleroi with a 3-0 win over Westerlo at home.
- Racing Genk are the team to beat in the First Division A - Conference Group 2026 with 33 points from 37 games, but they have been more consistently steady than truly excellent during the season so far.
- Nicky Hayen took over in December 2025 and has instilled a fast-paced style of soccer that has seen his team press high up the field and play with numbers out wide.
- They have won seven, drawn seven and lost five in their 19 home games, scoring an average of 1.37 goals per game.
Antwerp (Away)
- Antwerp are just 6 points behind in fifth place and are on a very respectable 27 points, but their form has been mixed with three wins and two defeats in their last five games.
- Those two losses came in their last two games and were a 5-0 hammering at home to Standard Liege and a 1-0 defeat to Sporting Charleroi.
- Antwerp have won five, drawn four and lost nine of their 18 away games in the Conference Group, netting just 0.94 goals per-game on average.
Head-to-Head
Genk have not won their last home game against Antwerp, but they have a point to prove after their 2-1 Conference Group win at Antwerp six weeks ago.
Key Players
- Aaron Bibout is Genk’s main goal threat with three of their last six goals and a top scorer’s 3 goals in seven Conference Group games.
- Christopher Scott is the standout attacking player for Antwerp with four in seven Conference Group matches and three of the team's last eight.
- Junya Ito is Genk’s creative engine with three assists in his last five appearances for the club and he is the best player in the team at unlocking defenses with his clever play.
Betting Insights
- Antwerp’s away record and the fact that they will not want to give the game away here makes the 1.76 odds on a Genk victory appear generous.
- The hosts are a good team with strong home form and they’ll want to build on the 2-1 win in the reverse Conference Group fixture six weeks ago.
Prediction
- Genk to bounce back with a crucial Conference Group victory
- Antwerp will make it difficult
