Genk
- Genk have won three of their last five games in all competitions, drawing one and losing one.
- Nicky Hayen has taken Genk back to the patient, possession-based style of soccer.
- Genk are built around central overloads, with their full-backs providing width and a solid foundation.
- They can transition quickly when in possession or sit back in a press when out of possession.
Anderlecht
- Anderlecht have won just three of their 11 away league games this season (D3, L5) and have failed to get a result in their last three.
- Anderlecht are a much more forward-thinking team, pressing high up the field when out of possession and looking to get on the front foot as quickly as possible.
- Anderlecht have failed to win their last two away games against Genk, while losing their last three away matches.
Head-to-Head
Genk have won two and drawn one of the last three head-to-head games, with the last meeting finishing 1-1 at Anderlecht .
Key Players
- Daan Heymans has been in incredible form for Racing Genk lately, netting three times in his last five competitive appearances.
- Heymans is the obvious choice for an anytime goalscorer pick for Sunday’s clash.
- Hyun-Gyu Oh remains Genk’s top league scorer this season with six goals in 20 games, while Nilson Angulo leads the way for Anderlecht with six in 22.
Betting Insights
- Racing Genk enter Sunday’s game as slight favorites, with the hosts 2.0 and Anderlecht and the draw both 3.5.
- Both Teams To Score comes in at 2.05.
- Genk have conceded 17 goals at home in the league.
- Anderlecht have scored just 12 times in 11 away league matches.
- The home side have conceded an average of 1.55 goals per home game in the First Division A.
Prediction
A win for Genk seems likely, but both sides can get on the scoresheet in this game.
