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Genk will host Royal Antwerp at the Cegeka Arena on Sunday in another round of the 2024-25 Jupiler Pro League campaign. The home side have enjoyed a brilliant start to their season and now sit atop the table with 28 points from 12 matches as they continue their hunt for a first Pro League title since the 2018-19 campaign.
They beat Gent 2-0 last time out in the league, with Tolu Arokodare and Jarne Steuckers getting on the scoresheet early in the second half to extend the Smurfs' unbeaten streak away at Gent to four matches.
Royal Antwerp endured a slow start to their season, winning just two of their first six games but have now begun to adapt to life under new boss Jonas De Roeck and are back in contention for the league title. They beat Standard Liege 3-0 in their last league outing, with three different players finding the back of the net including Jacob Ondrejka who scored for a fourth league game running.
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They sit second in the table and are five points behind their weekend opponents, a gap they will aim to reduce on Sunday.
Genk vs Royal Antwerp Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 46 meetings between Genk and Antwerp since 1988. Both sides have won 18 games apiece in that period while their other 10 matchups have ended in draws.
- The home side have won their last three games in this fixture by an aggregate scoreline of 5-0 after going winless in their five games prior.
- The visitors are without a clean sheet in their last six games in this fixture.
- The Great Old have the best defensive record in the Jupiler Pro League this season with a goal concession tally of eight.
Genk vs Royal Antwerp Prediction
Genk are on a three-game winning streak and have won all but one of their last 11 games across all competitions. They are undefeated in their last six competitive outings at the Cegeka Arena and will be looking forward to the weekend clash.
Antwerp have won their last two games and are undefeated in their last eight. They have however struggled for results on the road in recent months and could see defeat here.
Prediction: Genk 2-1 Royal Antwerp
Genk vs Royal Antwerp Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Genk to win
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Four of the visitors' last five matches have produced more than 2.5 goals)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: YES (Both sides have found the back of the net in three of the hosts' last four league matches)
