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The Belgian Jupiler League returns with a fresh set of fixtures as KRC Genk and Club Brugge go head-to-head at Cegeka Arena on Sunday.
Having suffered a heavy defeat when both sides met on Wednesday, Wouter Vrancken’s men will head into the weekend looking to get one over the visitors and return to winning ways.
Genk suffered a slight blow in their quest for Champions League football as they fell to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Club Brugge in the first of their league double-header on Wednesday.
Prior to that, Vrancken’s side were on a six-game unbeaten run across all competitions, claiming four wins and two draws since mid-March.
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With 34 points from 35 matches, Genk are currently fourth in the Jupiler League Championship round standings, four points behind third-placed Union Saint-Gilloise.
With their midweek victory, Club Brugge have now won six games on the bounce, stretching back to a 1-1 derby draw with Cercle Brugge on May 1.
This fine run of results has seen Nicky Hayen’s men reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League, where they have been drawn against Italian outfit Fiorentina.
Club Brugge are currently second in the Jupiler League table with 39 points from 35 matches and could leapfrog first-placed Anderlecht to top spot with all three points this weekend.
KRC Genk vs Club Brugge Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 33 wins from the last 73 meetings between the sides, Club Brugge boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Genk have picked up 25 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 15 occasions.
- Club Brugge are unbeaten in their last three games against Vrancken’s men, claiming two wins and one draw since a 3-1 loss in May 2023.
- Genk are unbeaten in their last four home matches across all competitions, picking up three wins and one draw since losing 3-0 against Club Brugge on March 3.
KRC Genk vs Club Brugge Prediction
The last 11 meetings between Genk and Club Brugge have produced a staggering 46 goals and we anticipate another end-to-end affair between the two high-scoring sides.
However, the Bruges outfit are currently firing on all cylinders and we fancy them to make it a hat-trick of wins against the hosts.
Prediction: KRC Genk 1-3 Club Brugge
KRC Genk vs Club Brugge Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Club Brugge to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in nine of the last 10 meetings between the two sides)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in eight of their last 10 encounters)
