Match Summary
Genk defeated KV Mechelen 2:1. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. Goals were scored by N. Verdier 10′, N. Karelis 21′ (pen.), L. Bailey 51′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Genk had 63% possession while KV Mechelen held 37%. Genk had 15 shots (12 on target) compared to 11 (8 on target) for KV Mechelen. Genk made 3 substitutions, KV Mechelen made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Genk and KV Mechelen — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: T. Matthys
Penalty
Match Statistics
Genk had 63% possession against KV Mechelen's 37%. Genk registered 15 shots (12 on target) while KV Mechelen managed 11 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 5–5. Fouls committed: 12–12.
Lineups
Genk lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under P. Maes, while KV Mechelen deployed a 3-4-3 under Y. Ferrera.
Defensive Solidity
Genk deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against KV Mechelen's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Genk field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus KV Mechelen's 6 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Genk start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 0 for KV Mechelen averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Genk have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. KV Mechelen show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Genk and KV Mechelen have met 2 times — Genk won 1, KV Mechelen won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (3 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026