Match Summary
Genk defeated St. Truiden 1:0. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. Goals were scored by N. Karelis 88′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Genk had 54% possession while St. Truiden held 46%. Genk had 12 shots (4 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for St. Truiden. Genk made 3 substitutions, St. Truiden made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Genk and St. Truiden — 1 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Genk had 54% possession against St. Truiden's 46%. Genk registered 12 shots (4 on target) while St. Truiden managed 8 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 12–16.
Lineups
Genk lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under P. Maes, while St. Truiden deployed a 4-2-3-1 under I. Leko.
Defensive Solidity
Genk deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against St. Truiden's 3-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 St. Truiden's 5 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 2 for St. Truiden 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
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Genk have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. St. Truiden show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Genk and St. Truiden have met 2 times — Genk won 2, St. Truiden won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Genk leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (3 for the home side, 1 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 1–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026