29 October 2016 at 18:00
Betting Odds & Historical Data
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Genk
Away Record: KVC Westerlo
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Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Genk defeated KVC Westerlo 2:1. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. Goals were scored by Pozuelo 54′, N. Karelis 66′, J. Molenberghs 82′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Genk had 56% possession while KVC Westerlo held 44%. Genk had 12 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (6 on target) for KVC Westerlo. Genk made 3 substitutions, KVC Westerlo made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Genk and KVC Westerlo — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Bailey
assist: L. Bailey
assist: M. Apau
Match Statistics
Genk had 56% possession against KVC Westerlo's 44%. Genk registered 12 shots (6 on target) while KVC Westerlo managed 12 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 5–5. Fouls committed: 13–12.
Lineups
Genk lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under P. Maes, while KVC Westerlo deployed a 4-4-2 under J. Mathijssen.
Defensive Solidity
Genk deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against KVC Westerlo'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 KVC Westerlo's 4 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 KVC Westerlo 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.
Age & Experience
The average age of Genk's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while KVC Westerlo average 36.0 (youngest: K. Van Langendonck (36), oldest: K. Van Langendonck (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Coach: P. Maes
Substitutes
Coach: J. Mathijssen
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Genk have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. KVC Westerlo show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Genk
KVC Westerlo
Genk vs KVC Westerlo Head to Head Results
Genk and KVC Westerlo have met 3 times — Genk won 2, KVC Westerlo won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Genk leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (4 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Genk are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 15 Mar 2026