29 October 2016 at 18:00

21
Full Time
Referee: Eric Lambrechts

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

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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

W 480D 232L 270
Over 2.556
Goals scored1714

Away Record: KVC Westerlo

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.

Genk
KVC Westerlo
Kick Off
Half Time
Pozuelo

assist: L. Bailey

54′
59′
M. HeylenY. Buyens
N. KarelisM. Samatta
66′
N. Karelis

assist: L. Bailey

66′
T. BuffelB. Heynen
70′
76′
E. AcolatseR. Henkens
76′
N. RommensJ. Molenberghs
82′
J. Molenberghs

assist: M. Apau

O. ColleyS. Dewaest
83′
Full Time

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.

6Shots on Goal6
6Shots off Goal6
12Total Shots12
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
13Fouls12
5Corner Kicks5
3Offsides4
56%Ball Possession44%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves4
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

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.

Genk4-2-3-14-4-2KVC Westerlo
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Bizot2Brabec3Nastić4Colley41Castagne25Ndidi19Buffel10Sušić24Pozuelo7Karelis31Bailey30Langend.3Daems2Apau16Mustoe73Miletić24Heylen8Annys11Hyland28Rommens9Acolatse35Ganvoula

Substitutes

Coach: P. Maes

Substitutes

Coach: J. Mathijssen

GenkPosition StrengthKVC Westerlo
Genk4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperM. Bizot
2DefenderJ. Brabec
3DefenderB. Nastić
4DefenderO. Colley
41DefenderT. Castagne
25MidfielderO. Ndidi
10MidfielderT. Sušić
24MidfielderPozuelo
19ForwardT. Buffel
7ForwardN. Karelis
31ForwardL. Bailey
KVC Westerlo4-4-2
30GoalkeeperK. Van Langendonck
3DefenderF. Daems
2DefenderM. Apau
73DefenderN. Miletić
24DefenderM. Heylen
16MidfielderJ. Mustoe
8MidfielderM. Annys
11MidfielderK. Hyland
28MidfielderN. Rommens
9ForwardE. Acolatse
35ForwardS. Ganvoula

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

DWDWDL

KVC Westerlo

WLWWDL

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.

2

Genk

1

Drawn

0

KVC Westerlo

Goals: 4Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (3)

18 Apr 2026KVC Westerlo1 – 2Genk
14 Dec 2025Genk1 – 1KVC Westerlo
2 Nov 2025KVC Westerlo0 – 1Genk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026