Anderlecht 1-2 Genk – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Anderlecht at 46%, yet in-form Genk provide a compelling counter-argument — this Anderlecht vs Genk fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
Anderlecht and Genk meet at Lotto Park in Jupiler Pro League, Championship Round - 2. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 6 April 2025 at 17:30 UTC.
Current Form
Anderlecht's overall Jupiler Pro League record this term: 6W 0D 4L from 10 games (1.80 PPG). Last five: L W L W L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in only 10% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence.
Anderlecht at Lotto Park this season: 7W 0D 3L from 10 home games — 2.10 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.60 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Lotto Park. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Genk have collected 2.60 PPG across 10 Jupiler Pro League outings this season: 8W 2D 0L. Last five: D D W W W. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 0.60. Defensively, 0.60 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Genk's away record: 5W 3D 2L from 10 road trips in Jupiler Pro League this season (1.80 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 1.80 is notably below their overall 2.60 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Genk are 0.80 PPG clear of Anderlecht in recent Jupiler Pro League fixtures (2.60 vs 1.80). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Anderlecht lead 2W to 3W over the last 5 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
The 5 previous meetings have averaged 2.6 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 22 Dec 2024, ended 0–2 with Genk winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Anderlecht half-time and goal-timing data (71 games, 34 at home): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (home games).
Genk half-time and goal-timing data (71 games, 34 at away): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Anderlecht 52% versus Genk 51%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Anderlecht 54% | Genk 54%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Anderlecht 1.73 xG and Genk 1.28 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Anderlecht attack 1.261 / defence 0.981 | Genk attack 1.169 / defence 0.933. League average goals — home 1.471 / away 1.113. Anderlecht carry an above-average attack strength of 1.261 — their λ of 1.73 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 60 Anderlecht games / 60 Genk games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Anderlecht 46% | Draw 27% | Genk 26%. Fair-value odds: Anderlecht 2.17 | Draw 3.70 | Genk 3.85. Anderlecht hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 58% | BTTS probability 61% | Total xG 3.01. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 58% — the 3.01 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% reflects that both xG figures (1.73 / 1.28) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Anderlecht are the pick at 46% — moderate model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Genk (2.60 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Anderlecht if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 3.01 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 58% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 61% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Anderlecht 30% | Genk 60%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Anderlecht vs Genk | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Championship Round - 2 | Venue: Lotto Park • Kick-off: Sunday 6 Apr 2025, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Anderlecht 46% | Draw 27% | Genk 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 58% | BTTS 61% | xG Anderlecht 1.73 / Genk 1.28 • Poisson strength factors: Anderlecht attack 1.261 / def 0.981 | Genk attack 1.169 / def 0.933 | league avg home 1.471 / away 1.113 • Poisson stance: Anderlecht (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.73
Anderlecht xG
Expected Goals
1.28
Genk xG
61%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
58%
Over 2.5
35%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Anderlecht vs Genk kick off?
Anderlecht vs Genk kicked off at 17:30 on Sunday 6 April 2025 at Lotto Park.
What was the final score in Anderlecht vs Genk?
Anderlecht 1 - 2 Genk.
Where is Anderlecht vs Genk being played?
The match is being played at Lotto Park.
What competition is Anderlecht vs Genk part of?
Anderlecht vs Genk is a Championship Round - 2 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Anderlecht vs Genk?
Our statistical model gives Anderlecht a 46% chance of winning, Genk a 26% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Anderlecht the favourite.
Will both teams score in Anderlecht vs Genk?
Our model estimates a 61% probability that both Anderlecht and Genk will score (BTTS).
Will Anderlecht vs Genk have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 58%.
What is the head-to-head record between Anderlecht and Genk?
Record (5 meetings): Anderlecht 2W | Draws 0 | Genk 3W.
What form are Anderlecht and Genk in?
Anderlecht (all comps): 6W-0D-4L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 0.80 | L5 L-W-L-W-L. Genk (all comps): 8W-2D-0L in 10 | 2.60 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 0.60 | L5 D-D-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Anderlecht's attack at 1.26x the league average against Genk's defence at 0.93x — combine the two and it projects 1.73 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Genk's attack (1.17x) against Anderlecht's defence (0.98x) — and the away total comes out at 1.28.
These ratings are built from 60/60 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.4%), 2-0 (7.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Anderlecht Win
46%
2.17
27%
3.65
26%
3.79
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.9%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.4%
Home win
1 – 0
8.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.73
Anderlecht xG
Total xG
3.01
1.28
Genk xG
2.17
46%
Home win
3.65
27%
Draw
3.79
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
58%
Over 2.5
1.72
42%
Under 2.5
2.38
35%
Over 3.5
2.86
65%
Under 3.5
1.54
19%
Over 4.5
5.26
81%
Under 4.5
1.23
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
61%
BTTS Yes
1.63
39%
BTTS No
2.58
Clean Sheet
28%
3.59
18%
5.64
Win to Nil
13%
7.77
5%
21.33
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.6 | 10.9 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.4 | 9.4 | 6.0 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Anderlecht vs Genk?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.3%.
How many goals are Anderlecht and Genk expected to score?
The model projects 1.73 expected goals for Anderlecht and 1.28 for Genk, a combined total of 3.01.
How confident is the prediction model for Anderlecht vs Genk?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Anderlecht come into this having played 71 games, going 37W 17D 17L for 1.80 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-L-W-L.
On the other side, Genk sit at 1.80 PPG from 71 outings (37W 17D 17L), a run that reads D-D-W-W-W across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.80 PPG for Anderlecht against 1.80 for Genk. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Anderlecht's home form reads 22W 6D 6L across 34 games on their own ground, a 2.12 PPG return.
Away from home, Genk have taken 1.47 points per game from 34 outings (14W 8D 12L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Anderlecht come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Anderlecht are averaging 1.69 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game recently; Genk are on 1.61 scored and 1.15 conceded.
Defensively: Genk in 35% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 71 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Anderlecht
Current Season
Genk
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Anderlecht and Genk in coming into this match?
Anderlecht have gone 37W 17D 17L in their last 71 games (1.80 PPG), while Genk have gone 37W 17D 17L in their last 71 (1.80 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Anderlecht at home or Genk away?
Anderlecht's home record (2.12 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Anderlecht at home: 2.12 PPG; Genk away: 1.47 PPG.
Have Anderlecht or Genk been keeping clean sheets recently?
Anderlecht have kept a clean sheet in 34% of their recent games, Genk in 35%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to December 2023 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 2 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Jupiler Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 6 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Anderlecht have gone 2W 2D 2L from 6 meetings on their own ground against Genk — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Anderlecht
2
Draws
6
Genk
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Anderlecht and Genk?
From 10 meetings on record, Anderlecht have won 2, Genk have won 6, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Anderlecht and Genk last play each other?
They last met on 6 September 2026, when Anderlecht 0-0 Genk.
Who has won more matches between Anderlecht and Genk?
Genk have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Anderlecht are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time.
Genk are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Anderlecht 50%, Genk 62% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 62% (Anderlecht) and 53% (Genk). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 29% and 29% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Anderlecht keep a clean sheet in 35% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Anderlecht home games / Genk away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Anderlecht play Genk?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 50% of Anderlecht's games and 62% of Genk's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Anderlecht vs Genk usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 62% of Anderlecht's matches and 53% of Genk's.
Do Anderlecht and Genk tend to score early?
Anderlecht have had a goal before half-time in 82% of their recent matches, Genk in 65% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Genk defy the odds to beat Anderlecht 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Genk beat Anderlecht 1-2 at Lotto Park, Championship Round - 2, in the Jupiler Pro League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Anderlecht 1.73 xG and Genk 1.28 xG, a combined 3.01. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Anderlecht attack 1.26 / defence 0.98 against Genk attack 1.17 / defence 0.93, drawn from 60/60 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Anderlecht 46% | Draw 27% | Genk 26%, with Anderlecht to win its most likely call at 46%. The actual Genk win had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 58%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 82% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 61% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 54% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Anderlecht 54%, Genk 54%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Anderlecht's trading profile (71 games, 34 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 34% of the time, and conceded here.
Genk's trading profile (71 games, 34 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Anderlecht 1.80 PPG, Genk 1.80 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Genk win broke the near-deadlock. Anderlecht (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 1.97 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 0.91 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.