Standard Liege 1-0 Genk – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Genk at 45%, yet other data sources diverge — this Standard Liege vs Genk fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Standard Liege host Genk at Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 15. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 25 November 2023 at 19:45 UTC.
Form Guide
Standard Liege — All Games: 4W 4D 2L from 10 Jupiler Pro League outings this season, averaging 1.60 points per game. Last five: W W L D L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Standard Liege, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Stade Maurice Dufrasne, Standard Liege have gone 2W 4D 4L this season (10 games, 1.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.00 lags behind their overall 1.60 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Stade Maurice Dufrasne this season.
Across all Jupiler Pro League games this season, Genk have recorded 4W 5D 1L from 10 outings — 1.70 PPG. Last five: D W W L W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.30 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Genk, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Genk have gone 5W 2D 3L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.70 PPG). They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Standard Liege at 1.60 PPG versus Genk's 1.70. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for Standard Liege, 1 for Genk and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 2 meetings have averaged 3.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 9 Apr 2023, ended 2–0 with Standard Liege winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Standard Liege in-play and half-time data (53 games, 26 at home): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
Genk in-play and half-time data (53 games, 26 at away): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; they lead at the break 51% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 47%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Standard Liege 55% versus Genk 64%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Standard Liege 53% | Genk 66%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Standard Liege 1.06 xG and Genk 1.52 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: Standard Liege attack 0.885 / defence 0.888 | Genk attack 1.314 / defence 0.713. League average goals — home 1.674 / away 1.305. Genk's defence strength of 0.713 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Genk have an above-average attack strength of 1.314 — the away xG of 1.52 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 47 Standard Liege games / 48 Genk games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Standard Liege 23% | Draw 32% | Genk 45%. Fair-value odds: Standard Liege 4.35 | Draw 3.12 | Genk 2.22. Genk hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (32%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 48% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.58. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 48%/52% — the total xG of 2.58 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Genk are the pick at 45% — moderate model lean. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Genk offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 2.58 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 48% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 54%. Form rates corroborate: Standard Liege 60% | Genk 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Standard Liege vs Genk | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 15 | Venue: Stade Maurice Dufrasne • Kick-off: Saturday 25 Nov 2023, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Standard Liege 23% | Draw 32% | Genk 45% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 48% | BTTS 54% | xG Standard Liege 1.06 / Genk 1.52 • Poisson strength factors: Standard Liege attack 0.885 / def 0.888 | Genk attack 1.314 / def 0.713 | league avg home 1.674 / away 1.305 • Poisson stance: Genk (45%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.06
Standard Liege xG
Expected Goals
1.52
Genk xG
54%
BTTS
76%
Over 1.5
48%
Over 2.5
26%
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 Standard Liege vs Genk kick off?
Standard Liege vs Genk kicked off at 19:45 on Saturday 25 November 2023 at Stade Maurice Dufrasne.
What was the final score in Standard Liege vs Genk?
Standard Liege 1 - 0 Genk.
Where is Standard Liege vs Genk being played?
The match is being played at Stade Maurice Dufrasne.
What competition is Standard Liege vs Genk part of?
Standard Liege vs Genk is a Regular Season - 15 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Standard Liege vs Genk?
Our statistical model gives Standard Liege a 23% chance of winning, Genk a 45% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Genk the favourite.
Will both teams score in Standard Liege vs Genk?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both Standard Liege and Genk will score (BTTS).
Will Standard Liege vs Genk have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 48%.
What is the head-to-head record between Standard Liege and Genk?
Record (2 meetings): Standard Liege 1W | Draws 0 | Genk 1W.
What form are Standard Liege and Genk in?
Standard Liege (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.70 | L5 W-W-L-D-L. Genk (all comps): 4W-5D-1L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 1.30 | L5 D-W-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Standard Liege's attack at 0.89x the league average against Genk's defence at 0.71x — combine the two and it projects 1.06 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Genk's attack versus Standard Liege's defence, projects 1.52 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 47/48 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 13.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-1 (10.0%), 1-2 (9.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Genk Win
23%
4.28
32%
3.16
45%
2.22
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.2%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.5%
Away win
1 – 2
9.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.06
Standard Liege xG
Total xG
2.58
1.52
Genk xG
4.28
23%
Home win
3.16
32%
Draw
2.22
45%
Away win
Goals Markets
73%
Over 1.5
1.37
27%
Under 1.5
3.70
48%
Over 2.5
2.08
52%
Under 2.5
1.92
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.85
46%
BTTS No
2.17
Clean Sheet
22%
4.58
35%
2.88
Win to Nil
5%
19.63
16%
6.39
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.6 | 11.5 | 8.8 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 8.0 | 12.2 | 9.3 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 4.2 | 6.4 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 Standard Liege vs Genk?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.8%.
How many goals are Standard Liege and Genk expected to score?
The model projects 1.06 expected goals for Standard Liege and 1.52 for Genk, a combined total of 2.58.
How confident is the prediction model for Standard Liege vs Genk?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 53 outings, Standard Liege have picked up 1.34 PPG on a 19W 14D 20L record — W-W-L-D-L across the most recent five. The sample for Standard Liege is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Genk's form line: 31W 14D 8L from 53 games, 2.02 PPG, last five D-W-W-L-W. The sample for Genk is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Genk are the form team by 0.68 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Standard Liege.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Standard Liege have posted 1.54 PPG from 26 outings (11W 7D 8L).
On the road, Genk have gone 14W 7D 5L from 26 away games — 1.88 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Standard Liege are averaging 1.36 goals scored and 1.51 conceded per game recently; Genk are on 2.15 scored and 1.09 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Genk in 64%.
Last 53 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Standard Liege
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Genk
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Standard Liege and Genk in coming into this match?
Standard Liege have gone 19W 14D 20L in their last 53 games (1.34 PPG), while Genk have gone 31W 14D 8L in their last 53 (2.02 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Standard Liege at home or Genk away?
Genk's away record (1.88 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Standard Liege at home: 1.54 PPG; Genk away: 1.88 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Standard Liege and Genk runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to July 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Jupiler Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 16 May 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
The last 2 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 22 Feb 2026, when Standard Liege won 0-3 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Standard Liege's record when hosting Genk specifically: 3W 1D 1L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
4
Standard Liege
3
Draws
3
Genk
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Standard Liege and Genk?
From 10 meetings on record, Standard Liege have won 4, Genk have won 3, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Standard Liege and Genk last play each other?
They last met on 16 May 2026, when Standard Liege 0-0 Genk.
Who has won more matches between Standard Liege and Genk?
Standard Liege have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Standard Liege are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 15% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Genk are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 85% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 46% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Standard Liege 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 — 50% (Standard Liege) and 62% (Genk). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 35% and 42% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Standard Liege keep a clean sheet in 31% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Standard Liege 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 Standard Liege play Genk?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 50% of Standard Liege's games and 62% of Genk's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Standard Liege vs Genk usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Standard Liege's matches and 62% of Genk's.
Do Standard Liege and Genk tend to score early?
Standard Liege have had a goal before half-time in 81% of their recent matches, Genk in 85% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Standard Liege defy the odds to beat Genk 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Standard Liege beat Genk 1-0 at Stade Maurice Dufrasne, Regular Season - 15, in the Jupiler Pro League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Standard Liege 1.06 xG and Genk 1.52 xG, a combined 2.58. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Genk landed 1.5 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Standard Liege attack 0.89 / defence 0.89 against Genk attack 1.31 / defence 0.71, drawn from 47/48 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Standard Liege 23% | Draw 32% | Genk 45%, with Genk to win its most likely call at 45%. Instead the game produced a Standard Liege win, an outcome the model had rated at just 23% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 48%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 76% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 54% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Standard Liege 53%, Genk 66%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 59%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Standard Liege's trading profile (53 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did not.
Genk's trading profile (53 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 64% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Genk arrived the stronger side — 2.02 PPG against 1.34. Form was overturned, with Standard Liege winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Standard Liege (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.23 average — tighter than their form line. Genk (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.92 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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.