KRC Genk II 1-3 K. Lierse S.K. – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours K. Lierse S.K. (41%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as KRC Genk II face K. Lierse S.K..
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Analysis
K. Lierse S.K. make the trip to De Leunen to face KRC Genk II in Challenger Pro League, Regular Season - 30. The match kicks off on Friday 18 April 2025 at 19:00 UTC.
Form
KRC Genk II (all games): 0W 2D 8L across 10 Challenger Pro League fixtures this term — 0.20 PPG. Last five: L L L L L. They are averaging 0.70 goals per game and conceding 2.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.20 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.
KRC Genk II's home record at De Leunen: 1W 3D 6L from 10 Challenger Pro League appearances (0.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
K. Lierse S.K.'s overall Challenger Pro League record this term: 4W 2D 4L from 10 games (1.40 PPG). Last five: L W L L W. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 0.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.80 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.
K. Lierse S.K.'s form when playing away from home: 2W 2D 6L across 10 road games this term (0.80 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 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 0.80 is notably below their overall 1.40 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
On a straight form reading, K. Lierse S.K. are the stronger side — 1.20 PPG clear of the hosts (1.40 vs 0.20). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — KRC Genk II have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, K. Lierse S.K. in 60%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 5 meetings: KRC Genk II 1W, K. Lierse S.K. 3W, 1D.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 4.6 per game across 5 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 22 Nov 2024, ended 2–2 with a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.6 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
KRC Genk II — key trading statistics (58 games, 28 at home): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 56% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 68% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 48%.
K. Lierse S.K. — key trading statistics (58 games, 28 at away): they score before half-time in 89% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 43%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — KRC Genk II 66% and K. Lierse S.K. 60% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (KRC Genk II 69% | K. Lierse S.K. 64%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects KRC Genk II 1.24 xG and K. Lierse S.K. 1.43 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: KRC Genk II attack 0.883 / defence 1.255 | K. Lierse S.K. attack 0.919 / defence 1.019. League average goals — home 1.381 / away 1.237. Data: 58 KRC Genk II games / 58 K. Lierse S.K. games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: KRC Genk II 33% | Draw 26% | K. Lierse S.K. 41%. Fair-value odds: KRC Genk II 3.03 | Draw 3.85 | K. Lierse S.K. 2.44. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.67. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.67 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.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates K. Lierse S.K. as the most likely outcome at 41% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on K. Lierse S.K. if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.67 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 50% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though form averaging only 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging only 4.6 goals per meeting point in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 54% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: KRC Genk II 60% | K. Lierse S.K. 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K. | Competition: Challenger Pro League, Regular Season - 30 | Venue: De Leunen • Kick-off: Friday 18 Apr 2025, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: KRC Genk II 33% | Draw 26% | K. Lierse S.K. 41% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% | BTTS 54% | xG KRC Genk II 1.24 / K. Lierse S.K. 1.43 • Poisson strength factors: KRC Genk II attack 0.883 / def 1.255 | K. Lierse S.K. attack 0.919 / def 1.019 | league avg home 1.381 / away 1.237 • Poisson stance: K. Lierse S.K. (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.24
KRC Genk II xG
Expected Goals
1.43
K. Lierse S.K. xG
54%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
28%
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 KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K. kick off?
KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K. kicked off at 19:00 on Friday 18 April 2025 at De Leunen.
What was the final score in KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K.?
KRC Genk II 1 - 3 K. Lierse S.K..
Where is KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K. being played?
The match is being played at De Leunen.
What competition is KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K. part of?
KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K. is a Regular Season - 30 fixture in the Challenger Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K.?
Our statistical model gives KRC Genk II a 33% chance of winning, K. Lierse S.K. a 41% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making K. Lierse S.K. the favourite.
Will both teams score in KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K.?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both KRC Genk II and K. Lierse S.K. will score (BTTS).
Will KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K. have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50%.
What is the head-to-head record between KRC Genk II and K. Lierse S.K.?
Record (5 meetings): KRC Genk II 1W | Draws 1 | K. Lierse S.K. 3W.
What form are KRC Genk II and K. Lierse S.K. in?
KRC Genk II (all comps): 0W-2D-8L in 10 | 0.20 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 2.20 | L5 L-L-L-L-L. K. Lierse S.K. (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 0.80 | L5 L-W-L-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from KRC Genk II's attack rating (0.88) and K. Lierse S.K.'s defence rating (1.02), the model arrives at 1.24 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — K. Lierse S.K.'s attack (0.92x) against KRC Genk II's defence (1.25x) — and the away total comes out at 1.43.
These ratings are built from 58/58 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.9%. Close behind: 1-2 (8.8%), 0-0 (8.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
K. Lierse S.K. Win
33%
3.05
26%
3.87
41%
2.42
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
9.9%
Away win
1 – 2
8.8%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.24
KRC Genk II xG
Total xG
2.67
1.43
K. Lierse S.K. xG
3.05
33%
Home win
3.87
26%
Draw
2.42
41%
Away win
Goals Markets
75%
Over 1.5
1.33
25%
Under 1.5
4.00
50%
Over 2.5
2.00
50%
Under 2.5
2.00
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.85
46%
BTTS No
2.18
Clean Sheet
24%
4.16
29%
3.46
Win to Nil
8%
12.69
12%
8.38
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.9 | 9.9 | 7.1 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 8.6 | 12.3 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.4 | 7.6 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 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 KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K.?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are KRC Genk II and K. Lierse S.K. expected to score?
The model projects 1.24 expected goals for KRC Genk II and 1.43 for K. Lierse S.K., a combined total of 2.67.
How confident is the prediction model for KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K.?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
KRC Genk II come into this having played 58 games, going 13W 12D 33L for 0.88 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-L-L-L.
On the other side, K. Lierse S.K. sit at 1.24 PPG from 58 outings (20W 12D 26L), a run that reads L-W-L-L-W across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.88 PPG for KRC Genk II against 1.24 for K. Lierse S.K.. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
KRC Genk II's home form reads 8W 6D 14L across 28 games on their own ground, a 1.07 PPG return.
Away from home, K. Lierse S.K. have taken 0.96 points per game from 28 outings (7W 6D 15L).
Attack vs Defence
KRC Genk II are averaging 1.29 goals scored and 1.93 conceded per game recently; K. Lierse S.K. are on 1.40 scored and 1.62 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: KRC Genk II have seen both teams score in 66% of their recent games; K. Lierse S.K. in 60%.
Last 58 Results — Challenger Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
KRC Genk II
Current Season
K. Lierse S.K.
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are KRC Genk II and K. Lierse S.K. in coming into this match?
KRC Genk II have gone 13W 12D 33L in their last 58 games (0.88 PPG), while K. Lierse S.K. have gone 20W 12D 26L in their last 58 (1.24 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — KRC Genk II at home or K. Lierse S.K. away?
KRC Genk II's home record (1.07 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — KRC Genk II at home: 1.07 PPG; K. Lierse S.K. away: 0.96 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to August 2022 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Challenger Pro League. They last met on 28 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Notable Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: K. Lierse S.K. have taken the last 3 head-to-head results.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: KRC Genk II won 4-1 on 14 Aug 2022, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, KRC Genk II have gone 1W 0D 3L from 4 meetings on their own ground against K. Lierse S.K. — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
1
KRC Genk II
1
Draws
6
K. Lierse S.K.
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between KRC Genk II and K. Lierse S.K.?
From 8 meetings on record, KRC Genk II have won 1, K. Lierse S.K. have won 6, and 1 have been drawn.
When did KRC Genk II and K. Lierse S.K. last play each other?
They last met on 28 February 2026, when KRC Genk II 2-3 K. Lierse S.K..
Who has won more matches between KRC Genk II and K. Lierse S.K.?
K. Lierse S.K. have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
KRC Genk II 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 36% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 18% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
K. Lierse S.K. are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 89% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — KRC Genk II 64%, K. Lierse S.K. 57% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 68% for KRC Genk II and 61% for K. Lierse S.K.. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 39% and 39% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: K. Lierse S.K. in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = KRC Genk II home games / K. Lierse S.K. away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when KRC Genk II play K. Lierse S.K.?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 64% of KRC Genk II's games and 57% of K. Lierse S.K.'s, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is KRC Genk II vs K. Lierse S.K. usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 68% of KRC Genk II's matches and 61% of K. Lierse S.K.'s.
Do KRC Genk II and K. Lierse S.K. tend to score early?
KRC Genk II have had a goal before half-time in 82% of their recent matches, K. Lierse S.K. in 89% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
K. Lierse S.K. cruise to a comfortable 1-3 victory over KRC Genk II.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
K. Lierse S.K. beat KRC Genk II 1-3 at De Leunen, Regular Season - 30, in the Challenger 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 KRC Genk II 1.24 xG and K. Lierse S.K. 1.43 xG, a combined 2.67. The scoreboard read 1-3 for 4 actual goals. K. Lierse S.K. outscored their 1.43 projection by 1.6. Those figures were built on strength ratings of KRC Genk II attack 0.88 / defence 1.25 against K. Lierse S.K. attack 0.92 / defence 1.02, drawn from 58/58 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it KRC Genk II 33% | Draw 26% | K. Lierse S.K. 41%, with K. Lierse S.K. to win its most likely call at 41%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 50%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 75% and landed. Over 3.5 was 28% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 54% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 66% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (KRC Genk II 69%, K. Lierse S.K. 64%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 63%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
KRC Genk II's trading profile (58 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 66% of their matches — today it did.
K. Lierse S.K.'s trading profile (58 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — KRC Genk II 0.88 PPG, K. Lierse S.K. 1.24 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the K. Lierse S.K. win broke the near-deadlock. KRC Genk II (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.75 concession average — a leakier day than usual. K. Lierse S.K. (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.21 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 1 against a 1.89 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.