Liège 5-0 KRC Genk II – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Liège at 43% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Liège face KRC Genk II.
✍️ Match Preview
Fixture Analysis
Liège welcome KRC Genk II to Stade Rue de la Tonne in Challenger Pro League (matchday 30). Kick-off is Friday 19 April 2024 at 20:00 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Liège have gone 5W 3D 2L — a 1.80 PPG return. Last five: W L W D W. They are averaging 2.10 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Liège at home: 5W 1D 4L from their last 10 home games — 1.60 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.
Looking at their last 10 matches, KRC Genk II stand at 4W 3D 3L — 1.50 PPG. Last five: D W L W D. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 1.30. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — a high rate that makes Yes a well-evidenced angle from their form.
KRC Genk II's away record over their last 10 away games: 2W 2D 6L (0.80 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 0.80 is notably below their overall 1.50 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Liège at 1.80 PPG versus KRC Genk II's 1.50. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
Head to Head
The H2H picture is flat: the 1 H2H match we hold have produced 1 wins for Liège, 0 for KRC Genk II and 0 draws. Form and model data should carry more weight here. With only 1 H2H match to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 1 H2H match in our data have been high-scoring — 5.0 goals per game on average — which backs the Over 2.5 market from the head-to-head side. The most recent of those, on 3 Nov 2023, ended Liège 3–2 KRC Genk II — a Liège win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 5.0 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Liège in-play and half-time data (last 29 games, 14 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 71% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% 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 43% of games (home games).
KRC Genk II in-play and half-time data (last 29 games, 14 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 93% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 75% of those occasions; of the 10 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 40%; BTTS occurs in 86% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 71% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 45%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Liège 55% and KRC Genk II 76% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Liège 55% | KRC Genk II 66%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Liège 1.66 xG and KRC Genk II 1.45 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: Liège attack 1.072 / defence 1.082 | KRC Genk II attack 0.977 / defence 1.163. League average goals — home 1.328 / away 1.370. Data: built from Liège's last 29 games and KRC Genk II's last 51.
Result probabilities: Liège 43% | Draw 24% | KRC Genk II 34%. Fair-value odds: Liège 2.35 | Draw 4.22 | KRC Genk II 2.97. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 24% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 60% | BTTS Yes probability 62% | Total xG 3.10. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 60% — the 3.10 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 62% — both xG figures (1.66 / 1.45) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Liège at 43% — marginal model lean. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Liège offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 3.10 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 60% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Liège's last 10 home games and KRC Genk II's last 10 away games) averaging 3.0 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 62%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Liège 50% (last 10 home games) | KRC Genk II 80% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Liège vs KRC Genk II | Competition: Challenger Pro League, matchday 30 | Venue: Stade Rue de la Tonne • Kick-off: Friday 19 April 2024 at 20:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Liège 43% | Draw 24% | KRC Genk II 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 60% (Under 40%) | BTTS Yes 62% (No 38%) | xG Liège 1.66 / KRC Genk II 1.45 • Poisson strength factors: Liège attack 1.072 / def 1.082 | KRC Genk II attack 0.977 / def 1.163 | league avg home 1.328 / away 1.370 • Poisson stance: Liège (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.66
Liège xG
Expected Goals
1.45
KRC Genk II xG
62%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
38%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Liège vs KRC Genk II FAQs
What time does Liège vs KRC Genk II kick off?
Liège vs KRC Genk II kicked off at 20:00 UK time on Friday 19 April 2024 at Stade Rue de la Tonne.
What was the final score in Liège vs KRC Genk II?
Liège 5 - 0 KRC Genk II.
Where is Liège vs KRC Genk II being played?
The match is being played at Stade Rue de la Tonne.
What competition is Liège vs KRC Genk II part of?
Liège vs KRC Genk II is a Challenger Pro League fixture (matchday 30) (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Liège vs KRC Genk II?
Our statistical model gives Liège a 43% chance of winning, KRC Genk II a 34% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Liège the favourite.
Will both teams score in Liège vs KRC Genk II?
Our model estimates a 62% probability that both Liège and KRC Genk II will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Liège vs KRC Genk II have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 60%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Liège's attack rating (1.07) and KRC Genk II's defence rating (1.16), the model arrives at 1.66 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, KRC Genk II's attack versus Liège's defence, projects 1.45 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Liège's last 29 games and KRC Genk II's last 51 — a full enough recent 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 12.2%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.9%), 1-2 (7.8%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Liège Win
43%
2.35
24%
4.22
34%
2.97
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.8%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.9%
Home win
1 – 2
7.8%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.66
Liège xG
Total xG
3.10
1.45
KRC Genk II xG
2.35
43%
Home win
4.22
24%
Draw
2.97
34%
Away win
Goals Markets
82%
Over 1.5
1.22
18%
Under 1.5
5.56
60%
Over 2.5
1.67
40%
Under 2.5
2.50
38%
Over 3.5
2.63
62%
Under 3.5
1.61
20%
Over 4.5
5.00
80%
Under 4.5
1.25
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
62%
BTTS Yes
1.62
38%
BTTS No
2.62
Clean Sheet
24%
4.25
19%
5.24
Win to Nil
10%
9.98
6%
15.56
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 7.4 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 6.2 | 8.9 | 6.4 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 3.4 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Liège vs KRC Genk II Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Liège vs KRC Genk II?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.2%.
How many goals are Liège and KRC Genk II expected to score?
The model projects 1.66 expected goals for Liège and 1.45 for KRC Genk II, a combined total of 3.10.
How confident is the prediction model for Liège vs KRC Genk II?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Liège come into this having played 29 games, going 14W 4D 11L for 1.59 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-W-D-W.
On the other side, KRC Genk II sit at 1.28 PPG from 29 outings (10W 7D 12L), a run that reads D-W-L-W-D across their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Liège on 1.59 PPG, KRC Genk II on 1.28. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
Liège's home form reads 8W 1D 5L across their last 14 home games, a 1.79 PPG return.
Away from home, KRC Genk II have taken 1.14 points per game from their last 14 away games (4W 4D 6L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Liège come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Liège are averaging 1.52 goals scored and 1.41 conceded per game recently; KRC Genk II are on 1.59 scored and 1.62 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: KRC Genk II in 76%.
Last 29 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Liège
Current Season
KRC Genk II
Current Season
Liège (Home) vs KRC Genk II (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Liège
Current Season
KRC Genk II
Current Season
❓ Liège vs KRC Genk II Form FAQs
What form are Liège and KRC Genk II in coming into this match?
Liège have gone 14W 4D 11L in their last 29 games (1.59 PPG), while KRC Genk II have gone 10W 7D 12L in their last 29 (1.28 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Liège at home or KRC Genk II away?
Liège's home record (1.79 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Liège at home: 1.79 PPG; KRC Genk II away: 1.14 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 7 H2H matches in our data, going back to November 2023. All of them came in Challenger Pro League. The most recent was as recently as 23 August 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 19 Apr 2024, when Liège won Liège 5-0 KRC Genk II.
Liège's record when hosting KRC Genk II specifically: 3W 0D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 7 Meetings
5
Liège
0
Draws
2
KRC Genk II
Recent Meetings
❓ Liège vs KRC Genk II H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Liège and KRC Genk II?
Across the 7 head-to-head matches in our data, Liège have won 5, KRC Genk II have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Liège and KRC Genk II last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 23 August 2026: KRC Genk II 2-3 Liège.
Who has won more matches between Liège and KRC Genk II?
Liège have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from the 7 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Liège are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 33% of those situations.
KRC Genk II are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 93% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Liège at 50%, KRC Genk II at 86%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 43% (Liège) and 71% (KRC Genk II). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 29% and 57% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Liège home games / KRC Genk II away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Liège vs KRC Genk II Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Liège and KRC Genk II matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 50% of Liège's games and 86% of KRC Genk II's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Liège and KRC Genk II matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 43% of Liège's matches and 71% of KRC Genk II's.
Do Liège and KRC Genk II matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 71% of Liège's recent matches and 93% of KRC Genk II's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Liège run riot with a 5-0 hammering of KRC Genk II.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Liège beat KRC Genk II 5-0 at Stade Rue de la Tonne, Regular Season - 30, in the Challenger Pro League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Liège 1.66 xG and KRC Genk II 1.45 xG, a combined 3.10. The scoreboard read 5-0 for 5 actual goals. Liège beat their projection by 3.3 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. KRC Genk II landed 1.4 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Liège attack 1.07 / defence 1.08 against KRC Genk II attack 0.98 / defence 1.16, drawn from 29/51 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Liège 43% | Draw 24% | KRC Genk II 34%, with Liège to win its most likely call at 43%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 60%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 82% and landed. Over 3.5 was 38% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 62% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Liège 55%, KRC Genk II 66%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 66%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Liège's trading profile (29 games, 14 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did not.
KRC Genk II's trading profile (29 games, 14 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 76% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Liège 1.59 PPG, KRC Genk II 1.28 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Liège win broke the near-deadlock. Liège (home/away splits) scored 5 against a 1.50 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.29 average — tighter than their form line. KRC Genk II (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.71 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 5 against a 1.71 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 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.