Excelsior Virton 3-1 KRC Genk II – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Excelsior Virton at 38%, yet other data sources diverge — this Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
KRC Genk II make the trip to Stade Yvan Georges to face Excelsior Virton in Challenger Pro League, Relegation Round - 10. The match kicks off on Friday 12 May 2023 at 19:00 UTC.
Form
Excelsior Virton (all games): 2W 2D 6L across 10 Challenger Pro League fixtures this term — 0.80 PPG. Last five: W L L L D. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — 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 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
In front of their own supporters this season, Excelsior Virton have posted 1W 1D 8L at Stade Yvan Georges — 0.40 PPG. At home they are averaging 0.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
KRC Genk II's overall Challenger Pro League record this term: 1W 4D 5L from 10 games (0.70 PPG). Last five: L L D L L. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 1.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.
KRC Genk II away from home this season: 3W 1D 6L from 10 away games — 1.00 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.
A near-identical PPG reading — 0.80 for Excelsior Virton, 0.70 for KRC Genk II — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 3 meetings: Excelsior Virton 1W, KRC Genk II 1W, 1D.
Historically, goals have been at a premium in this fixture — just 1.3 per game from 3 meetings. The Under 2.5 has a clear base rate from the H2H record alone. The most recent clash, on 17 Mar 2023, ended 1–1 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 1.3 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading & In-Play
Excelsior Virton — key trading statistics (31 games, 15 at home): they score before half-time in 47% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 27% of games (home games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
KRC Genk II — key trading statistics (31 games, 15 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 39%; they fail to score in 36% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Excelsior Virton 61% versus KRC Genk II 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Excelsior Virton 48% | KRC Genk II 55%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Excelsior Virton 1.26 xG and KRC Genk II 1.18 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: Excelsior Virton attack 0.737 / defence 1.016 | KRC Genk II attack 0.803 / defence 1.200. League average goals — home 1.431 / away 1.453. Excelsior Virton's attack strength of 0.737 is below the league average — the 1.26 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 50 Excelsior Virton games / 22 KRC Genk II games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Excelsior Virton 38% | Draw 27% | KRC Genk II 34%. Fair-value odds: Excelsior Virton 2.63 | Draw 3.70 | KRC Genk II 2.94. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 27% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 44% | BTTS probability 50% | Total xG 2.45. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 56% — total xG of 2.45 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 50% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Excelsior Virton are the pick at 38% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Excelsior Virton if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.45 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 44% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 2.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 1.3 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 50% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Excelsior Virton 20% | KRC Genk II 40% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% 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: Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II | Competition: Challenger Pro League, Relegation Round - 10 | Venue: Stade Yvan Georges • Kick-off: Friday 12 May 2023, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Excelsior Virton 38% | Draw 27% | KRC Genk II 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 44% | BTTS 50% | xG Excelsior Virton 1.26 / KRC Genk II 1.18 • Poisson strength factors: Excelsior Virton attack 0.737 / def 1.016 | KRC Genk II attack 0.803 / def 1.200 | league avg home 1.431 / away 1.453 • Poisson stance: Excelsior Virton (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.26
Excelsior Virton xG
Expected Goals
1.18
KRC Genk II xG
50%
BTTS
70%
Over 1.5
44%
Over 2.5
23%
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 Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II kick off?
Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II kicked off at 19:00 on Friday 12 May 2023 at Stade Yvan Georges.
What was the final score in Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II?
Excelsior Virton 3 - 1 KRC Genk II.
Where is Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II being played?
The match is being played at Stade Yvan Georges.
What competition is Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II part of?
Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II is a Relegation Round - 10 fixture in the Challenger Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II?
Our statistical model gives Excelsior Virton a 38% chance of winning, KRC Genk II a 34% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Excelsior Virton the favourite.
Will both teams score in Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II?
Our model estimates a 50% probability that both Excelsior Virton and KRC Genk II will score (BTTS).
Will Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 44%.
What is the head-to-head record between Excelsior Virton and KRC Genk II?
Record (3 meetings): Excelsior Virton 1W | Draws 1 | KRC Genk II 1W.
What form are Excelsior Virton and KRC Genk II in?
Excelsior Virton (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-L-L-L-D. KRC Genk II (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-L-D-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Excelsior Virton's attack at 0.74x the league average against KRC Genk II's defence at 1.20x — combine the two and it projects 1.26 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — KRC Genk II's attack (0.80x) against Excelsior Virton's defence (1.02x) — and the away total comes out at 1.18.
These ratings are built from 50/22 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 14.6% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (10.3%), 1-0 (9.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Excelsior Virton Win
38%
2.61
27%
3.66
34%
2.91
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.9%
Home win
0 – 1
10.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.26
Excelsior Virton xG
Total xG
2.45
1.18
KRC Genk II xG
2.61
38%
Home win
3.66
27%
Draw
2.91
34%
Away win
Goals Markets
70%
Over 1.5
1.43
30%
Under 1.5
3.33
44%
Over 2.5
2.27
56%
Under 2.5
1.79
23%
Over 3.5
4.35
77%
Under 3.5
1.30
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
50%
BTTS Yes
2.01
50%
BTTS No
1.99
Clean Sheet
31%
3.27
28%
3.54
Win to Nil
12%
8.53
10%
10.30
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.6 | 10.2 | 6.1 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 10.9 | 12.9 | 7.7 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.9 | 8.2 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 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 Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.6%.
How many goals are Excelsior Virton and KRC Genk II expected to score?
The model projects 1.26 expected goals for Excelsior Virton and 1.18 for KRC Genk II, a combined total of 2.45.
How confident is the prediction model for Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Excelsior Virton's recent record stands at 4W 10D 17L from 31 games, a 0.71 PPG return, with W-L-L-L-D in the last five.
KRC Genk II, meanwhile, have gone 6W 8D 17L across 31 games — 0.84 PPG, with L-L-D-L-L in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.71 PPG for Excelsior Virton against 0.84 for KRC Genk II. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Excelsior Virton have managed 1W 5D 9L from 15 games — 0.53 PPG in front of their own supporters.
KRC Genk II's away record stands at 3W 3D 9L across 15 trips, a 0.80 PPG haul.
Attack vs Defence
Excelsior Virton are averaging 0.94 goals scored and 1.61 conceded per game recently; KRC Genk II are on 1.13 scored and 1.77 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Excelsior Virton have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games.
Last 31 Results — Challenger Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Excelsior Virton
Current Season
KRC Genk II
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Excelsior Virton and KRC Genk II in coming into this match?
Excelsior Virton have gone 4W 10D 17L in their last 31 games (0.71 PPG), while KRC Genk II have gone 6W 8D 17L in their last 31 (0.84 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Excelsior Virton at home or KRC Genk II away?
KRC Genk II's away record (0.80 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Excelsior Virton at home: 0.53 PPG; KRC Genk II away: 0.80 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 4 times that we have on record, stretching back to September 2022 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 1 year. Every recorded meeting has come in Challenger Pro League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 12 May 2023, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Excelsior Virton have gone 1W 0D 1L from 2 meetings on their own ground against KRC Genk II — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
2
Excelsior Virton
1
Draws
1
KRC Genk II
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Excelsior Virton and KRC Genk II?
From 4 meetings on record, Excelsior Virton have won 2, KRC Genk II have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Excelsior Virton and KRC Genk II last play each other?
They last met on 12 May 2023, when Excelsior Virton 3-1 KRC Genk II.
Who has won more matches between Excelsior Virton and KRC Genk II?
Excelsior Virton have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Excelsior Virton see a goal before the break in 47% of their matches.
KRC Genk II are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Excelsior Virton 40%, KRC Genk II 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 27% (Excelsior Virton) and 53% (KRC Genk II).
On the defensive side: Excelsior Virton have failed to score in 53% of games; KRC Genk II in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Excelsior Virton home games / KRC Genk II away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Excelsior Virton play KRC Genk II?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 40% of Excelsior Virton's recent matches and 53% of KRC Genk II's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Excelsior Virton vs KRC Genk II usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 27% of Excelsior Virton's recent games and 53% of KRC Genk II's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Excelsior Virton and KRC Genk II tend to score early?
Excelsior Virton have had a goal before half-time in 47% of their recent matches, KRC Genk II in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Excelsior Virton cruise to a comfortable 3-1 victory over KRC Genk II.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Excelsior Virton beat KRC Genk II 3-1 at Stade Yvan Georges, Relegation Round - 10, 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 Excelsior Virton 1.26 xG and KRC Genk II 1.18 xG, a combined 2.45. The scoreboard read 3-1 for 4 actual goals. Excelsior Virton beat their projection by 1.7 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Excelsior Virton attack 0.74 / defence 1.02 against KRC Genk II attack 0.80 / defence 1.20, drawn from 50/22 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Excelsior Virton 38% | Draw 27% | KRC Genk II 34%, with Excelsior Virton to win its most likely call at 38%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 44%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 70% and landed. Over 3.5 was 23% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 50% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Excelsior Virton 48%, KRC Genk II 55%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Excelsior Virton's trading profile (31 games, 15 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did.
KRC Genk II's trading profile (31 games, 15 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Excelsior Virton 0.71 PPG, KRC Genk II 0.84 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Excelsior Virton win broke the near-deadlock. Excelsior Virton (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 0.60 average — above their attacking norm. KRC Genk II (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.80 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.