The Jupiler Pro League sees Genk take on KVC Westerlo on Saturday 15 August, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Cegeka Arena. Genk are 7th with 15 points from 11 games (in the top half), while KVC Westerlo sit 9th on 14 points (in the top half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Genk's last 5: LWWLL Most recently they lost to Zulte Waregem 1–2 away. They average 1.0 scored and 2.2 conceded.
KVC Westerlo's last 5: LLDLD Most recently they lost to Union St. Gilloise 1–5 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Genk arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.0 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 2.5 for Genk and 1.4 for KVC Westerlo. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 69% and both teams to score at 65%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.48, above our fair price of 1.45, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Genk 2–1 KVC Westerlo. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Genk61%fair 1.65 · @1.65
Draw18%fair 5.62 · @4.20
KVC Westerlo22%fair 4.64 · @4.50
3.89Expected goals
2.46Genk xG
1.43KVC Westerlo xG
65%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–17%
1–17%
2–26%
2–06%
3–25%
From our goals model: Genk 2.5 – 1.4 KVC Westerlo expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Genk to win✓
61%
1.65
1.65
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.22
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.53
1.48
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
1.15
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.48
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
51%
1.95
1.65
Half-time result
Genk ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.16
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Genk / FT Genk✗
39%
2.54
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.30
–
Form
Genk – last 6
LWWLLL
9 Aug
@ Zulte Waregem
1–2
L
2 Aug
vs Twente
2–1
W
1 Aug
vs FC OSS
3–1
W
29 Jul
@ Bayer Leverkusen
0–4
L
22 Jul
@ AZ Alkmaar
0–4
L
18 Jul
@ Falkirk
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
KVC Westerlo – last 6
LLDLDL
8 Aug
vs Union St. Gilloise
1–5
L
1 Aug
vs Samsunspor
1–2
L
29 Jul
vs Kifisia
1–1
D
25 Jul
@ Dunkerque
1–3
L
22 Jul
vs Al-Fayha
0–0
D
18 Jul
vs Beerschot VA
0–2
L
0.7Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Genk and KVC Westerlo.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Genk vs KVC Westerlo?
On our numbers Genk have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 18% and KVC Westerlo 22%.
How many goals will there be in Genk vs KVC Westerlo?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Genk vs KVC Westerlo?
Our predicted score is Genk 2–1 KVC Westerlo, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Genk vs KVC Westerlo?
Genk vs KVC Westerlo (Jupiler Pro League) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Cegeka Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
