Genk vs Seraing prediction for Sunday’s Jupiler Pro League round 23 showdown at Cegeka Arena in Genk. Read on for our free predictions betting tips and preview.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Genk to win and to Score Over 1.5 Goals – 1.37
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Over 2.5 Goals – 1.44
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Anytime Correct Score 2-0 – 1.69
Genk to win and to Score Over 1.5 Goals
Genk won ten of their 11 home games in the Jupiler Pro League this term. On the other hand, Seraing lost three of their four previous away games. Genk are averaging 2.64 goals scored per game.
Over 2.5 Goals
According to the statistics, there is a 78% chance that this match will produce over 2.5 goals. In detail, 73% of Genk’s home games and Seraing’s 82% of away matches ended in over 2.5 goals.
Anytime Correct Score 2-0
The 2-0 score appeared in Genk’s eight matches this season. Moreover, the same trend happened in the last three meetings between Genk and Seraing. Also, Seraing were down by 2-0 in six of their matches.
Genk
Genk strengthened their lead at the top of the table after beating Westerloo on the road by a score of 3-2. The Blue Whites are on a three-match winning streak and have won seven of their last eight matches.
Since the start of the season, Genk have won 18 of their 21 league games. Moreover, the Blue Whites have scored at least a goal in ten of their 11 matches at the Arena. Genk are undefeated in 11 home games.
Seraing
With the 0-1 home defeat against Anderlecht, Seraing have recorded their consecutive defeat and are on a three-match winless run in the league. Seraing lost six of their last eight matches and are currently at the bottom of the table.
Since the start of the season, Seraing picked up an average of 0.68 points per game. However, that number decreased by 26.5% in the last eight rounds after collecting 0.50 points per game. Additionally, Seraing conceded in each of their last 12 matches.
Genk are the overwhelming favorites to win this game with odds of 1.23 and that is due to the vast difference in form and level between them and Seraing. In order to have better returns for our stake, we prefer to combine Genk’s win with them scoring over 1.5 goals.
The average total number of corners awarded in Genk’s matches is 10.57 while in Seraing’s games is 8.68. Playing at home, Genk usually win 6.45 corners and Seraing’s average corners on the road is 2.91. Hence, with odds of 1.40 at 1xBet, we predict to see over eight corners.
Paul Onuachu is Genk’s and Jupiler Pro League’s top scorer with 14 goals scored in 18 appearances in the league. The Nigerian forward is known for his strong finishing, heading, and aerial duels. Onauchu has a rating of 7.43 in the Belgian league.
Genk’s Matias Galarza and Luca Oyen are ruled out due to injury.
Lahssaini is suspended for Seraing while Abou Ba and Kilota are doubtful due to mild injuries.
Genk: Vandevoordt; Munoz, Cuesta, McKenzie, Mohammed; Hrosovsky, Castro; Paintsil, El Khannous, Preciado; Onuachu;
Seraing: Dietsch; Sylla, Tshibabua, Mbow, Sissoko; Lepoint, Poaty, Conceicao, Mvoue, Bernier; Vagner;
This game will be played at Cegeka Arena in Genk.
The kickoff for this game is on the 29th of January, 2023 at 20:00 UTC.
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