Genk vs Antwerp prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, May 19, 2026
Pro League Belgium
In the 39th round of the Belgian Pro League Conference League group on May 19, 2026, Genk will face Antwerp. To maintain their lead, the home side needs to win.
Genk vs Antwerp: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Luminus Arena" was the best in the 2024/2025 regular season, but dropped to third place in the championship group. Now, they have fallen even further, ending up in the mid-table group. Their current form is unimpressive, with few wins and even a loss to Charleroi. They finally managed a victory against Westerlo, but then drew 0-0 with Standard.
The historical giant from "Bosuil" recently reminded everyone of itself with a "golden double" and a Champions League appearance. However, last season ended in fifth place, losing to Charleroi in the playoff for a European spot. This time, they finished the first phase in tenth place. After that, they managed three consecutive wins, but then lost 0-5 at home to Standard. Subsequently, they also lost to Charleroi and Leuven without scoring.
Niki Hayen's team maintains roughly equal statistics: they score 1.45 goals per match but concede 1.39. Janssen and his teammates average 1.08 goals scored and 1.26 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Genk vs Antwerp
Antwerp went unbeaten against this opponent in five matches, but lost at home to them in April.
The hosts need to secure a win. They are likely to succeed (odds – 1.72).
Genk vs Antwerp: Key Statistics and Trends
- Genk have won two of their last eight matches
- 68% of Genk's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.84
- Antwerp have lost their last three matches
- 45% of Antwerp's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.34
Genk vs Antwerp: Probable Starting Lineups
Genk lines up in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (projected lineup): Brugmans - Smets, Sadick, Kongolo - Medina, Bangura, Heynen, El Ouahdi - Heymans, Karetsas - Mirisola
Antwerp lines up in a 1-3-5-2 formation (projected lineup): Nozawa - Bail, Benitez, Tsunashima - Foulon, Scott, Pratt, Valencia, Somers - Vandeplas, Janssen
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