Genk vs Waasland-Beveren prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 28, 2026
In the 4th round of the Belgian Pro League on August 28, 2026, Genk and Waasland-Beveren will face off. The home club will try to achieve the best possible result here.
Genk vs Waasland-Beveren: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Genk lost out to Anderlecht for the last spot in the "championship group" last season. By topping the next group, they still had a chance to qualify for European competition but lost to Gent in a playoff on penalties. This season, they started with a defeat to Zulte Waregem, but then beat Westerlo 3-2 and played an entertaining draw with Antwerp.
The team from Beveren won the Challenger League in the spring, which allowed them to return to the top division after a five-year break. There, they started against Antwerp, losing narrowly, but even managed a win over Anderlecht. However, they ended up with a heavy 0-4 defeat to Zulte Waregem.
Ito and company are currently averaging 2.67 goals both scored and conceded per match. The newcomer so far has 0.67 goals scored and two conceded per game at this level.
Previous Matches: Genk vs Waasland-Beveren
Genk has not lost to this opponent since 2014. They have won six of the last eight official meetings, including a cup game two seasons ago.
The hosts are clear favorites, but they have weaknesses too, especially in defense. Our pick is "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.60).
Genk vs Waasland-Beveren: Key Stats and Trends
- Genk has won one out of three matches
- 100% of Genk's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 5.33
- Waasland-Beveren has lost two out of their last three matches
- 33% of Waasland-Beveren's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.67
Genk vs Waasland-Beveren: Probable Starting Lineups
Genk plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Brugmans – Kayembe, Kongolo, Smets, El-Wahdi – Heynen, Bangura – Yokoyama, Ehrenbjerg, Ito – Durošinmi
Waasland-Beveren plays in a 1-4-1-3-2 formation (probable lineup): Schenk – Janssens, Godo, Gomis, Jans – Devale – Lokesa, Slegers, Abrahams – Brüls, Mertens
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