Anderlecht target top six as free-scoring Genk visit
Separated by just one point in the early Pro League standings, both clubs are looking to break into the European qualification places at Lotto Park.
Anderlecht enter this clash in 10th place, sitting just two points off the European spots. They have endured an uneven start to the campaign, most recently securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Kortrijk to bounce back from consecutive away defeats against Union St. Gilloise and SK Beveren. Despite the inconsistency, they have maintained a strong home record, winning 11 of their last 12 competitive matches at Lotto Park.
Genk occupy 7th place and arrive as the league's entertainers, having scored 12 goals in their opening four matches. They dismantled SK Beveren 4-0 in their last outing, following a chaotic 4-4 draw with Antwerp. While their attack is firing, manager concerns will focus on a backline that has already conceded eight goals and a poor away record that has seen them winless in five of their last six league trips.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Genk are the stronger side — 58 rating points clear of Anderlecht.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
AnderlechtGenkWhole season, home and away combined — Anderlecht 7 games, Genk 7 games.
AnderlechtGenkPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Pro League (Belgium) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
