Relegation zone battle as Genk host struggling Westerlo
Both sides enter this early-season clash desperate for their first points of the campaign to climb out of the relegation zone.
Genk sit 12th in the table with 0 points after an opening weekend 2-1 defeat away at Zulte Waregem. With 33 games remaining to secure their top-flight status, they return to the Cegeka Arena looking to replicate the 'incredible run' that previously put them in prime positions during the 2024/25 campaign.
KVC Westerlo occupy 18th place following a bruising 5-1 loss at home to Union St. Gilloise. The visitors are currently on a difficult trajectory, with recent reports highlighting a winless streak that has stretched to eight matches, compounded by one of the poorest defensive records in the division.
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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 — 106 rating points clear of KVC Westerlo.
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.
GenkKVC WesterloWhole season, home and away combined — Genk 7 games, KVC Westerlo 7 games.
GenkKVC WesterloPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Pro League (Belgium) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
