Genk Face Reunited Star as Zulte Waregem Seek Survival
Zulte Waregem begin their fight for safety against a Genk side looking to break back into the European places after narrowly missing the top six last term.
Zulte Waregem start the season in 13th place within the relegation zone, aiming to avoid the late-season scramble that saw them finish in the bottom four last year. Despite that league position, they showed resilience by topping the relegation playoff group and have carried momentum into the summer, most recently drawing -2 with Beerschot VA and securing a 3-2 victory over Sparta Rotterdam.
Jess Thorup’s Genk occupy 8th spot and are desperate to improve on a 2025/26 campaign where they missed the top six by just two points. Their recent form is concerning, particularly away from home, following heavy 4-0 defeats to both Bayer Leverkusen and AZ Alkmaar, and a 1-0 loss at Falkirk.
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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 — 151 rating points clear of Zulte Waregem.
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.
Zulte WaregemGenkWhole season, home and away combined — Zulte Waregem 7 games, Genk 7 games.
Zulte WaregemGenkPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Pro League (Belgium) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
