League leaders Genk face lowly Kortrijk on Matchday 17 of the Jupiler Pro League. These two teams have had contrasting seasons but there may be signs of fortunes beginning to change.
Genk have uncharacteristically only managed a single win in their last three league outings, while 14th-placed Kortrijk come into this fixture following an impressive 3-1 defeat of Mechelen, and two wins in their last five.
On paper, this seems like an easy one to call but the competitive nature of the Pro League means nothing is ever guaranteed. Join betFIRST for all the latest football odds, and most intriguing markets for betting Belgium. Plus, with our fantastic customisation tool Multiway+, you can have more control over how you bet, tailoring it to suit your needs.
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Last weekend’s results saw Genk’s six-point lead atop of the Pro League cut to four, as they were held to a 2-2 draw versus St. Truidense. Some may even perceive the draw as a fortunate result for Genk, as it took a stoppage-time own goal to rescue them from what would have been their second defeat in three games.
Meanwhile, relegation-threatened Kortrijk were busy beating Mechelen 3-1, in a desperate attempt to claw their way out of the relegation round positions before the end of the season. Though an impressive result, the three defeats in a row prior to it is a clear indication of why they’re as low as they are in the standings, struggling to find the consistency required to travel up the table.
However, with only five points separating 13th and 6th, it would only take a couple of wins in a row to really improve a team’s league position, so many can remain hopeful of changing the tone of their season.
Genk are without doubt the favourites in this match-up, but will need to be careful that they don’t slip into a period of bad form that would let the chasing pack pull alongside them. They’re unbeaten at home so far, winning all but one of their league games at the Cegeka Arena, so the home fans will be expecting another victory.
Though, it’s worth noting that Kortrijk did beat Genk 2-1 on Matchday 10, so they will take that psychological boost into this game.
Genk vs Kortrijk Odds
*All odds are subject to change
As you would expect, Genk are favourites for this one, priced at 1.34. The draw is at 5.75, while an unlikely Kortrijk win is at 8.25.
Genk vs Kortrijk Betting Tips
Total Goals – Under 3.5 @ 1.62
Despite topping the table, Genk have neither scored the most or conceded the least this season, with the three teams behind them in the table all with a better goal difference. So, we don’t expect loads of goals in this one.
Team to Win in Both Halves – Genk @ 2.75
We expect Genk to win the game, but can they win both halves individually? We reckon so, especially when you consider how strong they are at home.
Both Teams to Score – No @ 2.00
We know that Kortrijk had a good result last week, and we know they managed to shock everyone by beating Genk in the reverse fixture, but we don’t think they’ll be able to score on this occasion.
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