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Genk Mechelen betting prediction


Betting suggestion:

Playing at home, Genk team to take the initiative in the match. The visitors will have to show something extra on the field this round. We see the hosts with a certain favoritism, so we will bet on Genk's triumph at the final whistle.
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Preview
Genk and Mechelen face at Luminus Arena, in a match for the 2nd round of the First Division A. The head‑to‑head history at this stadium, favours the home team, since in the last 6 head‑to‑heads they won 5 and tied 1. Accordingly, in the last head‑to‑head played at this stadium, for the First Division A, on 16‑02‑2022, Genk won by (4‑1). L. Oyen (5' ), M. Sadick (66' ), P. Onuachu (86' ) and T. Bongonda (80' ) scored for Genk and H. Cuypers (46' ) for Mechelen. Mechelen registers significant differences between home and away results, so special attention is due to the home/away factor.

Analysis Genk

The home team comes to this 2nd round after a (0‑1) win in their league debut, against Gent. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses at their stadium. For the league, Genk won 22 points out of 30 possible points, after 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 10 home matches. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 35 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 16 times and have only turned the score around in 3. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 17 home matches for this competition: they have suffered 7 of their 18 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Genk faces another difficult game in this round and need focus and commitment, combined with a lot of technical quality. To overcome Mechelen, a direct opponent in the table, ball possession, organization and physical superiority in the midfield will be necessary. The team also needs a fast attack, which can use the flanks to advance and seek the cross in the opponent's area to score the goal. In defense, intensity and a tight pressing during the 90 minutes are essential to hold the rival's counterattack.

Confirmed Lineup: Maarten Vandevoordt, Daniel Muñoz , Jhon Lucumí, Mark McKenzie, Gerardo Arteaga, Kristian Thorstvedt, Bryan Heynen , Aziz Ouattara, Paul Onuachu, Luca Oyen, Junya Ito.
Coach: D. Olivieri.

Analysis Mechelen

The away team comes to this 2nd round after a (1‑0) win in their league debut, against Sporting Charleroi. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 36 conceded; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 27 goals scored and 20 conceded. In the last 10 away league matches Mechelen has a record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses, so they have won 8 points out of 30 possible. In their away league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 1‑0 (6 out of 17 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 13 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 6 times but have turned the score around in 2. In the last 7 away matches for this competition there are 2 periods that stand out: they have scored 3 of their 7 goals between minutes (16'‑30'); they have conceded 4 of their 10 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Mechelen faces a qualified opponent, away from home, and needs a high level of concentration, commitment and good football during the 90 minutes to win or guarantee at least one point. The team needs a well-crafted strategy, with strong pressing in the midfield to prevent Genk from being able to organize, in addition to keeping the defense on high alert to hold the rival's escapes and not concede goals. To score the goal, dedication and speed in counterattacks can prove effective.

Confirmed Lineup: Gaëtan Coucke , Sandy Walsh, T. Peyre, Jordi Vanlerberghe, Lucas Bijker, Vinicius de Souza Costa, Rob Schoofs , Kerim Mrabti, Hugo Cuypers, Geoffry Hairemans , Nikola Storm.
Coach: S. Defour.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Genk vs Mechelen match, on 29 April 2022, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy UK, goes to: Genk wins ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Genk vs Mechelen on 29 April 2022 will be played at Genk, Luminus Arena.

 

First Division A - 2021/2022

  • 99% 328 / 331 Games

  • Home team wins 41.16%
  • Draws 22.26%
  • Away team wins 36.59%
  • Over 1.5 79.27%
  • Over 2.5 53.96%
  • Over 3.5 34.45%
  • Goals 949
  • Goals /match 2.89
  • Goals /match home 1.51
  • Goals /match away 1.38
  • Both teams score 52.74%
  • Goals after 80' 16.86%
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