Zulte Waregem vs Genk – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
17/01/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Jupiler Pro League - Round 21
  • Referee: D'hondt L. (Bel)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
belgiumBelgiumDAZN Pro League 1, Play Sports 1, Sporza, Sporza
japanJapanDAZN Japan
portugalPortugalDAZN / App

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.160.47
Ball possession
39%61%
Total shots
227
Shots on target
105
Big chances
40
Corner kicks
40
Passes
83% (316/383)88% (547/620)
Yellow cards
22
Expected goals (xG)
2.160.47
xG on target (xGOT)
1.661.09
Total shots
227
Shots on target
105
Shots off target
42
Blocked shots
80
Shots inside the box
123
Shots outside the box
104
Hit the woodwork
10
Big chances
40
Corner kicks
40
Touches in opposition box
3316
Accurate through passes
01
Offsides
11
Free kicks
149
Passes
83% (316/383)88% (547/620)
Long passes
63% (41/65)51% (20/39)
Passes in final third
70% (80/115)73% (106/146)
Crosses
20% (3/15)0% (0/7)
Expected assists (xA)
0.660.56
Throw ins
1515
Fouls
914
Tackles
63% (10/16)77% (10/13)
Duels won
4930
Clearances
2039
Interceptions
57
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
47
xGOT faced
1.091.66
Goals prevented
0.09-0.34

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 40', Smets M. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (2 - 1)
  • 47', Sattlberger N. 🟨,
  • 59', Lofolomo E. 🟨,
  • 66', Sor Y. , Ito J. ,
  • 66', Sattlberger N. , Bangoura I. ,
  • 66', Mirisola R. , Bibout A. ,
  • 73', Soglo E. , Cappelle Y. ,
  • 73', Nyssen B. , Paugain W. ,
  • 74', 0 - 1, Bibout A. , El Ouahdi Z. (A),
  • 76', 1 - 1, Ake M. ,
  • 82', Heymans D. , Steuckers J. ,
  • 83', Paugain W. 🟨,
  • 85', Erenbjerg J. , Gavriel S. ,
  • 85', Medina Y. , Palacios A. ,
  • 86', 2 - 1, Paugain W. ,
  • 90+3', De Jaegere B. , Tanghe A. ,

Chances of winning


Zulte Waregem
25.9%
Draw
26.5%
Genk
47.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
27% 26.1% 47%

Our Initial ML Estimation

26% 25.1% 48.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Zulte Waregem has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.1%)
  • Genk has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Zulte Waregem than the current prediction. (+0.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Genk than the current prediction. (+1.2%)
  • Zulte Waregem - Genk Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.63
    (3.45)
    3.57
    (3.56)
    1.98
    (1.98)
    6.1%
    (7.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Zulte Waregem - Genk?
  • Users Predictions: 31 users predict this event. Waregem will win (votes: 3 - 9.7%). Genk will win (votes: 24 - 77.4%). It will Tie (votes: 4 - 12.9%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Genk: 62.7%92.1%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • O/U 2 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH +0.5 - Genk (1.97) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Genk will win (13 of 13 users predict this - 100%) 🥇 Gold Tip.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 14 high ROI users predict this event. Genk (votes: 14 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 12 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Conference League Group: ) and 9 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Conference League Group: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Waregem won 0.
    • The current form of both teams is below expectations.
    • Recently, Waregem has had a series of away games.
    • Genk might have a minor edge in this game.
    • There will not play in Waregem: Willen L. (Ankle Injury)
    • There will not play in Genk: Adedeji-Sternberg N. (Muscle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Waregem: Ndour A. (Injury) Opoku J. (Injury) Tanghe A. (Muscle Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Waregem won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 16 matches, and goals 17:44. (average 0.9:2.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Waregem won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 9:21. (average 1:2.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Zulte Waregem - Genk were as follows:
    31.08.2025 Genk - Zulte Waregem 3:2
    14.01.2023 Genk - Zulte Waregem 1:0
    Latest results of Zulte Waregem
    Latest results of Genk
    09.01.2026 Genk - Diósgyőri 3:4
    26.12.2025 Genk - Club Brugge 3:5
    19.12.2025 Charleroi - Genk 2:2
    14.12.2025 Genk - Westerlo 1:1
    11.12.2025 Midtjylland - Genk 1:0
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    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Royale Union SG ✔ 26168243:152856
    2St. Truiden ✔ 26173644:291554
    3Club Brugge KV ✔ 26172749:311853
    4Anderlecht26117834:32240
    5KV Mechelen26109734:29539
    6Gent261061041:38336
    7Genk2698936:40-435
    8St. Liege261041224:33-934
    9Westerlo26971034:38-434
    10Charleroi26961135:35033
    11Antwerp26861229:30-130
    12Waregem26781136:42-629
    13Leuven26771228:37-928
    14Cercle Brugge KSV26691134:40-627
    15RAAL La Louviere265101121:30-925
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