Anderlecht vs Genk prediction 06.09.2026 | Pro League
Anderlecht
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Genk
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2.40
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3.52
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2.87
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- Competition: Pro League
- Date: 6th September, 2026
- Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CEST
- Venue: Lotto Park
Anderlecht welcome Genk on Sunday for one of the standout fixtures of Belgian Pro League Round 5. The hosts will be looking to build momentum after an inconsistent start to their domestic campaign, while Genk arrive as one of the league's most entertaining attacking sides, topping the league standings for goals scored.
Anderlecht vs Genk Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Genk
2 : 0
Anderlecht
Pro League
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Genk
0 : 2
Anderlecht
Belgian Cup
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Anderlecht
1 : 1
Genk
Pro League
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Anderlecht
1 : 2
Genk
Pro League
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Genk
2 : 0
Anderlecht
Pro League
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Anderlecht
0 : 2
Genk
Pro League
However, the more recent head-to-head record has been considerably more competitive. Genk beat Anderlecht 2-0 in their most recent league meeting in February 2026, although Anderlecht won 3-1 after extra time in the Belgian Cup in December 2025. The previous league meeting at Lotto Park ended in a 1-1 draw, suggesting there is little separating these teams when they meet in Brussels.
Anderlecht team overview
Anderlecht have experienced an uneven start to their 2026/27 Pro League campaign. They opened with a 2-1 home victory over La Louvière but subsequently suffered defeats against Beveren and Union Saint-Gilloise.
Their recent 1-0 victory over Kortrijk should nevertheless provide a timely confidence boost following the disappointing 3-0 defeat away to Union SG. Anderlecht have also had a demanding European schedule, successfully progressing through several Europa League qualifying ties, including victories over Hammarby, PAOK and Kairat Almaty.
In terms of absences, Killian Sardella is listed as doubtful with a muscle injury, while Ilay Camara is recovering from a foot problem. Lucas Hey is expected to remain unavailable until at least early January after suffering a broken leg.
Last matches of Anderlecht
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Anderlecht
1 : 0
Kortrijk
Pro League
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Union Saint-Gilloise
3 : 0
Anderlecht
Pro League
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Anderlecht
3 : 0
Kairat Almaty
Europa League
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Kairat Almaty
0 : 3
Anderlecht
Europa League
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Waasland-Beveren
1 : 0
Anderlecht
Pro League
Anderlecht lineup
Goalkeeper
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26
Colin Coosemans
Defenders
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79
Ali Maamar
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4
Giulian Biancone
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27
Léo Pétrot
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6
Ludwig Augustinsson
Midfielders
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55
Marco Kana
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24
Enric Llansana
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18
Lukáš Ambros
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61
Joshua Nga Kana
Forwards
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14
Danylo Sikan
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9
Mihajlo Cvetković
Genk team overview
Genk have made a far more explosive start in front of goal. They have collected seven points from their opening four league matches, scoring an impressive 12 goals but conceding eight. Their attacking approach has produced plenty of entertainment, with victories over Westerlo and Beveren, in addition to a remarkable 4-4 draw away to Antwerp.
Genk's latest league outing was particularly convincing, as they demolished Beveren 4-0. Their main concern ahead of this trip is maintaining defensive discipline against an Anderlecht side playing at home.
Christian Akpan is dealing with a hamstring injury, while Kenan Haroun, Adrian Palacios and Ken Nkuba Tshiend are also listed among Genk's unavailable players because of longer-term knee problems.
Last matches of Genk
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Genk
4 : 0
Waasland-Beveren
Pro League
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Antwerp
4 : 4
Genk
Pro League
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Genk
3 : 2
Westerlo
Pro League
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Zulte Waregem
2 : 1
Genk
Pro League
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Genk
2 : 1
Twente
Club Friendlies 3
Genk lineup
Goalkeeper
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28
Lucca Brughmans
Defenders
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20
Kevin Amaro
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6
Matte Smets
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44
Josue Ndenge Kongolo
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18
Joris Kayembe
Midfielders
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21
Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
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8
Bryan Heynen
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11
Jeppe Erenbjerg
Forwards
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10
Junya Ito
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30
Ayumu Yokoyama
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17
Rafiu Durosinmi
Prediction
Genk have scored freely, but their eight goals conceded in four league matches demonstrate defensive vulnerabilities that Anderlecht can potentially exploit. However, Anderlecht have been much more defensively solid in their other three matches, conceding only two goals aside from the 3-0 defeat to USG, suggesting that Genk's attacking fluidity could be restricted this weekend. Recent head-to-head meetings have also been relatively low-scoring, with five of the last seven encounters between Anderlecht and Genk producing under 2.5 goals.
Prediction: Under 1.5 Goals (2nd Half).
Three reasons we expect Under 1.5 Goals (2nd Half)
- Low-scoring head-to-head trend: Five of the last seven meetings between Anderlecht and Genk have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Anderlecht's defensive solidity. Apart from their 3-0 defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise, Anderlecht have conceded just two goals across their other three league matches.
- Potentially cautious second-half approach. Given the importance of this early-season fixture between two major Belgian clubs, neither side may be willing to take excessive risks after the interval.
Main prediction Anderlecht - Genk
Under 1.5 goals 2nd half
Anderlecht vs Genk standings in Pro League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 - 2 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 | Sporting Charleroi | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 - 2 | +7 | 12 |
| 3 | Gent | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 - 2 | +5 | 12 |
| 4 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 - 1 | +10 | 10 |
| 5 | Zulte-Waregem | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 - 3 | +5 | 8 |
| 6 | Standard Liège | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 - 6 | +3 | 8 |
| 7 | Genk | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 - 8 | +4 | 7 |
| 8 | Lommel SK | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 - 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 9 | Antwerp | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 - 9 | +1 | 7 |
| 10 | Anderlecht | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 6 |
| 11 | Sint-Truiden | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 - 8 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | SK Beveren | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 - 10 | -8 | 3 |
| 13 | Cercle Brugge | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 2 |
| 14 | Mechelen | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 - 9 | -4 | 2 |
| 15 | La Louvière | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 1 |
| 16 | Westerlo | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 - 14 | -9 | 1 |
| 17 | OH Leuven | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 - 9 | -7 | 0 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 - 10 | -9 | 0 |