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KRC Genk vs Standard Liège: lineups

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KRC Genk 7 · 12 points
Standard Liège 9 · 11 points

Predicted lineups KRC Genk vs Standard Liège

KRC Genk 4-2-3-1
28 Brughmans
18 Kayembe
44 Kongolo
6 Smets
20 Amaro
8 Heynen
4 Tahirovic
32 Adedeji-Sternberg
38 Heymans
10 Ito
17 Durosinmi

Predicted lineup for KRC Genk: Brughmans, Kayembe, Kongolo, Smets, Amaro, Heynen, Tahirovic, Adedeji-Sternberg, Heymans, Ito, Durosinmi

Standard Liège 4-3-3
1 Epolo
3 Mortensen
25 Hautekiet
20 Karamoko
13 Fossey
84 Touzghar
22 Trouillet
94 Nielsen
11 Abid
10 Ayensa
17 Nguene

Predicted lineup for Standard Liège: Epolo, Mortensen, Hautekiet, Karamoko, Fossey, Touzghar, Trouillet, Nielsen, Abid, Ayensa, Nguene

KRC Genk

Daan Heymans continues in Genk's midfield after making his first start against Kortrijk. That continuity comes at the expense of Jeppe Erenbjerg, who started four of the previous five matches but was substituted every time between the 64th and 73rd minute and is expected to drop out this week. Ayumu Yokoyama, taken off at half-time in two of his three starts, is expected to miss out as well.

Benjamin Tahirovic is expected to be preferred to Ibrahima Sory Bangoura in central midfield. Kevin Amaro is also expected to continue at right-back rather than Zakaria El Ouahdi.

Further forward, little changes: Rafiu Durosinmi, with three goals in his last five starts, is expected to keep his spot, while Bryan Heynen and Junya Ito have started each of the last five matches.

Standard Liège

Casper Nielsen faces around six weeks out with a torn calf muscle after starting each of Standard's last five matches and scoring twice from midfield.

Bernard Nguene is a doubt for the trip to Genk after twisting his ankle. Mohamed El Hankouri has resumed training but is still not available for this match, while Dimitri Lavalée is ready to start after appearing as a substitute in the cup. Gustav Mortensen, back from his own injury, has struggled over his last two appearances.

Injuries and suspensions

KRC Genk

  • Kenan Haroun Cruciate ligament injury Unavailable
  • Yaimar Medina Hamstring injury Unavailable

Standard Liège

  • Casper Nielsen Torn calf muscle Unavailable
  • Josué Homawoo Torn Achilles tendon Unavailable
  • Mohammed El Hankouri Hamstring injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in KRC Genk vs Standard Liège?

1 player
  • Henry Lawrence Standard Liège Doubtful Started 3 of 8 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

KRC Genk

  1. Rafiu Durosinmi 6 goals 0 assists
  2. Josué Kongolo 2 goals 0 assists
  3. Junya Ito 1 goals 2 assists
  4. Aaron Bibout 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Jeppe Erenbjerg 0 goals 3 assists

Standard Liège

  1. Dennis Eckert Ayensa 4 goals 1 assists
  2. Adnane Abid 3 goals 2 assists
  3. Casper Nielsen 2 goals 3 assists
  4. Salieu Drammeh 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Bernard Nguene 1 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

KRC Genk

Player Starts Min. Form
Lucca Kiaba Mounganga 5/5 452 strong
Matte Smets 5/5 452 strong
Josué Kongolo 5/5 452 strong
Bryan Heynen 5/5 452 strong
Joris Kayembe 5/5 415 strong
Junya Ito 5/5 394 strong
Rafiu Durosinmi 5/5 394 solid
Kevin Amaro 4/5 369 solid

Standard Liège

Player Starts Min. Form
Matthieu Epolo 5/5 441 strong
Ibrahim Karamoko 5/5 441 solid
Ibe Hautekiet 5/5 441 mixed
Adnane Abid 5/5 441 strong
Casper Nielsen 5/5 425 solid
Alexis Trouillet 5/5 422 solid
Marlon Fossey 5/5 419 mixed
Rayan Touzghar 5/5 383 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.97 1.39
  • Predicted goals4.0
  • Both teams to score75%
  • Over 2.5 goals88%
  • Corners9.8

Team comparison

GNK home Per match STA away
2.50 Points 1.00
2.75 Goals for 2.00
0.75 Goals against 2.50
1.97 xG for 1.39
1.23 xG against 1.65
5.3 Corners 4.5
WWDW Home and away form DWLL

KRC Genk vs Standard Liège: head-to-head record

32 previous meetings
11 KRC Genk 9 draws 12 Standard Liège
  • Goals per match2.28
  • Both teams scored47%
  • Over 2.5 goals44%
  • May 2026 Standard Liège 0 - 0 KRC Genk
  • Apr 2026 KRC Genk 1 - 1 Standard Liège
  • Feb 2026 KRC Genk 0 - 3 Standard Liège
  • Aug 2025 Standard Liège 2 - 1 KRC Genk
  • Feb 2025 Standard Liège 1 - 2 KRC Genk
  • Dec 2024 KRC Genk 2 - 1 Standard Liège
  • Jul 2024 KRC Genk 0 - 0 Standard Liège
  • Mar 2024 KRC Genk 1 - 0 Standard Liège
  • Nov 2023 Standard Liège 1 - 0 KRC Genk
  • Apr 2023 Standard Liège 2 - 0 KRC Genk

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for KRC Genk vs Standard Liège be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for KRC Genk against Standard Liège?

KRC Genk are without Kenan Haroun (cruciate ligament injury) and Yaimar Medina (hamstring injury).

Who is unavailable for Standard Liège against KRC Genk?

Standard Liège are without Casper Nielsen (torn calf muscle), Josué Homawoo (torn achilles tendon) and Mohammed El Hankouri (hamstring injury).

What formation do KRC Genk play?

KRC Genk have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

What formation do Standard Liège play?

Standard Liège have used a 4-3-3 formation in their last 5 matches under .

How did the last meeting between KRC Genk and Standard Liège finish?

On 16 May 2026, Standard Liège vs KRC Genk finished 0-0.

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