Anderlecht are slight favourites as they prepare to host Genk this weekend in what is set to be a fiery clash in the Pro League playoffs. With both teams still vying for important points in the race for play off glory. Continue reading for a preview of the clash, highlighting some of our choices from a wide range of Pro league odds markets. And get closer to the action with our extensive online betting features.
R.S.C Anderlecht Vs KRC Genk
Saturday 11th May 7:45pm
Lotto Park, Anderlecht
Live on ESPN+
R.S.C Anderlecht Vs KRC Genk Match Preview
Anderlecht will go into the weekend in high spirits as their performances of late continue to inspire confidence. With strong results against play off front runners USG and Cercle Brugge they will fancy their chances to avenge the 2-1 loss they suffered last time they faced off with Wouter Vrancken’s Genk. Their Danish duo strike force of Anders Dreyer and Kasper Dolberg have 30 goals between them this season and will be the main focus when they meet De Smurfen this weekend.
Genk on the other hand have suffered heavy losses of late and will be looking to get their play-off campaign back on track, against an Anderlecht team they managed to beat 2-1 last time out. They will look to test the experienced back line with their dynamic strikeforce that features top scorer Tolu Akodare, who scored the last time the two sides faced each other. They will feel revitalised by their record of two wins in their last three games, including a win over this weekend’s opponents Anderlecht.
Genk have in fact, won three of the last five meetings. With Anderlecht winning once and the other match ending 1-1.
Anderlecht Vs Genk Odds
Anderlecht are the favourites, currently sitting at 2.02 for the win. While Genk are 3.52 to repeat their last result against Les Mauves et Blancs. And a draw is at 3.45.
Anderlecht Vs Genk Betting Tips
*Odds are correct at time of publication and subject to change.
Great Danes
The Anderlecht forwards have been on fire this season, with Anders Dreyer and Kasper Dolberg scoring 13 and 17 goals respectively. They’ll be looking to add to their tallies and boost Anderlecht’s play-off hopes. The duo are both at 2.75 to score any time and 6.00 to be the first goalscorer.
Big Game Nerves
The tie is expected to be a cagey affair with neither side wanting to give an inch, the match is at 1.62 to contain under 3 goals.
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Anderlecht boast an impressive back line of veteran international defenders. Alongside premier league winning goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel. Jan Vertonghen has represented some of Europe’s top clubs as well as representing his country over 150 times. The Anderlecht defence is at 3.15 to keep a clean sheet.
Anderlecht Team News
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3) Schmeichel, Augustinsson, Debast, Sardella, Ashimeru, Rits, Delaney, Stroeykins, Dolberg, Dreyer.
Genk Team News
Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1) Vandevoort, McKenzie, Cuesta, Sadick, Kayembe, Hrošovský, Galarza, El Ouahdi, El Khannouss, Ait El Hadj, Arokodare
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