This week’s Friday night football is a big one as league leaders Genk look to bounce back from Jupiler Pro League 2023 defeat against Cercle Brugge. We’ve previewed the upcoming game and picked out some of the best betting tips from the latest football odds.
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Jupiler Pro League 2023 – Cercle Brugge vs Genk Preview
Genk’s form has dipped in recent weeks, with just one victory in their last five allowing second-place Union Saint-Gilloise to close the gap at the top to five points. All is still to play for heading into the final five matches of the regular campaign.
Cercle Brugge have made themselves incredibly difficult to beat and now occupy a spot in the top eight as a result. In their last nine matches, Brugge have lost once, drawn five and won three, including picking up points against St. Gilloise, Gent, St. Liege and Club Brugge.
The hosts have been solid on home soil this season, but they prepare to welcome a Genk team that have the best away record in the division. The visitors have lost just twice away from home all season.
Cercle Brugge vs Genk: Key Players
Genk’s key man will be Joseph Paintsil. Since the departure of top scorer Paul Onuachu, more emphasis has been placed on Paintsil to be the chief provider and creator of goals. The Ghanaian winger has 21 goal contributions in 25 matches this season and will cause Brugge problems from wide areas.
Cercle Brugge will be relying on the goals of Japanese forward Ayase Ueda if they are to claim a post-season play-off spot in the final few games. He has scored six goals in his previous eight appearances and will be the main goalscoring asset following Ahoueke Denkey’s red card.
Jupiler Pro League 2023 Betting Tips
Draw – 3.53
Genk’s momentum has ground to a halt in recent weeks and they are struggling to get over the line in games. Cercle Brugge have also been very effective at securing points in any way they can – four of their previous six matches have ended all square. When you also factor in that two of the last three meetings between these sides have ended in draws, we could be set for another close affair.
Mbwana Samatta anytime goalscorer – 2.98
He doesn’t have the relentless goalscoring power of Onuachu, but he has a lot of creativity around him. The likes of Paintsil and Mike Tresor are exceptional providers and will look to carve out chances within 18 yards for the Tanzanian. He has scored three in three matches and will be crucial if Genk are to cling on to top spot and claim the league title.
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