A mouthwatering top-of-the-table clash headlines Matchday 19 in the 2024-25 Jupiler Pro League season.
Current leaders Genk host third-placed Anderlecht on Sunday evening in a match which could see the balance of power in the division shift.
If Anderlecht win, they will cut the gap to Genk to just two points and a victory for the visitors would also give Club Brugge the chance to move top of the table.
To say it is an important fixture would be something of an understatement and as per usual, 777 Sport will provide a range of markets and odds for your football bet.
Read on for our full match preview…
Genk vs Anderlecht Preview
Genk’s form has fallen off a cliff in recent weeks, winning only two of their last five Pro League fixtures.
Last weekend, they were beaten 2-0 by title rivals Club Brugge and manager Thorsten Fink will surely have huge concerns about his defence.
Genk have conceded 25 goals so far this season, which is 12 more than Sunday’s opponents Anderlecht.
And while Genk have been scoring freely, the same can be said for Anderlecht, who only trail the division leaders by two in this department.
Anderlecht are also in far better form having won four of the last five in the Pro League. Matchday 18 saw them claim a crucial 2-0 win away at STVV.
The stats all appear to point to a win for the visitors, but there is a reason why Genk are top of the table and writing them off would be foolish in the extreme.
Lest we forget, Genk claimed a 2-0 win when they travelled to Anderlecht back in September.
Genk vs Anderlecht Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Despite their recent sub-par form, Genk open as favourites to claim the win at odds of 2.09. Anderlecht are priced at 3.29, while the draw is 3.47.
Genk vs Anderlecht Betting Tips
Kasper Dolberg to score first @ 7.50
Danish striker Dolberg has been in sublime form for Anderlecht this season, with a division-high 12 goals thus far. So wagering on him to open the scoring on Sunday seems like a pretty good move to us.
Kasper Dolberg OR Tolu Arokodare to score anytime @ 1.81
But if you want to take less risk with your bet, this could be the selection for you. Arokodare is Genk’s main goal threat, with the talented striker netting 10 times in the Pro League so far this term. It would be a bit of a shock if him and Dolberg both fail to get on the scoresheet.
Anderlecht to win and both teams to score @ 5.30
The aforementioned goal threats in both teams suggest we could be in for a high-scoring affair here. And if you agree with that. but think the hosts will emerge victorious instead, Genk to win and both teams to score is priced at 3.55.
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