Before the start of the Championship Round, Genk vs Club Brugge on Matchday 8 would have been viewed as a potential title decider.
But that is not the case, with Genk entering this fixture six points behind surprise leaders Union Saint-Gilloise.
Club Brugge are just a point behind the table-toppers and know that only a win at the Cegeka Arena on Sunday will suffice.
Below is a full betting preview for Genk vs Club Brugge, complete with tips to help with your football bets online.
Genk vs Club Brugge Preview
Club Brugge should be brimming with confidence ahead of this fixture following last weekend’s 2-1 victory over Anderlecht in the Croky Cup final.
It was another welcome success after the 4-1 thrashing of Gent last time out in the Pro League, which followed two winless games against USG.
With three matches remaining, Club Brugge know they cannot afford to drop any more points and it all begins with the visit to Genk.
In stark contrast, Genk will be wondering how their campaign has unravelled in such fashion after a magnificent regular season.
Thorsten Fink’s men are winless in five Pro League matches, last tasting victory on Matchday 2 of the Championship Round – which was a 2-1 win at Anderlecht.
Genk have also lost their last two home matches after remaining undefeated at the Cegeka Arena throughout the entirety of the regular season.
As such, Fink’s side look destined to finish third, which is only good enough for a place in the Europa League qualifiers.
However, a surprise win here would see them move to within two points of Club Brugge in second, a position that comes with a place in next season’s Champions League qualifiers.
So it really is all to play for this Sunday – and the USG squad will be watching with keen eyes after their match at Anderlecht the previous day.
Genk vs Club Brugge Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Despite being the visitors, Club Brugge are the strong favourites here at 2.10. A Genk victory is priced at 3.16, while the draw is 3.59.
Genk vs Club Brugge Betting Tips
Romeo Vermant to score anytime @ 2.79
Vermant has been Club Brugge’s go-to man in attack of late. The Belgian forward scored both goals in the Croky Cup final win over Anderlecht and also bagged a brace in the 4-1 victory over Gent. With eight goals in 26 Pro League outings, do not be surprised if Vermant is on the scoresheet again this weekend.
First half result – Draw @ 2.34
Even though Genk’s recent form has been pretty dire, we still expect them to put up a good fight on home soil. As such, we can see the scores being level when the two teams leave the field at half-time, which was the case in the reverse fixture on Matchday 2.
Bet Builder Quick Bets: Romeo Vermant to score, Club Brugge to win and over 1.5 goals @ 4.33
With our above Vermant tip in mind, this Bet Builder from our Quick Bets section has really caught the eye. Club Brugge and Genk are the leading scorers in this edition of the Pro League and even with so much on the line, there is the chance of goals!
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