Our Westerlo vs Genk Prediction: 1-2
Westerlo vs Genk in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 16:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Westerlo vs Genk prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Westerlo's Last Match – Standard Liege vs Westerlo
Determined to maintain their recent success, Westerlo must win following their 2-1 Belgium First Division A victory against Standard Liege on April 11. In that match, Westerlo had 54% possession and 15 attempts at goal, with 11 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Standard Liege | 46% | 6 (5) | 1.99 | 40 |
 Westerlo | 54% | 15 (11) | 2.68 | 31 |
Genk's Last Match – Genk vs OH Leuven
Genk will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 Belgium First Division A draw against OH Leuven on April 12. In that match, Genk controlled 43% of possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Genk | 43% | 12 (7) | 0.75 | 44 |
 OH Leuven | 57% | 5 (1) | 0.61 | 46 |
Westerlo vs Genk Stats
Key Stats
| Westerlo | Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | Attacking Strength | 1.44 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 1.34 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Westerlo are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Genk average 1.7 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Westerlo 11-8
Genk 17-19
What are the odds for this match?
Westerlo to win: @2.5
Draw: @3.5
Genk to win: @2.4
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