Our Genk vs Zulte-Waregem Prediction: 2-1
Genk vs Zulte-Waregem in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 17:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Genk vs Zulte-Waregem 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
Genk's Last Match – Genk vs Lech Poznan
Genk will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 UEFA Europa League Qualifying defeat against Lech Poznan on August 28. In that match, Genk had 62% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Genk | 62% | 11 (4) | 1.56 | 82 |
 Lech Poznan | 38% | 6 (3) | 1.07 | 37 |
Zulte-Waregem's Last Match – Zulte-Waregem vs Sint-Truidense
Zulte-Waregem will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Belgium First Division A defeat at the hands of Sint-Truidense on August 23. In that match, Zulte-Waregem controlled 36% of possession and managed 2 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zulte-Waregem | 36% | 2 (3) | 0.18 | 28 |
 Sint-Truidense | 64% | 11 (4) | 1.6 | 50 |
Genk vs Zulte-Waregem Stats
Key Stats
| Genk | Zulte-Waregem | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 1.64 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 1.43 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Genk are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Zulte-Waregem average 1.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Genk 19-11
Zulte-Waregem 16-15
Lineups
Genk (4-2-3-1) : Tobias Lawal, Zakaria El-Ouadi, Mujaid Sadick, Matte Smets, Kayembe, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Bryan Heynen, Jarne Steuckers, Konstantinos Karetsas, Junya Ito, Robin Mirisola
Zulte-Waregem (3-5-2) : Brent Gabriel, Jakob Kiilerich Rask, Anton Tanghe, Enrique Lofolomo, Wilguens Paugain, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Nnadi Tocukvu, Thomas Claes, Serxho Ujka, Yannick Cappelle, Joseph Opoku
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