KRC Genk 0-1 KV Mechelen
Updated
KV Mechelen won: KRC Genk 0-1 KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League (Round 15) on Sun, 23 Nov 2025 at Cegeka Arena, Genk. KV Mechelen goals: Jose Marsa 35'. Expected goals: 2.41-1.71. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Nacho Miras (9.2).
Match report
KV Mechelen beat KRC Genk 1-0
KV Mechelen narrowly beat KRC Genk 1-0 away from home at Cegeka Arena on Sunday 23 November in the Belgian Pro League.
Jose Marsa put KV Mechelen ahead on 35' (0-1).
KRC Genk had 66% of the ball, shots were 20-11 (6-6 on target) and expected goals finished 2.41-1.71. KRC Genk created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Nacho Miras (KV Mechelen) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 16,151. Referee: Bram Van Driessche.
Match stats
| KRC Genk | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.41 | 1.71 |
| Total shots | 20 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 42 | 18 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 540 (85%) | 234 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 5 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 20 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 10 |
Lineups
KRC Genk (4-5-1): Hendrik van Crombrugge, Josue Kongolo, Matte Smets, Mujaid Sadick, Yaimar Medina, Jarne Steuckers, Bryan Heynen, Daan Heymans, Patrik Hrosovsky, Collins Sor, Hyun-Gyu Oh
KV Mechelen (3-5-2): Nacho Miras, Mory Konaté, Tommy St. Jago, Ian Struyf, Thérence Koudou, Mathis Servais, Myron van Brederode, Fredrik Hammar, Jose Marsa, Lion Lauberbach, Benito Raman
Key events
- 1' · Yellow card · Mory Konaté (KV Mechelen)
- 35' · Goal · Jose Marsa (KV Mechelen)
- 38' · Yellow card · Fredrik Hammar (KV Mechelen)
- 64' · Yellow card · Nacho Miras (KV Mechelen)
- 65' · Substitution · Dikeni Salifou for Benito Raman (KV Mechelen)
- 72' · Substitution · Robin Mirisola for Hyun-Gyu Oh (KRC Genk)
- 72' · Substitution · Konstantinos Karetsas for Josue Kongolo (KRC Genk)
- 72' · Substitution · Adrian Palacios for Yaimar Medina (KRC Genk)
- 79' · Substitution · Gora Diouf for Ian Struyf (KV Mechelen)
- 81' · Substitution · Noah Adedeji-Sternberg for Patrik Hrosovsky (KRC Genk)
- 81' · Substitution · Jusef Erabi for Collins Sor (KRC Genk)
- 89' · Yellow card · Lion Lauberbach (KV Mechelen)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Gora Diouf (KV Mechelen)
All-time head-to-head
43 league meetings since 1996: KRC Genk 21, draws 10, KV Mechelen 12.
Questions
Who won KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen?
KV Mechelen won, 0-1 (Belgian Pro League) on Sun, 23 Nov 2025.
When and where is KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen?
Sun, 23 Nov 2025, 12:30 UTC at Cegeka Arena, Genk, Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between KRC Genk and KV Mechelen?
In 43 league meetings since 1996: KRC Genk 21 wins, 10 draws, KV Mechelen 12 wins (goals 80-50).