KRC Genk 3-2 Zulte Waregem
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KRC Genk won: KRC Genk 3-2 Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League (Round 6) on Sun, 31 Aug 2025 at Cegeka Arena, Genk. KRC Genk goals: Mujaid Sadick 13', Robin Mirisola 29', Zakaria El Ouahdi 56'. Zulte Waregem goals: Jeppe Erenbjerg 2', Anton Tanghe 35' (pen). Sent off: Mujaid Sadick (33'). Expected goals: 2.45-1.32. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Zakaria El Ouahdi (8.6).
Match report
KRC Genk beat Zulte Waregem 3-2
KRC Genk came from behind to beat Zulte Waregem 3-2 at Cegeka Arena on Sunday 31 August in the Belgian Pro League.
Jeppe Erenbjerg put Zulte Waregem ahead on 2' (0-1), Mujaid Sadick levelled for KRC Genk on 13' (1-1), Robin Mirisola restored KRC Genk's lead on 29' (2-1), Anton Tanghe levelled for Zulte Waregem from the penalty spot on 35' (2-2) and Zakaria El Ouahdi restored KRC Genk's lead on 56' (3-2).
Mujaid Sadick (KRC Genk) was sent off on 33'.
KRC Genk had 47% of the ball, shots were 11-8 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.45-1.32. KRC Genk were the better side on chances, too.
Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 15,060. Referee: Bram Van Driessche.
Match stats
| KRC Genk | Zulte Waregem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.45 | 1.32 |
| Total shots | 11 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 20 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 313 (82%) | 369 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total shots | 11 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 7 |
Lineups
KRC Genk (4-5-1): Tobias Lawal, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Mujaid Sadick, Matte Smets, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Jarne Steuckers, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Konstantinos Karetsas, Bryan Heynen, Junya Ito, Robin Mirisola
Zulte Waregem (5-3-2): Brent Gabriel, Anton Tanghe, Enrique Lofolomo, Jakob Kiilerich Rask, Wilguens Paugain, Yannick Cappelle, Serxho Ujka, Tochukwu Nnadi, Thomas Claes, Joseph Opoku, Jeppe Erenbjerg
Key events
- 2' · Goal · Jeppe Erenbjerg (Zulte Waregem)
- 13' · Goal · Mujaid Sadick (KRC Genk)
- 14' · Yellow card · Robin Mirisola (KRC Genk)
- 29' · Goal · Robin Mirisola (KRC Genk)
- 33' · Red card · Mujaid Sadick (KRC Genk)
- 35' · Goal · Anton Tanghe (Zulte Waregem)
- 38' · Substitution · Josue Kongolo for Ibrahima Sory Bangoura (KRC Genk)
- 47' · Yellow card · Enrique Lofolomo (Zulte Waregem)
- 56' · Goal · Zakaria El Ouahdi (KRC Genk)
- 63' · Substitution · Nikola Mituljikic for Serxho Ujka (Zulte Waregem)
- 74' · Yellow card · Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem)
- 77' · Substitution · Yaimar Medina for Junya Ito (KRC Genk)
- 77' · Substitution · Noah Adedeji-Sternberg for Jarne Steuckers (KRC Genk)
- 77' · Substitution · Nikolas Sattlberger for Konstantinos Karetsas (KRC Genk)
- 78' · Substitution · Anosike Ementa for Enrique Lofolomo (Zulte Waregem)
- 82' · Substitution · Stavros Gavriel for Thomas Claes (Zulte Waregem)
- 88' · Substitution · Ken Nkuba for Robin Mirisola (KRC Genk)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Joris Kayembe Ditu (KRC Genk)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 2005: KRC Genk 22, draws 8, Zulte Waregem 9.
Questions
Who won KRC Genk vs Zulte Waregem?
KRC Genk won, 3-2 (Belgian Pro League) on Sun, 31 Aug 2025.
When and where is KRC Genk vs Zulte Waregem?
Sun, 31 Aug 2025, 17:15 UTC at Cegeka Arena, Genk, Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between KRC Genk and Zulte Waregem?
In 39 league meetings since 2005: KRC Genk 22 wins, 8 draws, Zulte Waregem 9 wins (goals 82-49).