Zulte Waregem 2-1 KRC Genk
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Zulte Waregem won: Zulte Waregem 2-1 KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League (Round 1) on Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at Elindus Arena, Waregem. Zulte Waregem goals: Marley Aké 82', Serxho Ujka 86'. KRC Genk goals: Rafiu Durosinmi 39'. Expected goals: 0.66-0.67. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: Marley Aké (8.2).
Match report
Zulte Waregem beat KRC Genk 2-1
Zulte Waregem came from behind to beat KRC Genk 2-1 at Elindus Arena on Sunday 9 August in the Belgian Pro League.
Rafiu Durosinmi put KRC Genk ahead on 39' (0-1), Marley Aké levelled for Zulte Waregem on 82' (1-1) and Serxho Ujka restored Zulte Waregem's lead on 86' (2-1).
Serxho Ujka's 86' strike proved decisive.
Zulte Waregem had 38% of the ball, shots were 11-11 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.66-0.67.
Marley Aké (Zulte Waregem) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 7,010. Referee: Kevin Van Damme.
Match stats
| Zulte Waregem | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.66 | 0.67 |
| Total shots | 11 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 18 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 286 (83%) | 533 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 11 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 9 |
Lineups
Zulte Waregem (4-3-2-1): Louis Bostyn, Wilguens Paugain, Laurent Lemoine, Jakob Kiilerich Rask, Yannick Cappelle, Thomas Claes, Enrique Lofolomo, Marley Aké, Tobias Hedl, István Átrok, Anosike Ementa
KRC Genk (4-2-3-1): Lucca Brughmans, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Nikolas Sattlberger, Josue Kongolo, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Bryan Heynen, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Daan Heymans, Junya Ito, Rafiu Durosinmi
Key events
- 39' · Goal · Rafiu Durosinmi (KRC Genk)
- 42' · Yellow card · Daan Heymans (KRC Genk)
- 52' · Yellow card · Anosike Ementa (Zulte Waregem)
- 61' · Substitution · Aaron Bibout for Rafiu Durosinmi (KRC Genk)
- 64' · Substitution · Nikola Mituljikic for István Átrok (Zulte Waregem)
- 72' · Substitution · Christian Akpan for Zakaria El Ouahdi (KRC Genk)
- 72' · Substitution · Yaimar Medina for Joris Kayembe Ditu (KRC Genk)
- 72' · Substitution · Ayumu Yokoyama for Daan Heymans (KRC Genk)
- 76' · Substitution · Serxho Ujka for Tobias Hedl (Zulte Waregem)
- 81' · Yellow card · Josue Kongolo (KRC Genk)
- 82' · Goal · Marley Aké (Zulte Waregem)
- 86' · Goal · Serxho Ujka (Zulte Waregem)
- 86' · Yellow card · Christian Akpan (KRC Genk)
- 87' · Substitution · Robin Mirisola for Jeppe Erenbjerg (KRC Genk)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Yaimar Medina (KRC Genk)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Franz Tangala for Wilguens Paugain (Zulte Waregem)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 2005: Zulte Waregem 9, draws 8, KRC Genk 22.
Questions
Who won Zulte Waregem vs KRC Genk?
Zulte Waregem won, 2-1 (Belgian Pro League) on Sun, 9 Aug 2026.
When and where is Zulte Waregem vs KRC Genk?
Sun, 9 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Elindus Arena, Waregem, Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between Zulte Waregem and KRC Genk?
In 39 league meetings since 2005: Zulte Waregem 9 wins, 8 draws, KRC Genk 22 wins (goals 49-82).