KRC Genk 3-2 KVC Westerlo
Updated
KRC Genk won: KRC Genk 3-2 KVC Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League (Round 2) on Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at Cegeka Arena, Genk. KRC Genk goals: Rafiu Durosinmi 42' (pen), Bryan Heynen 43', Aaron Bibout 79'. KVC Westerlo goals: Dylan Ourega 7', Matte Smets 13' (og). Expected goals: 4.77-0.91. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Bryan Heynen (8.1).
Match report
KRC Genk beat KVC Westerlo 3-2
KRC Genk came from behind to beat KVC Westerlo 3-2 at Cegeka Arena on Saturday 15 August in the Belgian Pro League.
Dylan Ourega put KVC Westerlo ahead on 7' (0-1), an own goal by Matte Smets made it 0-2 on 13', Rafiu Durosinmi pulled one back for KRC Genk from the penalty spot on 42' (1-2), Bryan Heynen levelled for KRC Genk on 43' (2-2) and Aaron Bibout restored KRC Genk's lead on 79' (3-2).
KRC Genk had 50% of the ball, shots were 22-12 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 4.77-0.91. KRC Genk were the better side on chances, too.
Bryan Heynen (Genk) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 15,245. Referee: Lawrence Visser.
Match stats
| KRC Genk | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.77 | 0.91 |
| Total shots | 22 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 38 | 20 |
| Big chances | 8 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 346 (85%) | 347 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 22 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 19 | 10 |
Lineups
KRC Genk (4-2-3-1): Lucca Brughmans, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Matte Smets, Josue Kongolo, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Bryan Heynen, Junya Ito, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Ayumu Yokoyama, Rafiu Durosinmi
KVC Westerlo (4-4-2): Andreas Jungdal, Lucas Mbamba, Seiji Kimura, Reno Münz, Dylan Ourega, Cameron Congreve, Cisse Sandra, Ibrahim Fofana, Shunsuke Saito, Norman Bassette, Isa Sakamoto
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Dylan Ourega (KVC Westerlo)
- 8' · Yellow card · Rafiu Durosinmi (KRC Genk)
- 13' · Goal · Matte Smets (KVC Westerlo)
- 36' · Yellow card · Jeppe Erenbjerg (KRC Genk)
- 42' · Goal · Rafiu Durosinmi (KRC Genk)
- 43' · Goal · Bryan Heynen (KRC Genk)
- 61' · Yellow card · Cameron Congreve (KVC Westerlo)
- 66' · Substitution · Reda Laalaoui for Cameron Congreve (KVC Westerlo)
- 66' · Substitution · David Amegnaglo for Norman Bassette (KVC Westerlo)
- 70' · Substitution · Aaron Bibout for Rafiu Durosinmi (KRC Genk)
- 71' · Substitution · Lasse Flø for Lucas Mbamba (KVC Westerlo)
- 74' · Yellow card · Reda Laalaoui (KVC Westerlo)
- 75' · Substitution · Kenan Haroun for Jeppe Erenbjerg (KRC Genk)
- 75' · Substitution · Daan Heymans for Ibrahima Sory Bangoura (KRC Genk)
- 77' · Yellow card · David Amegnaglo (KVC Westerlo)
- 79' · Goal · Aaron Bibout (KRC Genk)
- 83' · Substitution · Nikolas Sattlberger for Bryan Heynen (KRC Genk)
- 85' · Substitution · Min-Hyeok Yang for Ibrahim Fofana (KVC Westerlo)
- 85' · Substitution · Amando Lapage for Reno Münz (KVC Westerlo)
- 87' · Yellow card · Kenan Haroun (KRC Genk)
All-time head-to-head
47 league meetings since 1997: KRC Genk 24, draws 15, KVC Westerlo 8.
Questions
Who won KRC Genk vs KVC Westerlo?
KRC Genk won, 3-2 (Belgian Pro League) on Sat, 15 Aug 2026.
When and where is KRC Genk vs KVC Westerlo?
Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 18:45 UTC at Cegeka Arena, Genk, Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between KRC Genk and KVC Westerlo?
In 47 league meetings since 1997: KRC Genk 24 wins, 15 draws, KVC Westerlo 8 wins (goals 84-58).