Genk v Royal Antwerp Betting Tips [4 June 2023]

The final matchday in the Jupiler Pro League will decide the league champions as current leaders Antwerp take on third-place Genk. Antwerp are even on points with second-place Union Saint-Gilloise but hold a slim goal differential advantage. A win guarantees them their first league title in 66 years. Additionally, they can also win the title by avoiding defeat here and matching USG’s result in their match against Club Brugge. As for Genk, they trail second and first-place by just a single point. They will have to win this game while also hoping that Club Brugge can get a result against Union Saint-Gilloise. Genk have won the league title on four occasions with their latest coming in the 2018/19 season.

Antwerp come into this fixture off the back of a two match winless run following a 1-1 draw with USG last weekend. Their failure to hold on to a 1-0 lead may very well end up costing them the title if they are unable to take care of business against Genk. Antwerp have been near indestructible at home this season with 15 wins in their 19 fixtures. Additionally, they have been able to put up consistent away results which should give the team confidence ahead of this title deciding match. Antwerp have won 10 of their 18 away matches this league campaign and their 1.79 average points earned per trip is the second-highest in the division.

This will be a difficult test for Antwerp as they are facing a Genk side that has been dominant at the Cegeka Arena. The Blue-Whites have won 15 of their 19 fixtures on home soil this season. They are coming off a 3-1 away victory over Club Brugge last weekend which snapped a three match winless run kept their title hopes alive. The hosts are now on a five match unbeaten run on home soil, four of which ended in wins. Genk have put up impressive numbers in front of the home fans, averaging 2.53 goals scored and 0.89 conceded.

Goals look to be on the docket here with the way that these two teams have been performing as of late. This is certainly a high-pressure spot which could cause some nerves in the players on the field. However, Genk have been involved in a number of high-scoring matches this season and they should be able to get on the scoresheet here. They’ve also struggled mightily with keeping teams out, meaning that Antwerp are good value to also find the net. With both teams likely needing the three points, expect them both to go for the winner if the score should end up at 1-1. Our KRC Genk vs Antwerp prediction is for both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.