Preview
Right then, let's have a proper look at this Belgian bash between Cercle Brugge and Genk. The lads from Brugge are struggling a bit down in 14th, just scraping 10 points from 10 games. They've been proper hit-and-miss at home lately - getting battered 4-2 by Gent and losing 3-2 to Charleroi, though they did put four past Westerlo in a rare win.
Genk, on the other hand, sitting pretty in 7th with 14 points, and here's the kicker - they've been absolutely bossing it on their travels. Won their last three away games on the spin! They're scoring for fun away from home too, banging in 2.67 goals per away game compared to Cercle's 2.00 at home.
When these two have met, it's usually Genk who comes out on top. Out of nine meetings, Genk have won four, drawn four, and only lost once. Cercle's home record against Genk is proper ropey - just one win in five attempts at their place.
The stats don't lie either. Genk keep the ball better (61% vs 49%), take more shots (16 vs 12.5), and are more accurate in front of goal (34% vs 28%). Cercle are leaking goals at home, letting in two per game on average.
Both teams usually find the net in this fixture - eight of the last nine meetings have seen both sides score. Given Cercle are averaging 1.80 goals per game and Genk 1.60, we could be in for a bit of a goal fest.
Genk's away form speaks for itself - 100% win rate in their last three on the road. They've beaten Rangers and OH Leuven away, so they're not scared of a tough trip.
At 2.15 for the away win, there's some decent value here. Genk look the business and should have too much quality for a Cercle side that's been inconsistent at best.
