Match report
Genk beat Dender 2–1 at Cegeka Arena, Genk in Jupiler Pro League. Oumar Balde opened the scoring in the 9th minute. Genk have 3 wins in their last 5, while Dender have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
9'
⚽Oumar Baldeassist F. Ferraro
⚽K. Haroun
21'
2H
K. Haroun
56'
⇄T. Lawal↓ A. De Wannemacker
63'
63'
⇄G. Gallon↓ Oumar Balde
73'
Oumar Balde
⚽A. De Wannemackerassist J. Kayembe
82'
⇄E. Doucouré↓ K. Haroun
82'
82'
⇄L. Fortin↓ Amine Daali
Momentum
GEN
⚽⚽⚽
DEN
Match info
TournamentJupiler Pro League · Belgium
Kick-offOct 5, 2025 · 14:00
VenueCegeka Arena, Genk
Attendance27,162 / 35,739 (76%)
RefereeMassimiliano Ledda,
Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
55Ball possession %45
1.8Expected goals (xG)1.3
14Total shots11
7Shots on target4
5Shots off target5
4Blocked shots1
8Corner kicks5
3Offsides3
10Fouls13
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves5
525Passes519
79Pass accuracy %77
16Tackles16
Player of the match
C. Akpan
7.6Lineups
GEN 4-3-36.90Formation7.174-3-3 DEN
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Club Brugge KV | 40 | 28 | 4 | 8 | 91:45 | +46 | 57 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Union St. Gilloise | 40 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 66:27 | +39 | 53 | WWWDD |
| 3 |  St. Truiden | 40 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 61:46 | +15 | 43 | LLWWW |
| 4 |  Anderlecht | 40 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 59:62 | -3 | 33 | WWDLL |
| 5 |  Gent | 40 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 53:57 | -4 | 29 | WDDLL |
| 6 |  KV Mechelen | 40 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 48:61 | -13 | 29 | LWWDD |
| 1 |  Zulte Waregem | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 53:53 | 0 | 48 | LWWDL |
| 2 |  Cercle Brugge | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 53:58 | -5 | 41 | LWWDL |
| 3 |  RAAL La Louvière | 36 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 35:50 | -15 | 34 | LLWDD |
| 4 |  Dender | 36 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 31:62 | -31 | 25 | LLWDD |
| 7 | Genk | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46:47 | -1 | 42 | DDLWW |
| 8 |  Standard Liege | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 27:35 | -8 | 40 | WWDLL |
| 9 |  KVC Westerlo | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36:40 | -4 | 39 | LLWDL |
| 10 |  Antwerp | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 31:32 | -1 | 35 | LWDDL |
| 11 |  Charleroi | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 38:42 | -4 | 34 | LWDLL |
| 12 |  OH Leuven | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32:43 | -11 | 34 | WDLLW |
European qualification Relegation
Jupiler Pro League
2026Genk2-1DenderChampions League
2024Genk0-2DenderDomestic Cup
2023Dender3-2GenkJupiler Pro League
2022Genk1-0Dender