Match report
Gent beat Genk 2–0 at Genk Stadium in Jupiler Pro League. T. De Vlieger opened the scoring in the 52nd minute. Genk have 3 wins in their last 5, while Gent have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
J. Kayembe
25'
2H
52'
⚽T. De Vliegerassist G. De Meyer
A. De Wannemacker
57'
57'
A. Ayindé
⇄E. Doucouré↓ K. Haroun
69'
69'
⇄D. Roef↓ T. De Vlieger
74'
W. Asselman
75'
⚽Leonardo Lopes
⇄T. Lawal↓ A. De Wannemacker
78'
78'
⇄J. Duverne↓ Leonardo Lopes
Momentum
GEN
⚽⚽
GEN
Match info
TournamentJupiler Pro League · Belgium
Kick-offApr 7, 2023 · 20:00
VenueGenk Stadium
Attendance27,519 / 35,739 (77%)
RefereeS. Guida (Ita)
FIFA ranking
#6·
#13
#6·#13Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
38Ball possession %62
0.7Expected goals (xG)1.8
10Total shots12
3Shots on target6
5Shots off target4
3Blocked shots3
4Corner kicks7
1Offsides4
10Fouls12
3Yellow cards2
0Red cards1
4Goalkeeper saves3
450Passes546
80Pass accuracy %77
15Tackles18
Player of the match
C. Akpan7.9Lineups
GEN 4-3-37.26Formation7.044-3-3 GEN
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
2025Gent2-1GenkChampions League
2023Gent0-2GenkDomestic Cup
2022Genk3-2GentJupiler Pro League
2021Gent1-0Genk