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Genk vs Leuven Prediction & Betting tips
Genk and OH Leuven meet at B ‑ Veld Racing Genk, in a match for the 2nd round of the Pro League. There is no record of direct confrontations between these two teams in the last 3 years. The last match was played on 21‑11‑2015 and ended with the score: OH Leuven (1‑3) Genk. In this game, the home factor may be decisive, since Genk present considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
Genk :
The home team comes to this 2nd round after the victory by (1‑2) in the first league match, against Zulte ‑ Waregem. This is a team that curiously has been stronger on the road than in their home games, since in the last 30 games they have registered 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses away; against 6 wins, 1 draw and 8 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Genk has won 5 and lost 5. Their defense has not been very strong, since they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their attack has scored regularly, already who scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 games. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 14 of the last 19 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals.
Genk made their debut in the Belgian championship with a victory and having managed to do so away from home was even tastier. Come for your first game at their stadium and you certainly don’t want to disappoint. Your intention is to have possession of the ball and control the game, because that way you will have a better chance of winning. He is the favorite, so if he manages to prevail in the course of ninety minutes he should not go through difficulties to win. Respecting your opponent does not mean stopping attacking.
OH Leuven :
The away team comes to this 2 nd round after a draw in their league debut, against AS Eupen by (1‑1). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games it has registered 5 victories, 3 draws and 7 losses as a visitor, with 20 goals scored and 26 suffered; against 6 victories, 2 draws and 7 defeats in his stadium, with 24 goals scored and 28 suffered. In their last 10 away matches OH Leuven has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses. Their defense has not been very strong, as they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.
Leuven’s debut in the Belgian elite was with a draw and that is within expectations. He knows that he will find difficulties throughout the days, so he will have to prepare and seek to evolve with each game. In relation to this party, he does not have favoritism and if he loses it will not be the end of the world. However, having quality and attitude, you can surprise and at least score a point.
Genk vs Leuven head to head matches
21.11.15 JL Leuven Genk 1 : 3
25.07.15 JL Genk Leuven 3 : 1
01.12.13 JL Genk Leuven 3 : 0
03.08.13 JL Leuven Genk 1 : 4
25.11.12 JL Genk Leuven 1 : 1
