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Genk vs Sarpsborg 08 Prediction & Betting tips
Undoubtedly, the Belgian side is a favorite due to its dynamic and vertical style facing the opposing goal. For this reason and knowing that it will seek to ensure its classification to the next stage of the competition, we believe that Genk’s win is interesting to bet. He paints to be an open duel and with situations from the initial stage, since the local always proposes when he acts in his stadium. Also remember that the Norwegians are not very reliable in defense due to their shortcomings at the time of scoring.
Genk:
The Belgian team has met an acceptable campaign in the group, after adding 8 points out of 15 possible (2 wins, 2 draws and 1 total fall). These days, it is located in the first position of the table, but it can not be trusted because if it loses it could be eliminated from the competition. Their goal is to be able to win and secure their place in the next stage of the Europa League. He comes from leveling 2-2 against Malmo in Sweden, reaching 2 draws in a row. He has scored 10 goals and has yielded 8 on his fence, standing out for being an effective one against the rival goal.
As a local, Genk has played two matches for the group and has added 4 points out of 6 possible. First he won 2-0 to the Swedish Malmo and then equalized 1-1 against the Turkish Besiktas. This last game was important for the squad, since it managed to equal it with a lack of little for the final whistle. Now the goal of the Belgians is to take advantage of their dynamic and vertical style to overcome a combative but unreliable opponent at the time of scoring. It is not ruled out that the local unbalance by the bands from the initial whistle.
Sarpsborg :
The Norwegian team does not reach the final date of the group after losing 2-3 to Besiktas at home after winning 2-0 partially. Thanks to this defeat, he stayed with 5 units in the table, placing himself in the last position of the same. Yes, it depends on itself to qualify for the next stage of the Europa League if it wins in Belgian territory. He has scored 8 goals and has given 9 in his goal, costing him to be balanced between the lines. Of course, he has what it takes to complicate any opponent during certain passages of the 90 minutes of play.
As a visitor, Sarpsborg has played two matches for the Europa League and only scored 1 point out of 6 possible. He comes from losing 3-1 to Besiktas in Turkey, then equaling 1-1 against Malmo in Swedish territory. If we analyze both matches, we can say that the Norwegians managed to score at least one goal in each of their outings. Of course, they need to improve a little in defense, since due to their European inexperience they often make mistakes when they score.
There are no previous duels between both teams for the European context. Therefore, this will be the first official match between Genk and Sarpsborg in Belgian territory. In the first leg of the group, the Norwegians gave the blow and won 3-1 after the final whistle (advantage 1-0 in the initial stage).
Genk vs Sarpsborg 08 head to head matches
04.10.18 EL Sarpsborg 08 Genk 3 : 1