Genk vs Zulte Waregem

31 August 2025 · Belgian Pro League · 2025/26 · Referee Bram Van Driessche

Full time 3 – 2

Half-time: 2–2

M. Sadick 13’
R. Mirisola 30’
Z. E. Ouahdi 56’

J. Erenbjerg 2’
A. Tanghe 35’ (pen)

Match summary

Genk came from behind to win 3-2 at home to Zulte Waregem. It was 2-2 at half-time.

In the first half, J. Erenbjerg put Zulte Waregem ahead in the 2nd minute, M. Sadick equalised in the 13th minute, R. Mirisola put Genk in front in the 30th minute, and A. Tanghe equalised from the penalty spot in the 35th minute. In the second half, Z. E. Ouahdi won it in the 56th minute.

The chances backed that up: Genk created 2.45 expected goals (xG) from 11 shots to Zulte Waregem's 1.32 from 8. Genk had a player sent off.

Match stats

47% Possession 53%

11 Shots 8

4 Shots on target 3

5 Corners 4

380 Passes 438

82.4% Pass accuracy 84.2%

12 Tackles 12

9 Fouls 21

2 Yellow cards 2

1 Red cards 0

Key events

Genk Zulte Waregem

Kick-off

2’

J. ErenbjergLeft foot shot

0-1

M. SadickRight foot shot

1-1

13’

R. Mirisola

14’

R. Mirisola

2-1

29’

M. Sadick

33’

35’

A. TanghePenalty

2-2

J. N. KongoloI. S. Bangoura

38’

Half-time2-2

47’

E. Lofolomo

Second half underway

Z. E. OuahdiLeft foot shot

3-2

56’

63’

N. MituljikićS. Ujka

74’

T. Nnadi

Z. E. OuahdiShot on target

75’

N. SattlbergerK. Karetsas

77’

N. Adedeji-SternbergJ. Steuckers

77’

Y. MedinaJ. Ito

77’

78’

A. EmentaE. Lofolomo

82’

S. GavrielT. Claes

K. NkubaR. Mirisola

88’

90+1’

S. GavrielShot on target

J. Kayembe

90+2’

Full-time3-2

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Genk 2.45 xGZulte Waregem 1.32 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Zulte Waregem attacking Genk attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

Genk 4-2-3-1 Starting XI

Zulte Waregem 3-4-3 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


T. O. Lawal	90′	1	2	40	1	–	–	–	–

Defenders6 players


Z. E. Ouahdi	90′								1	–	–
M. Sadick	33′	–	–	–	–	–	13	2	1	–	–
M. Smets	90′	–	1	–	2	–	58	–	–	1	–
J. Kayembe	90′	2	–	–	7	1	53	2	–	–	–
J. N. Kongolo Came on as a substitute	52′	1	1	–	2	–	16	–	–	–	–
K. Nkuba Came on as a substitute	2′	–	–	–	–	–	2	–	–	–	–

Midfielders8 players


I. S. Bangoura Taken off	38′	–	–	12	–	–	–	1	–	–	–	–
B. Heynen	90′	–	–	69	–	–	1	2	6	1	3	–
J. Steuckers Taken off	77′	–	1	24	4	–	–	–	1	–	1	–
K. Karetsas Taken off	77′	–	–	18	–	–	2	–	8	–	5	–
J. Ito Taken off	77′	–	–	27	–	–	2	1	7	–	2	–
N. Adedeji-Sternberg Came on as a substitute	13′	–	–	4	1	–	–	–	1	–	–	–
Y. Medina Came on as a substitute	13′	–	–	4	–	–	1	–	2	1	–	–
N. Sattlberger Came on as a substitute	13′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards1 player


R. Mirisola Taken off	88′	1	–	2	1	1.22	–	1	12	3	17	–

Goalkeeper1 player


B. Gabriel	90′	1	3	33	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders3 players


A. Tanghe	90′	3	–	–	5	2	46	1	1	–	–
E. Lofolomo Taken off	78′	1	1	–	3	1	31	2	–	–	–
J. Kiilerich	90′	–	–	–	4	4	66	3	–	–	–

Midfielders6 players


W. Paugain	90′	–	–	32	–	–	1	–	4	2	2	–
T. Nnadi	90′	–	–	62	–	–	2	–	6	4	–	–
T. Claes Taken off	82′	–	1	41	3	–	1	–	2	1	–	–
Y. Cappelle	90′	–	–	39	–	–	3	–	5	1	1	–
N. Mituljikić Came on as a substitute	27′	–	–	9	–	–	–	–	–	1	–	–
S. Gavriel Came on as a substitute	8′	–	–	5	1	–	–	–	2	–	1	–

Forwards4 players


S. Ujka Taken off	63′	–	–	1	–	0.03	–	–	3	1	21	–
J. Erenbjerg	90′	1	–	2	1	0.21	–	1	2	1	24	–
J. Opoku	90′	–	–	–		–	–	–				–
A. Ementa Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	1	–	0.09	–	2	7	–	8	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists. A blank cell means that figure is not available for that player.

Before kick-off

Genk win 68% Avg odds 1.37

Draw 19% Avg odds 5.06

Zulte Waregem win 13% Avg odds 7.03

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed.

Form going into the game

Genk W L D L W

Zulte Waregem D L W L L

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Genk 1-0 Zulte Waregem, 14 Jan 23 Next meeting: Zulte Waregem 2-1 Genk, 17 Jan 26 All Genk vs Zulte Waregem meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.