Union Saint-Gilloise vs Genk

8 November 2026 · Belgian Pro League · 2026/27 · Referee Bram Van Driessche

Full time 1 – 0

Half-time: 0–0

Ross Sykes 76’

Match summary

Union Saint-Gilloise saw off Genk 1-0. It was goalless at half-time.

Ross Sykes put Union Saint-Gilloise ahead with a header in the 76th minute.

The chances backed that up: Union Saint-Gilloise created 1.31 expected goals (xG) from 23 shots to Genk's 0.54 from 10.

Union Saint-Gilloise secured a 1-0 victory against Genk in the Belgian Pro League after dominating territory and shot volume throughout the fixture. The hosts enjoyed 54 percent possession and registered 23 shots compared to the visitors 10, though only 4 of Union Saint-Gilloise attempts tested the opposition. Genk managed 0 shots on target from their 10 efforts. Expected goals reflected the home side superiority with 1.31 against Genk 0.54. Both teams accumulated 1 yellow card during a competitive encounter that saw 8 fouls committed by Union Saint-Gilloise and 10 by Genk.

Following a goalless first half, both managers utilised their substitutes extensively as the second period progressed. Union Saint-Gilloise introduced Nohim Chibani at the start of the half, followed later by Relebohile Mofokeng, Denzel De Roeve, and Darius Olaru. Genk brought on Jeppe Erenbjerg, Milan Roganović, Yaimar Medina, Junya Ito, and Noah Adedeji-Sternberg. The match discipline saw Massire Sylla receive a yellow card for Union Saint-Gilloise in the 63rd minute. The decisive moment arrived in the 76th minute when Ross Sykes scored with a header to break the deadlock. Yaimar Medina was cautioned for Genk before the final whistle.

Match stats

54% Possession 46%

23 Shots 10

4 Shots on target 0

10 Corners 3

65 Attacks 70

44 Dangerous attacks 44

538 Passes 455

84.0% Pass accuracy 81.1%

14 Tackles 19

8 Fouls 10

1 Yellow cards 1

1 Offsides 1

Key events

Union Saint-Gilloise Genk

Kick-off

Kevin RodriguezShot on target

15’

Half-time0-0

Nohim ChibaniNikki Havenaar

46’

Second half underway

Raul FloruczShot on target

48’

57’

Jeppe ErenbjergAaron Bibout

Relebohile MofokengKevin Rodriguez

60’

Massire SyllaOff the ball foul

63’

71’

Milan RoganovićKevin Amaro

71’

Yaimar MedinaJoris Kayembe

Relebohile MofokengShot on target

73’

Ross SykesHeader

1-0

76’

Denzel De RoeveGuilherme Smith

80’

Darius OlaruBesfort Zeneli

80’

83’

Junya ItoChristiaan Ravych

84’

Noah Adedeji-SternbergBenjamin Tahirović

89’

Yaimar MedinaFoul

Full-time1-0

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.

Union Saint-Gilloise 1.31 xGGenk 0.54 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Genk attacking Union Saint-Gilloise attacking

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Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


Hervé Koffi	90′	0	0	29	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


Ross Sykes	90′	–	1	2	4	3	68	1	1	–	–
Massire Sylla	90′	3	4	1	7	1	61	2	–	–
Nikki Havenaar Taken off	45′	–	–	–	1	1	30	1	–	–	–
Nohim Chibani Came on as a substitute	45′	2	1	–	3	1	32	–	–	–	–
Denzel De Roeve Came on as a substitute	10′	–	–	–	1	–	4	–	–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


Louis Patris	90′	–	–	20	1	–	1	–	4	2	2	–
Kamiel Van de Perre	90′	–	–	74	–	–	2	–	4	1	–	–
Adem Zorgane	90′	–	–	79	3	–	2	1	4	–	1	–
Guilherme Smith Taken off	80′	–	–	33	1	–	–	1	1	–	–	–
Besfort Zeneli Taken off	80′	–	1	48	6	–	–	–	2	–	1	–
Relebohile Mofokeng Came on as a substitute	30′	–	–	19	–	–	1	1	1	–	–	–
Darius Olaru Came on as a substitute	10′	–	–	6	2	–	–	1	–	–	–	–

Forwards2 players


Raul Florucz	90′	–	–	3	1	0.11	–	1	2	–	21	–
Kevin Rodriguez Taken off	60′	–	–	4	1	0.24	–	–	4	1	14	–

Goalkeeper1 player


Lucca Brughmans	90′	3	1	30	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders7 players


Matte Smets	90′	3	–	–	4	1	67	–	–	–	–
Christiaan Ravych Taken off	83′	2	1	1	4	1	41	1	–	–	–
Josue Ndenge Kongolo	90′	1	3	2	5	1	53	–	–	–	–
Kevin Amaro Taken off	71′	3	–	1	4	1	26	1	–	–	–
Joris Kayembe Taken off	71′	3	2	–	6	–	23	2	–	–	–
Milan Roganović Came on as a substitute	19′	1	–	1	2	1	15	–	–	–	–
Yaimar Medina Came on as a substitute	19′	–	–	–	–	–	12	1	–	–

Midfielders6 players


Benjamin Tahirović Taken off	84′	–	–	41	–	–	1	1	2	1	1	–
Bryan Heynen	90′	–	–	44	1	–	1	4	2	1	–	–
Daan Heymans	90′	–	–	43	–	–	1	–	3	–	–	–
Jeppe Erenbjerg Came on as a substitute	33′	–	–	18	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Junya Ito Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	2	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Noah Adedeji-Sternberg Came on as a substitute	10′	–	–	2	–	–	1	–	2	–	–	–

Forwards2 players


Aaron Bibout Taken off	57′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	3	–	18	–
Rafiu Durosinmi	90′	–	–	3	–	0.22	–	2	12	2	21	–

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.

Before kick-off

Union Saint-Gilloise win 60% Avg odds 1.55 Our estimate 51%

Draw 22% Avg odds 4.16 Our estimate 27%

Genk win 18% Avg odds 5.09 Our estimate 22%

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed. Our estimate is the figure from before kick-off. How our figures work.

Form going into the game

Union Saint-Gilloise W W D W W

Genk D L W W L

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 Genk, 07 Mar 26 Next meeting: Genk vs Union Saint-Gilloise, 27 Feb 27 (upcoming) All Union Saint-Gilloise vs Genk meetings

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