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Genk

BelgiumBelgiumFounded 1988
Nicky Hayen
Nicky HayenManager
Luminus Arena
Home Venue
Luminus Arena
24,956 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

Genk - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Genk's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Genk is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 9th position with 25 points from 26 matches. The team represents Belgium in this competition.

The team's record of 6 wins from 26 matches represents a 30.0% win rate, showing mixed results throughout the campaign. With 27 goals scored and 31 goals conceded, the team achieved a -4 goal difference, indicating areas for improvement in both attack and defense. The team averaged 1.04 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Genk's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 26 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Home Advantage

-7.7%

Minimal home advantage

Points per Game

1.20Home
1.30Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Genk's home advantage is 0.10 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 1.20 points at home compared to 1.30 points away.

Genk has accumulated 12 points at home from 10 matches (3W 3D 4L) and 13 points away from 10 matches (3W 4D 3L). This balanced record demonstrates their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue, showing adaptability and mental strength in different environments.

Genk shows remarkable consistency across venues, with the most balanced home-away record - 12 home points and 13 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.

Average Goals per Match

2.50

Across 26 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.04

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
7 matches (26.9%)
2-3 goals
14 matches (53.8%)
4-5 goals
3 matches (11.5%)
6+ goals
2 matches (7.7%)

Summary

Across 26 completed matches for Genk, the team's matches average 2.50 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 14 matches (53.8% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 26.9% of matches (7 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 5 times (19.2% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.04 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Yellow Cards

210.81 per match

Red Cards

10.04 per match

Total Cards

220.85 per match

Total Fouls

1345.15 per match

Cards per Foul

0.164High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Genk has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 22 total cards issued across 26 matches, with 21 yellow cards and 1 red cards. This translates to an average of 0.85 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 95.5% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 0.81 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 4.5% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.04 red cards per match. The team recorded 134 total fouls, averaging 5.15 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Genk reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Attack Efficiency

1.04

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

1.19

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

0.96

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Genk converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.04 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.19 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Genk leads in points efficiency with 0.96 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Genk's goal difference of -4 reflects that the team concedes more goals than they score on average, suggesting defensive improvements are needed.

Incoming
2
Outgoing
4
Spent
€6,800,000
Recouped
€28,200,000

Genk shows a Net seller posture this window: spent €6,800,000 and recouped €28,200,000, for a net of €21,400,000. Incoming moves: 2, outgoing moves: 4.

Jusef Erabi
Jusef Erabi
Sep 02, 2025
€4,000,000
HammarbyHammarby
GenkGenk
Junya Ito
Junya Ito
Aug 09, 2025
€2,800,000
ReimsReims
GenkGenk
TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Genk
24€6,800,000€28,200,000+€21,400,000
Union Saint-Gilloise
56€5,450,000€30,800,000+€25,350,000
Club Brugge
13€8,500,000€37,800,000+€29,300,000
Sint-Truiden
26€0€4,550,000+€4,550,000
Anderlecht
44€0€16,600,000+€16,600,000
Mechelen
76€2,025,000€3,800,000+€1,775,000
Antwerp
53€250,000€42,200,000+€41,950,000
Standard Liège
43€1,800,000€0-€1,800,000
Gent
66€4,800,000€4,400,000-€400,000
Westerlo
66€0€14,000,000+€14,000,000
Sporting Charleroi
611€1,900,000€8,855,000+€6,955,000
Zulte-Waregem
63€1,750,000€0-€1,750,000
La Louvière
45€0€0€0
OH Leuven
43€300,000€0-€300,000
Cercle Brugge
22€150,000€2,100,000+€1,950,000
Dender
78€200,000€2,500,000+€2,300,000
Genk
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€35,000,000
Net+€21,400,000
Union Saint-Gilloise
Activity (in/out)11
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€36,250,000
Net+€25,350,000
Club Brugge
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€46,300,000
Net+€29,300,000
Sint-Truiden
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€4,550,000
Net+€4,550,000
Anderlecht
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€16,600,000
Net+€16,600,000
Mechelen
Activity (in/out)13
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€5,825,000
Net+€1,775,000
Antwerp
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€42,450,000
Net+€41,950,000
Standard Liège
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,800,000
Net-€1,800,000
Gent
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€9,200,000
Net-€400,000
Westerlo
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€14,000,000
Net+€14,000,000
Sporting Charleroi
Activity (in/out)17
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€10,755,000
Net+€6,955,000
Zulte-Waregem
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,750,000
Net-€1,750,000
La Louvière
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
OH Leuven
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€300,000
Net-€300,000
Cercle Brugge
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,250,000
Net+€1,950,000
Dender
Activity (in/out)15
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,700,000
Net+€2,300,000
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Ardon Jashari
Ardon JashariClub BruggeAC Milan
€36,000,000
Tolu Arokodare
Tolu ArokodareGenkWolverhampton Wanderers
€26,000,000
Franjo Ivanović
Franjo IvanovićUnion Saint-GilloiseBenfica
€22,800,000
Senne Lammens
Senne LammensAntwerpManchester United
€21,000,000
Mahamadou Doumbia
Mahamadou DoumbiaAntwerpAl Ittihad
€16,000,000
Kasper Dolberg
Kasper DolbergAnderlechtAjax
€10,000,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Club Brugge (€8,500,000 outlay), while Antwerp leads receipts at €42,200,000. Net leaders are topped by Antwerp (+€41,950,000), with the largest deficit at Standard Liège (-€1,800,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Ardon Jashari for €36,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

Summary

Hyun-Gyu Oh leads Genk's scoring charts with 6 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Konstantinos Karetsas has provided the most assists with 6, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Genk, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Summary

This ranking compares Genk's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Genk's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Genk's top scorer Hyun-Gyu Oh ranks 8th in the competition with 6 goals, showing strong scoring output compared to other top players.

For assists, Genk's top playmaker Konstantinos Karetsas ranks second in the competition with 6 assists, showcasing strong creative talent.

In player ratings, Genk's highest-rated player Bryan Heynen ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.3 rating, contributing consistently to Genk's performances.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Genk's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

A position battle sees Genk (9th, 25 pts) visit Zulte-Waregem (12th, 23 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 2 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Genk's season objectives.

A position battle sees Genk (9th, 25 pts) host Standard Liège (7th, 27 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 2 positions and 2 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Genk's season objectives.

A position battle sees Genk (9th, 25 pts) host Gent (8th, 26 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 1 position and 1 point separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Genk's season objectives.

What is Genk's current position?

Genk is currently in position #9 with 25 points from 26 matches.

Who is Genk's top scorer?

Hyun-Gyu Oh leads Genk with 6 goals this season.

How has Genk performed at home vs away?

Genk has earned 12 points at home and 13 points away. The team performs better away from home.

What is Genk's goal difference?

Genk has a goal difference of -4, having scored 27 goals and conceded 31 goals.

How many clean sheets has Genk kept?

Genk has kept 3 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.12 clean sheets per game.

What is Genk's win rate?

Genk has a win rate of 30%, with 6 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.

Genk is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #9 with 25 points from 26 matches, achieving a record of 6 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses. The team averages 1.04 goals per game with a 30.0% win rate.

Genk has a goal difference of -4, having scored 27 goals and conceded 31 goals.Hyun-Gyu Oh tops the scoring charts with 6 goals. Konstantinos Karetsas leads in assists with 6, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Genk has earned 12 home pointscompared to 13 away points.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 53.8% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Genk vs Club Brugge, ending 3-5 with 8 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Genk defeated OH Leuven 2-1 with a 1-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Genk's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Genk's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Belgium, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.