Zulte-Waregem vs Genk
Who won Zulte-Waregem vs Genk?
Zulte-Waregem 2 Genk 1, full time in the Belgian Pro League. Our model's pre-match pick was Both teams to score, which landed.
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Zulte-Waregem 2–1 Genk
Zulte-Waregem showed desire, grit, and the basics of winning football to overturn a Genk lead in the final ten minutes, running out 2-1 winners in a match Genk dominated but could not close out.
Our pick
Genk to win
Result
2:1ZUL v GNK
Zulte-Waregem beat Genk 2-1 at home.
3 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.
Assist: Junya Ito
Zulte-Waregem 2-1 Genk: Home Side Come From Behind to Stun Visitors in Belgian Pro League Opener
Zulte-Waregem showed desire, grit, and the basics of winning football to overturn a Genk lead in the final ten minutes, running out 2-1 winners in a match Genk dominated but could not close out.
Read full report →- 39'assist: Junya ItoRafiu Durosinmi
- 42'Foul
Daan Heymans - 61'off: Rafiu Durosinmi
Aaron Bibout - 72'off: Joris Kayembe
Yaimar Medina - 72'off: Daan Heymans
Ayumu Yokoyama - 81'Foul
Josué Kongolo - 87'
Robin Mirisola - 90+1'FoulYaimar Medina
+8 more events without full detail from the data feed.
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Belgian Pro League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Sporting Charleroi | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 3 | Zulte-Waregem | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Antwerp | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | Gent | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 | Standard Liège | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 7 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | Lommel SK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Lommel SKWhat was the final score of Zulte-Waregem vs Genk?
The match finished 2-1 to Zulte-Waregem.
Who won Zulte-Waregem vs Genk?
Zulte-Waregem won the match 2-1.
When did Zulte-Waregem vs Genk take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 9 August 2026.
📊 Match recap and data context
Zulte-Waregem beat Genk 2-1 in the Belgian Pro League, overturning our model's 38% pick for a Genk win. The hosts extended their recent form; they had won four of their last five matches coming in, while Genk arrived on the back of two losses in their previous five. Both sides found the net, fitting the 60% both-teams-to-score rate Zulte-Waregem had posted in that span. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result moved Zulte-Waregem to 6th position with momentum intact; they have now won four of their last five. Genk remained in 14th place, their inconsistency compounded by this loss. Our model assessed Zulte-Waregem as the stronger side given their attacking consistency and form trajectory, making this outcome a natural extension of the league's current competitive shape.
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