KRC Genk II v KAA Gent II prediction

The match

KRC Genk II host KAA Gent II in Challenger Pro League on Friday 6 November (kick-off 19:00 UK); the model’s free pick is KRC Genk II or KAA Gent II (no draw), a Bronze-tier call.

Form and the table

KRC Genk II have scored 13 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 15 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 9 games, ranked per game). KRC Genk II have conceded 16 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 15 clubs.

KAA Gent II have scored 11 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 15 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 8 games, ranked per game). KAA Gent II have conceded 13 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 15 clubs.

KRC Genk II (11th) and KAA Gent II (ninth) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have KAA Gent II the stronger side, 92 rating points above KRC Genk II (KAA Gent II 1507, KRC Genk II 1415, after at least 40 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 17 April 2026, finished KRC Genk II 1–1 KAA Gent II.

Team news

By TACTIX Impact, A. De Wannemacker (7.0 per match over six appearances, two goals and one assist) and Kim Myeong-jun (5.5 per match over four appearances, one goal and one assist) have been KRC Genk II’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for KRC Genk II (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), A. De Wannemacker averages 2.6 key passes per 90 over 484 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last eight appearances. Kim Myeong-jun averages 3.5 shots per 90 over 330 minutes.

By TACTIX Impact, Kjell Peersman (5.4 per match over three appearances, one assist) and G. Vanderdonck (4.8 per match over seven appearances, one goal) have been KAA Gent II’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for KAA Gent II (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Kjell Peersman averages 3.3 saves per 90 over 270 minutes. G. Vanderdonck averages 0.6 key passes per 90 over 629 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last seven appearances.