Cercle Brugge v Genk prediction

Jupiler Pro League · Sun, 17 Jan 2027 15:00 GMT · Jan Breydel Stadion

Updated 23 Oct 2026, 23:22 UK · refreshed continuously

Team pages: Cercle Brugge · Genk · Head-to-head

TACTIX’s free model pick for Cercle Brugge v Genk, Jupiler Pro League on Sun, 17 Jan 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Cercle Brugge host Genk in the Jupiler Pro League on Sunday 17 January (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

Cercle Brugge have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

11 of Cercle Brugge’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 11 of Cercle Brugge’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Cercle Brugge have two wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 2.00. Cercle Brugge have scored 14 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game). Cercle Brugge have conceded 22 goals, the seventh-most of the 18 clubs.

Seven of Genk’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in five of Genk’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). Away from home, Genk have two wins, four draws and three defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 1.11 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.11. Genk have scored 18 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games, ranked per game). Genk have conceded 14 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Cercle Brugge (15th) and Genk (seventh) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Genk the stronger side, 121 rating points above Cercle Brugge (Genk 1641, Cercle Brugge 1520, after at least 291 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Genk are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Cercle Brugge. The most recent meeting, on 25 January 2026, finished Genk 1–1 Cercle Brugge.

Team news

Predicted Cercle Brugge XI (4-2-3-1): G. Coucke, R. Caicedo, G. Kondo, I. Diakité, E. Kakou, H. Van Der Bruggen, L. Le Roux, B. Akinsola, L. Mondele, V. Konaté, S. Ngoura — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (4.6 per match over four appearances) and Christiaan Ravych (4.4 per match over three appearances, one goal) have been Cercle Brugge’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Cercle Brugge (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Makaya Ibrahima Diaby averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 395 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last eight appearances. Christiaan Ravych averages 1.3 tackles per 90 over 360 minutes.

Predicted Genk XI (4-2-3-1): L. Kiaba Mounganga, M. Smets, J. Kongolo, J. Kayembe, K. Amaro, B. Heynen, J. Ito, B. Tahirovic, J. Erenbjerg, N. Adedeji-Sternberg, R. Durosinmi — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Joris Kayembe (4.6 per match over 10 appearances, one goal) and R. Durosinmi (4.4 per match over 10 appearances, six goals) have been Genk’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Genk (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Joris Kayembe averages 2.8 tackles per 90 over 1010 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last 10 appearances. R. Durosinmi averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 770 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sun, 17 Jan 2027 15:00 GMT · Jupiler Pro League · Jan Breydel Stadion
Head-to-head (last 6): Cercle Brugge 1 · draws 3 · Genk 2 · 3.5 goals/game
Recent form: Cercle Brugge 3W 0D 2L · Genk 3W 0D 2L

Cercle Brugge v Genk (Jupiler Pro League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 23 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1.5

Goals

against 2 / 0.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

4.71 / 5.14

Corners

against 4.71 / 5.57 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 7 matches

4.14 / 4.86

Shots on target

against 5 / 3.29 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 7 matches

1.71 / 2

Cards

against 2 / 2.57 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Cercle Brugge for / against	Line	Genk for / against
Goals scored	1.38 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.5 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	4.71 for · 4.71 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	5.14 for · 5.57 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	9.86 for · 14.43 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	16.14 for · 13.14 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	4.14 for · 5 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	4.86 for · 3.29 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	13.86 for · 12.86 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	10.43 for · 9.14 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	1.71 for · 2 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	2 for · 2.57 against n 7 Last 5

Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge Goalkeeper

Cercle Brugge — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
G. Coucke	11	90990 min	312.8 /90	222 /90	10.1 /90

Cercle Brugge — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cercle Brugge before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
G. Coucke n 8	90	2.9 5/3

Cercle Brugge Defensive

Cercle Brugge — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Geoffrey Kondo	10	90900 min	70.7 /90	111.1 /90	80.8 /90	292.9 /90	131.3 /90	10.1 /90
Ibrahim Diakité	9	80718 min	202.5 /90	81 /90	30.4 /90	546.8 /90	172.1 /90	10.1 /90
Emmanuel Kakou	8	74588 min	132 /90	142.1 /90	40.6 /90	294.4 /90	40.6 /90	10.2 /90
Royer Caicedo	5	90450 min	61.2 /90	51 /90	61.2 /90	275.4 /90	30.6 /90	00 /90
Christiaan Ravych	3	90270 min	41.3 /90	41.3 /90	41.3 /90	134.3 /90	31 /90	00 /90
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Cercle Brugge — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cercle Brugge before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
G. Coucke n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
Steve Ngoura n 8	68.4	2.3 7/6	1.8 6/4	—
L. Mondele n 8	51.4	0.4 2/0	0.7 3/0	—
Geoffrey Kondo n 8	90	1 5/1	0.5 3/1	—
Gary Magnee n 8	85.1	0.9 5/2	0.9 4/2	—
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Cercle Brugge — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cercle Brugge before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Steve Ngoura n 8	68.4	0.5 2/1
L. Mondele n 8	51.4	1.1 3/2
Geoffrey Kondo n 8	90	0.8 4/2
Gary Magnee n 8	85.1	2.6 7/5
Valy Konaté n 8	86.3	2.3 7/5
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Cercle Brugge Attacking

Cercle Brugge — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Steve Ngoura	11	71783 min	40.5 /90	20.2 /90	222.5 /90	111.3 /90	70.8 /90	91 /90
V. Martens	10	62619 min	00 /90	00 /90	71 /90	40.6 /90	71 /90	40.6 /90
Dante Vanzeir	8	62492 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	91.6 /90	30.5 /90	91.6 /90	00 /90
Krys Kouassi	4	43171 min	10.5 /90	00 /90	31.6 /90	31.6 /90	21.1 /90	21.1 /90
L. Michal	4	32126 min	00 /90	00 /90	21.4 /90	10.7 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Cercle Brugge — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cercle Brugge before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
G. Coucke n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
Steve Ngoura n 8	68.4	2.6 7/5	1.6 6/2
L. Mondele n 8	51.4	0.9 3/1	0 0/0
Geoffrey Kondo n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Gary Magnee n 8	85.1	0.7 4/1	0.1 1/0
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Cercle Brugge — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cercle Brugge before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
G. Coucke n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Steve Ngoura n 8	68.4	0.5 3/0	0.3 1/1
L. Mondele n 8	51.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
Geoffrey Kondo n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Gary Magnee n 8	85.1	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
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Genk

Genk Goalkeeper

Genk — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
L. Kiaba Mounganga	10	90900 min	232.3 /90	141.4 /90	00 /90

Genk — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Genk before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
L. Kiaba Mounganga n 8	90	2.4 5/3

Genk Defensive

Genk — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Kongolo	10	90900 min	202 /90	131.3 /90	90.9 /90	515.1 /90	151.5 /90	20.2 /90
Joris Kayembe	10	85847 min	232.4 /90	212.2 /90	10.1 /90	586.2 /90	91 /90	10.1 /90
Matte Smets	9	90810 min	80.9 /90	141.6 /90	80.9 /90	283.1 /90	80.9 /90	10.1 /90
K. Amaro	6	88528 min	193.2 /90	101.7 /90	20.3 /90	335.6 /90	30.5 /90	10.2 /90
Zakaria El Ouahdi	4	84337 min	112.9 /90	41.1 /90	10.3 /90	225.9 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90
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Genk — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Genk before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. Kongolo n 8	90	1.6 6/5	1.3 7/3	—
L. Kiaba Mounganga n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
Bryan Heynen n 8	90	1.4 8/3	1 5/1	—
Joris Kayembe n 8	85.6	0.8 5/1	1.2 4/4	—
Junya Ito n 8	79	0.6 3/1	0.7 4/1	—
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Genk — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Genk before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. Kongolo n 8	90	1.9 6/5
Bryan Heynen n 8	90	2.5 7/6
Joris Kayembe n 8	85.6	2.4 6/6
Junya Ito n 8	79	1.3 7/2
R. Durosinmi n 8	79.9	0.6 3/1
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Genk Attacking

Genk — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
R. Durosinmi	10	77770 min	60.7 /90	00 /90	212.5 /90	91.1 /90	121.4 /90	10.1 /90
A. Bibout	8	23182 min	31.5 /90	00 /90	104.9 /90	63 /90	21 /90	21 /90
Noah Adedeji-Sternberg	7	55384 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	40.9 /90	20.5 /90	112.6 /90	81.9 /90
Jerry Afriyie	3	2164 min	00 /90	11.4 /90	00 /90	00 /90	11.4 /90	11.4 /90
Bryan Heynen	10	89893 min	10.1 /90	00 /90	181.8 /90	60.6 /90	101 /90	50.5 /90
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Genk — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Genk before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. Kongolo n 8	90	0.6 5/0	0.3 2/0
L. Kiaba Mounganga n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Bryan Heynen n 8	90	1.5 7/2	0.6 4/1
Joris Kayembe n 8	85.6	0.4 2/1	0.3 2/0
Junya Ito n 8	79	0.7 4/1	0.3 2/0
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Genk — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Genk before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
J. Kongolo n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
L. Kiaba Mounganga n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Bryan Heynen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Joris Kayembe n 8	85.6	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
Junya Ito n 8	79	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Cercle Brugge v Genk — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Cercle BruggeLWLWW

Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

GenkLWWWL

Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Cercle Brugge 1 · 3 draws · Genk 2 · 3.5 goals/game

2026-01-25 Genk 1–1 Cercle Brugge
2025-10-19 Cercle Brugge 2–2 Genk
2025-02-08 Genk 2–1 Cercle Brugge
2024-09-14 Cercle Brugge 2–3 Genk
2024-05-04 Cercle Brugge 4–1 Genk
2024-04-13 Genk 1–1 Cercle Brugge

League standing · 2026/27

Cercle Brugge#15 pos9 pts11 pl-8 GD

Genk#7 pos15 pts10 pl+4 GD

Goals per game

Cercle Brugge scored1.27

Genk scored1.8

Cercle Brugge conceded2

Genk conceded1.4

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What is the head-to-head record between Cercle Brugge and Genk?: In their last 6 meetings, Cercle Brugge won 1, Genk won 2 and there were 3 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Cercle Brugge and Genk?: Recent form — Cercle Brugge 3W 0D 2L; Genk 3W 0D 2L.

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