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On Sunday, August 11, in the third round of the Belgian Pro League, Genk will host Club Brugge. The match kicks off at 13:30 Central European Time. The prediction and betting tips for this clash have been prepared by the analysts at Dailysports.
Genk
After failing to qualify for European competitions last season, Genk has set its sights on achieving this goal in the new campaign. However, the start hasn't been promising, with a draw and a loss in their first two matches. In the opening round, Genk completely dominated against Standard Liège, taking 21 shots, but their accuracy left much to be desired, resulting in a 0-0 draw. In the second round, Genk once again controlled the game against Leuven but conceded three counterattacks, leading to a 1-3 defeat.
This week, according to Fabrizio Romano, the club earned €20 million from the transfer of their 19-year-old goalkeeper, Mike Penders, to Chelsea. This transfer opens up possibilities for Genk to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes.
Club Brugge
Brugge secured the Belgian league title last season after a tense battle against Union Saint-Gilloise and Anderlecht, and they are now preparing for the UEFA Champions League. Over the summer, Brugge spent €28 million on reinforcements, with the most expensive signing being Christos Tzolis from Fortuna Düsseldorf for €6.5 million.
However, the start of the season has been far from ideal for Brugge. It began with a loss to Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Super Cup, followed by a poor performance in the first two league rounds. In the opening match, Brugge surprisingly drew 1-1 at home against Mechelen, and then suffered an away defeat to Standard 0-1 in the second round.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, Brugge defeated Genk in both matches, 3-0 and 4-0.
- Brugge has won the last three games against Genk with a combined score of 10-0.
- In 111 meetings between these teams, Brugge has the edge with 54 wins compared to Genk's 35.
Genk vs Brugge prediction
Both teams are among the strongest in Belgium but have had poor starts to this season, making the outcome difficult to predict. My bet is that both teams will score.
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