Motherwell vs Genk: Prediction, facts, betting tips and head-to-head – July 17, 2026
Motherwell and Genk will meet in a pre-season friendly on Friday, July 17. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 CET, and here is my betting prediction for the match.
Motherwell vs Genk: Match preview
Motherwell compete in the Scottish Premiership and have already begun preparations for the new season, having played one pre-season friendly so far. However, they suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to AGF Aarhus. Following this match against Genk, Motherwell will turn their attention to competitive action with a UEFA Conference League second qualifying round tie against HB Tórshavn. The Scottish side earned their place in Europe after finishing fourth in last season's Premiership and will be aiming to repeat that achievement in the upcoming campaign.
Genk finished seventh in last season's Belgian Pro League after competing in the Conference League play-off group. They had an opportunity to qualify for the UEFA Conference League but fell short after losing to Gent in a penalty shootout, meaning they will miss out on European football this season. As a result, securing a return to continental competition will be one of their main objectives in the upcoming campaign. Genk have already played three pre-season friendlies, winning two and losing one. They still have five warm-up matches remaining before the new season begins in early August.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Motherwell lost their opening pre-season friendly 4-0.
- Genk have won two and lost one of their three pre-season friendlies.
- Genk will not compete in European competition next season.
- These two clubs have never previously faced each other.
Prediction
I expect an entertaining encounter, with Genk entering the match as favourites. However, Motherwell are capable of causing problems, so my recommended bet is Both Teams to Score.
