Genk vs Anderlecht Prediction: A crucial encounter for the visitors

Cegeka Arena will host this crucial Belgian League encounter between Genk and Anderlecht. Heading into this game, the hosts will look to keep their European competition hopes alive, while the visitors will keep their title chase run on. 

Genk have been impressive since mid-March, and once again, they will look to keep their unbeaten run intact here. Last weekend, Genk was held to a draw by Cercle Brugge in a game that ended 1-1, with Kazeem Olaigbe’s 78th-minute strike for Cercle Brugge denying Club Brugge all three points. In the meantime, it is worth noting that Genk remain undefeated in their last five games, a run where they pick three wins while two other games ended in draw. In the Championship Group, Genk are seated 4th after three first matches, scoring three goals and conceding 1.

Anderlecht secured a hard-fought victory over league rivals Union Saint-Gilloise, and coming into this game, they will look to keep things running. Despite being down to ten men in that game, in the 76th minute, Francis Amuzu's strike complemented Kasper Dolberg's first half-goal to give Anderlecht all three points. Anderlecht have not been consistent in recent games, losing two and winning two of their last four games. In the meantime, Anderlecht are positioned at the top of the Championship Group standings with 38 points, scoring four goals and conceding four.

Possible Genk Lineup: Vandevoordt (GK), Sadick, Cuesta, McKenzie, Ouadhi, Galarza, Hrosovsky, Ditu, Khannouss, El Hadj, Arokodare

Possible Anderlecht Lineup: Schmeichel, Sardella, Gattoni, Vertonghen, Augustinsson, Leoni, Rits, Stroeykens, Dreyer, Dolberg, Amuzu

This match should end with expectations of a high-scoring one. The two teams are expected to go all out for three points, showing attacking resilience while converting their chances well. However, Anderlecht need this game more, and on the road, they should be able to take all three points.