Genk vs Anderlecht Prediction: The title chase is on the line for the two clubs

Football league action at Cegeka Arena will see Genk take on Anderlecht in the Belgian First League. The two teams are among the best sides in the league this season and will hope to secure maximum points. Which side wins here? Below, I will preview this game and offer betting opportunities. 

Genk will look to maintain their league spot following a defeat to Club Brugge the previous weekend. In that game, Genk settled for a half-time draw and had a chance to take the lead from the spot in the second half, but Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare missed. 

In the meantime, prior encounters to that defeat saw Genk go unbeaten in four encounters, winning three and drawing one. 

However, their last ten home matches have had wins. This team defeated Sittard, Club Brugge, KV Mechelen, Dender, St. Truiden, Antwerp, Charleroi, and Kortrijk in that run. 

This season, Genk have one point clear of second-placed Club Brugge. In 18 matches played, this team scored 36 goals while conceding 25. 

Anderlecht played St. Truiden the previous weekend, and they secured a 0-2 win. In that encounter, Anderlecht won each half, with Kasper Dolberg netting for this side in each half. 

However, Anderlecht head into this game with a winning run of four games. In that run, this team defeated Westerlo, Beerschot VA, and Slavia Prague. In fact, Anderlecht have not lost any of their last eleven competitive matches. 

This season, Anderlecht have 33 points accumulated from 18 matches in the league. Anderlecht scored 34 points in those matches, conceding 13, as they sit third in the standings. 

Anderlecht and Genk have won twice in their last five meetings. However, one of the games ended in a 1-1 draw. In four of their last five matches, both teams scoring happened. None of their last 15 meetings have ended goalless.

Anderlecht have been impressive lately, and I expect Genk at home has been a tough side to defeat. Looking at how their previous meetings have ended, a bet on goals looks like the best option. Also, both teams can not afford to lose this game as it will have a lot of impact on their chances of winning the league; a draw seems to be the better option.