Genk vs Standard Liege Prediction: Both teams eye a strong start to the season

Cegeka Arena will host the Jupiler Pro League game between Genk and Standard Liege. Both teams could not qualify for European competition last season and will have high hopes this season. Let’s preview the game before us and make a prediction. 

Genk ended the previous season with 47 points in the regular season but then struggled in the Championship group stage as they could not qualify for a European spot. However, their preseason games this season were not too impressive as this team won two, lost two, and drew two. In fact, they scored 14 goals, while 12. While heading into this game, Genk will be favorites and will look to get things right as they hope for a better season. 

Standard Liege were below par last season, failing to make the playoffs for the championship group while still finishing in the bottom spot of the conference league group. Standard Liege had four games in their preseason encounters, winning two, drawing one, and losing one. This team lost to Dender in those matches but defeated Aubel and Nijmegen. Heading into this game, this team is the underdog and will hope they can turn the tables and take something out. 

This is an opening game of the season, and it definitely could go either way. However, Genk was the better team last season and will come into the game positively, especially considering they are at home. In the meantime, Standard Liege do not look bad as a team and should be able to show some decent offensive performance. Bet on goals in this game, while Genk are expected to take maximum points.