Genk vs Cercle Brugge Prediction: Genk to extend their run of league performances

At Cegeka Arena, Genk will play Cercle Brugge in round 25 of the Jupiler Pro League. The two teams settled for a draw in their respective outings. How will this game unfold? Below are match previews and betting opportunities. 

Genk

Genk played Club Brugge midweek and they settled for a 1-1 draw. Despite Zakaria El Ouahdi's strike putting them in the lead, Joel Ordonez's strike in the 25th minute for Brugge denied them a chance in the final. However, in their last league game, this team defeated Beerschot VA in a 1-0 encounter. This season, Genk have 54 points from their first 24 matches of the season. This team now has six points more than their closest rival, Club Brugge, scoring 47 goals and conceding 29 in that run. 

Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge settled for a 1-1 draw with St. Liege the previous time out and will hope to secure a better result here. In that encounter, Nazinho's strike in the second half was enough to see them avoid defeat at full time. In the meantime, Cercle Brugge have an unbeaten run of ten matches, winning four and drawing six. Away from home, this team has two wins in recent games, while drawing three. This season, Cercle Brugge have 29 points from 24, scored 25 goals and conceded 34 as they sit 9th.

Expert Betting Tips

Having failed to make it to the finals of the Belgian Cup, the league title is now the only chance for Genk to win a trophy this season. However, Cercle Brugge have been decent lately with an unbeaten run of matches, which they will hope to extend. This is a close contest, but this is more important for Genk as they look to extend their lead in the standings. Take the home team to win, and while both teams have struggled in defence, a bet on goals is also another option. 

The first option is a win for Genk with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet

The second option is win for Genk at halftime with odds at 2.10 on Bet365

The last option is both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals with odds at 2.05 on Betway