RWDM vs KRC Genk Prediction: Genk to easily see off Debutants RWDM

Debutants RWDM are scheduled to kick off their top-flight campaign with a home game against Genk, who will be trying to make a run at the title after coming so close to winning it the previous season.

RWDM - preparing to make a mark in their debut season

Since their creation and subsequent incorporation with other clubs over the course of the past few decades, Molenbeek have gone a long way.

This month, Molenbeek competed in four friendly matches, winning twice and losing twice across those contests. The Brussels club started out with a 2-1 setback to Kortrijk but responded with a 4-0 victory over Standard. Molenbeek then suffered a defeat at the hands of Hertha Berlin, which resulted in a loss by a score of 2-1; however, they were able to bounce back and win their subsequent match against Lyon by a score of 1-0.

The most significant injury concern for the club as they prepare to host their first encounter in the top division of their domestic league is Kylian Hazard's absence.

KRC Genk - looking to start the season well

In a wild finish to last season's league season, Genk came up just short of winning the championship. After coming in first place during the regular season, the Smurfs concluded the previous season in second place in the league, one point behind Antwerp in the standings of the playoffs. This prevented them from winning their fifth title in the top division and their first since the 2018–19 season. During the whole of the most recent campaign, the club suffered defeat a total of just five times. Genk's incredible season ought to have resulted in them claiming the league championship, but instead they will have to keep waiting for the opportunity to do so.

This side had a successful preseason, finishing with a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss from their four contests. A 1-1 tie with Servette in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round was not a good start to the regular season for Genk.

Possible starting lineups

RWDM: Defourny(GK), Heris, Abner, Le Joncour, El Ouahdi, Romildo, de Sart, Mercier, Biron, Rikelmi, Dailly.

Genk: Vandervoort(GK), Munoz, McKenzie, Cuesta, Kayembe, Hrosovsky, Mohammed, Paintsill, Tresor, El Khannouss, Arokodare.

Expert Betting Tips

After narrowly missing out on the league title in the previous season, Genk are the clear favorite to win this battle, but RWDM nonetheless have a chance to score.