Genk ضد Westerlo — Belgian Pro League

**Genk 3-2 Westerlo**

**What set this match apart:** This match was more unusual than 89% of matches. The unusualness was primarily driven by the defending (41%) and the attack (34%). Both teams were extremely active in the final third, recording 29 shots inside the box (99th percentile of the two teams' joint volume). Genk was more frequent in these areas, recording 19 shots inside the box to Westerlo's 10, a +9 gap at the 91st percentile of gaps.

**How it played out:** Genk took a significant lead in creating clear-cut scoring opportunities, recording 8 big chances to Westerlo's 3, a +5 gap at the 97th percentile of gaps. This was supported by a high volume of attacking play, with 15 accurate crosses between the two teams (98th percentile of joint volume), and Genk making 9 to Westerlo's 6. Genk also maintained more territorial control, completing 214 passes in the opponent's half compared to Westerlo's 147, a +67 gap at the 70th percentile of gaps. On the defensive side, Westerlo was under more pressure, recording 42 clearances to Genk's 28, a +14 gap at the 78th percentile of gaps. Genk was more proactive in cutting passing lanes, recording 15 interceptions to Westerlo's 7, a +8 gap at the 95th percentile of gaps. While there were few tackles in the match (24 in total, 14th percentile of joint volume), Genk was clearly ahead with 16 to Westerlo's 8, a +8 gap at the 91st percentile of gaps. Westerlo found success in one-on-one situations, recording 13 successful dribbles to Genk's 5, a +8 gap at the 95th percentile of gaps.

**Verdict:** The fair probabilities are Genk win 48%, draw 34%, and Westerlo win 18%. The performances pointed to a Genk win and that is what happened, with Genk creating 8 big chances to Westerlo's 3.