Kortrijk vs Genk-2: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Kortrijk prepare to host Genk-2 on January 23, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this BELGIUM: Challenger Pro League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Kortrijk, currently 2nd in the standings with 42 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 22 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Genk-2, sitting 13th with 16 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Kortrijk and Genk-2 have favored Kortrijk, with Genk-2 claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Patro Eisden, Kortrijk recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured De Vaeminck, Ndjeungoue, Lambert, Kohon, Van Landschoot, De Smet , Dejaegere, De Smet, Ambrose, Ruyssen, Hurtevent. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Genk-2's last outing came against Lommel United, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Brughmans, Yoshinaga, Manguelle, Cauwel, Pierre, Driessen, Haroun, De Wannemacke, Nzoko, Beniangba, Yokoyama. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Kortrijk are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Kortrijk and Genk-2 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Kortrijk's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Genk-2's games average 3.3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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