Based on last 50 matches across all tournaments, up to 08/10/2021
To build a prediction for the Shakhtar Donetsk - Genk match, scheduled for 10 August 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Shakhtar Donetsk have played 50 matches, in which they won 30 of them, drew 10 times and lost 10 matches. Genk, having played 50 matches, won 27 times, drew 10 matches and lost 13 defeats. In the league, Shakhtar Donetsk average 1.9 goals scored per game and 1.1 conceded. Genk average 2.1 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 2 August 2021 at Genk's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Previous match: it was the first meeting between Shakhtar and Genk. But in it, the “miners” managed to prove once again that they know how to play successfully against representatives of Belgium. A draw would certainly suit Shakhtar as well. But if they were able to beat Genk away practically throug... Show more
It should be a powerful game today: Ukrainian Shakhtar Donetsk against Belgian Genk. Shakhtar Donetsk look more confident in this qualification, and they beat their opponent away from home. That’s true, that’s true, but in my opinion Genk’s play is more coordinated and logical than Shakhtar Donetsk’... Show more
Shakhtar Donetsk played 50 matches, recording 27 wins, 12 draws and 11 losses. Genk played 50 matches, winning 24 times, drawing 12 matches and suffering 14 defeats. In the tournament, Shakhtar Donetsk averages 1.7 goals scored per game and concedes 0.9. Genk scores 2.2 and concedes 1.6.
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Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
Shakhtar Donetsk does not concede in 15 out of 26 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)3.68
In 5 out of last 7 away matches involving Genk, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.44
Genk scores over 1 goal in 17 out of 20 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.32
Genk scores over 1 goal in 10 out of last 11 away matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.32
In 20 out of 27 last matches involving Shakhtar Donetsk, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.232
Shakhtar Donetsk won in 6 out of 7 last matches.
W12
In 16 out of 17 last matches, Genk scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.76
In last 11 away matches, Genk scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.76
In 6 last matches involving Genk, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.62
In 12 last matches where Genk played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.62
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without one player from the rotation, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several players from the first team.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Иштван Ковач (Romania). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 556 yellow cards (averaging 5.6 per match) and 22 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 25% of matches (25 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.