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Genk vs Club Brugge Prediction Jupiler Pro League 26.12.2025

Alexandru Florin 24 December 2025

Genk vs Club Brugge Prediction Jupiler Pro League

Genk vs Club Brugge Prediction and Betting Tips for the Jupiler Pro League, scheduled for Friday, December 26, 2025, at 12:30 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on DAZN. This festive clash takes place at the Cegeka Arena, where the hosts are looking to climb back into the top six after a mixed run of form. With the referee Lawrence Visser in charge, we might see a physical encounter typical of this historic rivalry. In this article, you’ll discover Jupiler Pro League Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.

Genk enters this match following a resilient 2-2 draw away at Charleroi.
Club Brugge is in hot form after a narrow 2-1 victory over KAA Gent.
The home side averages 7 corners won per game at the Cegeka Arena.
Club Brugge has found the net 10 times in their last 5 league fixtures.
Both teams to score has landed in 78% of Genk’s home matches this season.
Referee Lawrence Visser averages over 4.5 yellow cards per game in 2025.

KRC Genk has been a bit of a mixed bag lately, managing just one win in their last few outings, but their home record tells a more encouraging story. At the Cegeka Arena, they are currently on a two game unbeaten run and seem to find their scoring boots more reliably in front of their own fans. Statistically, they average 1.22 goals scored and conceded per home game, showing a tendency for open matches. Their ability to win corners is particularly impressive, averaging 7 per match at home while conceding only 3.56. Can they really turn things around against the defending champions? It is hard to say how this will end, but their 78% BTTS rate at home suggests we should expect action at both ends.

On the other side of the pitch, Club Brugge arrives with plenty of momentum after picking up 9 points from their last 15 available. Their away form has been reasonably solid, averaging 1.4 goals per game on the road, though they do tend to leave gaps at the back, conceding 1.4 goals on average in away contexts. That is a bold defensive line for any visiting team, but maybe the right one for their aggressive style. They win an average of 6.3 corners when playing away, which complements Genk’s high corner numbers perfectly. Even so, the fact that they have only kept a clean sheet in half of their away games suggests that Genk will have opportunities to exploit.

As we look toward the final whistle on Boxing Day, the statistical overlap between these two suggests a high energy affair with plenty of set piece opportunities. With Genk averaging over 10 total corners in their home games and Club Brugge contributing significantly to that metric on their travels, the numbers point toward a busy day for the wingers. Still, the defensive records of both sides mean neither can afford to be complacent. Based on the current trends in the Jupiler Pro League Predictions, expect a match where tactical discipline meets high pressing. It should be a fascinating tactical battle for the fans watching at home and in the stands.

Recent CIES data highlights the Jupiler Pro League's rising market value, identifying Christos Tzolis and Konstantinos Karetsas as Belgium's premier assets. Club Brugge’s Tzolis leads the league with a valuation reaching €49 million, closely followed by Genk’s teenage prodigy Karetsas. Other notable prospects include Union SG’s Anan Khalaili and Anderlecht’s Mihajlo Cvetkovic, both projected to secure significant profit margins for their respective clubs in future transfer windows.

Source: voetbalnieuws.be

Over 9.5 Corners @1.75
The statistical data for this matchup makes a compelling case for a high number of corners. When playing at the Cegeka Arena, Genk has shown a consistent ability to win corners, averaging exactly 7 per game. This is largely due to their wide playing style and high frequency of crosses. On the other hand, Club Brugge averages 6.3 corners won in their away matches. When you combine these averages, the total expectation sits well above the 10.5 mark. Furthermore, the statistics show that 70% of Club Brugge's away matches and 56% of Genk's home matches have surpassed the 9.5 corner threshold this season. Given that both teams are fighting for crucial points, we expect a high tempo game with plenty of attacking transitions. This tactical setup naturally leads to deflected shots and cleared crosses, both of which are primary drivers for corner kicks throughout the ninety minutes.