Belgium · Cup · Round of 3218:45

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Saturday, 17 October 2026

Genk

· Analysis updated 07:51 UTC

Excelsior Virton vs Genk Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.76 expected goals for Excelsior Virton and 1.30 for Genk, a combined total of 3.06. That distribution gives Excelsior Virton the largest share of the 1X2 market at 49%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 59% for over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 49% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Excelsior Virton win

48.5% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.76 – 1.30

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Excelsior Virton home form

    7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Genk away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Excelsior Virton to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 49%, against 49% / 23% / 28% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.76 goals for Excelsior Virton and 1.30 for Genk, a combined 3.06 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Excelsior Virton win49%
Draw23%
Genk win28%

Double chance 1X

72%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

52%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals81%
Over 2.5 goals59%
Over 3.5 goals37%
Both teams to score60%

Correct score

  • 1–110.7%
  • 2–19.5%
  • 1–08.3%
  • 2–07.3%
  • 1–26.9%

Recent form

Excelsior Virton

  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Sporting Hasselt · 3-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Oostkamp · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Lokeren-Temse · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T18:00:00.000Z · H vs KRC Genk II · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-30T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Francs Borains · 0-1 (L)

Genk

  • 2026-10-10T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Kortrijk · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Fortuna Sittard · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-20T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Club Brugge KV · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Gent · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-06T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Anderlecht · 0-0 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Dender110063
2Lokeren-Temse110053
3Albert Quévy-Mons110043
4Seraing United110033
5Liège110033
6Excelsior Virton110033
7Beerschot VA110023
8Nijlen110023
9Sporting Hasselt110023
10Lommel United110023
11Rochefort110013
12Patro Eisden110013
13AS Eupen110013
14Francs Borains110013
15Heist101001
16Kortrijk101001
17Habay-la-Neuve101001
18Olympic Charleroi101001
19K. Lierse S.K.1001-10
20Roeselare Daisel1001-10
21Diegem Sport1001-10
22Merelbeke1001-10
23Crossing Schaerbeek1001-20
24Mandel United1001-20
25Rupel Boom1001-20
26Diksmuide1001-20
27Knokke1001-30
28Wellen1001-30
29Oostkamp1001-30
30Londerzeel1001-40
31Houtvenne1001-50
32Hoogstraten1001-60

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Excelsior Virton win, at 48.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 60% and over 2.5 goals at 59%.

A 49% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.