🔈 How will the first clash between Lech and Genk unfold in the Europa League playoff round? The hosts are in decent form, having secured five wins in their last ten matches, with their offensive style of play highlighting their scoring prowess. The visitors from Belgium are eager to turn things around following a few disappointing performances. Nonetheless, they are known for their organized defense and ability to counterattack effectively.
Head-to-Head
📊The teams Lech Poznan and Genk have officially played in only two matches. Their last encounter took place on 17 August 2018 at the home ground of Lech Poznan and ended with a score of 1:2.
Lech Poznan Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Ekstraklasa, with Lech Poznań as the home side and Korona Kielce as the visitors. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Lech Poznań vs Korona Kielce):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 6 vs 0;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 2.
Lech Poznań continue to display solid performances on their home turf. The "Railroaders" are known for their aggressive attacking approach and high-scoring games, averaging two goals per match while conceding 1.6. In their last ten outings, they have secured five victories, offering encouragement to their fans. However, the club's defense remains a weak point. Lech have conceded in 10 of their last 11 matches.
Genk Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the First Division A, with Oud-Heverlee Leuven hosting Genk. The game concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (Genk vs Oud-Heverlee Leuven):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 7.
Genk approach this match in less than stellar form, with three wins and five losses in their last ten games, which doesn't offer much cause for optimism. However, the Belgian side can still spring surprises—their solid defense often acts as an impenetrable wall for opponents. They average just 1.2 goals per game, but this is offset by their relatively reliable defensive play.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters – 2;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) – 0; for the visitors (away) – 1; number of draws – 0;
- Average first-half total: 1.5;
- Today's home team averages 0 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 1.5.
- Genk conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters – 2;
- home team wins – 0, away team wins – 2, draws – 0.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.5, the guests - 2;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 1.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 13 of last 14 Genk away games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 Genk games.
Prediction on corners
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.5 (4 - for home team and 5.5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 9 (5 - for home team and 4 - for away team).
- Lech Poznan have taken over 3.5 corners in 11 of last 12 games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 5 (2.5 - for home team and 2.5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at home team's field - 2 (1 - for home team and 1 - for away team).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters – 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
- Lech Poznan have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
- Lech Poznan have scored and conceded in last 6 home games.
- Genk have scored and conceded in last 6 games.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
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