Zulte Waregem 2-1 Genk
Full-time analysis
5 sections10:21Zulte Waregem beat Genk 2-1 in the Jupiler Pro League matchday 1 on 9 August 2026.
Result and story of the match
It was 0-1 at half-time. Zulte Waregem came from behind in the second half to win. Genk scored first, in the 39th minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 39' R. Durosinmi, assisted by J. Ito → 0-1; 82' M. Ake → 1-1; 86' S. Ujka, assisted by A. Ementa → 2-1.
Yellow cards: Zulte Waregem 1, Genk 4.
Statistical comparison
Expected goals (xG) Zulte Waregem 0.51, Genk 0.54; shots 11-10 (5-3 on target); possession 38%-62%; corners 6-3; pass accuracy 81%-90%.
Goals by half: 0-1 in the first, 2-0 in the second.
Standout players
M. Aké was Zulte Waregem's highest-rated player at 8.2 in 90 minutes: 1 goal, 1 shot on target, 4 tackles, won 8 of 9 duels.
J. Kayembe was Genk's highest-rated player at 7.5 in 72 minutes: 4 tackles, won 6 of 9 duels.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
Zulte Waregem 2–1 GenkGoals by half: 0-1 in the first, 2-0 in the second.
Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.
All match events
16 events
Points are only for rankings and badges; they have no other value.
Match summary
Zulte Waregem vs Genk (Jupiler Pro League matchday 1, 9 August 2026) finished 2-1. Goals: R. Durosinmi 39', M. Ake 82', S. Ujka 86'. Match stats: possession Zulte Waregem 38%, Genk 62%; shots on target 5-3; expected goals (xG) 0.51-0.54.
Updated: · Sources: Methodology
