In a mid week match on Tue Oct 18th, in week 13, Genk will play host to Westerlo in a clash of these two closely matched Pro League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Genk recorded a 2-1 win against Kortrijk. Paul Onuachu scored the first goal for Genk in the 37th minute, then Faïz Selemani tied it up for Kortrijk in the 58th minute. Genk is on a hot streak lately, having won 9 of their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Westerlo recorded a 2-2 draw against RFC Seraing. Antoine Bernier struck first for RFC Seraing in the 12th minute, then Morgan Poaty tied it up for Westerlo on an own goal in the 28th minute . Westerlo is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Lyle Foster has been the most effective weapon for Westerlo lately. The attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches. Genk’s top weapon lately has been Paul Onuachu, who has 3 goals in the last five matches.