Utrecht vs Genk Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Nella Wagah | in Europa League Predictions
Dutch side Utrecht will continue with their search for a first win in the Europa League when they host Genk. The two sides clash on matchday seven of the league stage with Utrecht placed 32nd on one point and Genk 16th with 10 points. Let’s have a look at the match prediction here.
Utrecht’s survival in the UEL is hinged on the remaining two matches. They have to win both, but coming here winless in the first six rounds doesn’t paint them in much glory.
The hosts are also coming off straight defeats in their latest three matches. Domstedelingen have managed only one win in the last 10 outings and lost five times in the process.
Genk have also had their struggles in recent months but will look at themselves as favorites here. The Belgians started their year with a 2-1 away loss at Waregem in the Jupiler League.
That was their first outing since Boxing Day, when they also lost to Club Brugge. They are winless in seven matches and have lost four times in the process. The visitors, however, have an edge in their performance in Europe.
The 1-0 loss to second-placed Midtjylland in the last round was their second in six UEL matches. De Smurfen have won three of the six outings in the competition, two being in away matches.
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The Best Betting Odds for Utrecht v Genk Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.7 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
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2.7 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
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2.69 | 3.4 | 2.58 |
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2.64 | 3.4 | 2.56 |
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2.7 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Utrecht and Genk?
Our prediction for the Utrecht vs Genk match is: Genk to win and BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/01/2026 between Utrecht and Genk in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 35.61% for a win of Utrecht against Genk with odds of 2.8 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Utrecht vs Genk is 32.1% with odds of 3.53 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 32.29% chance ⭐ for a win of Genk vs Utrecht with odds of 2.67 at 888Starz.
Utrecht vs Genk Form
Utrecht and Genk's standings in the Europa League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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16
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10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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32
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1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -6 |
Utrecht and Genk Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie
13 Jan 2026 - KNVB beker
21 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie
17 Dec 2025 - KNVB beker
14 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Jan 2026 - KNVB beker
21 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
7 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie
9 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie
17 Dec 2025 - KNVB beker
14 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie
30 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
23 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2026 - Jupiler Pro League
9 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Dec 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
19 Dec 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
14 Dec 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Dec 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
14 Dec 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
4 Dec 2025 - Belgian Cup
30 Nov 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2026 - Jupiler Pro League
19 Dec 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
7 Dec 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
9 Nov 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
Utrecht vs Genk last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
K. Gadellaa
M. Brouwer
DefenderM. Eerdhuijzen
D. Murkin
M. Van Der Hoorn
N. Vesterlund
MidfielderD. Van Den Berg
O. Agougil
C. Bozdogan
K. Finnsson
D. De Wit
ForwardA. Blake
H. Van Crombrugge
DefenderJ. Ndenge Kongolo
A. Palacios
MidfielderK. Nkuba
J. Ito
J. Steuckers
I. Bangoura
ForwardO. Hyeon-gyu
A. Bibout
Missing players
V. Jensen
ForwardD. Min
E. Demircan
Most goals and assists
Utrecht
Genk
M. Rodriguez
(2 Goals)
O. Hyeon-gyu
(3 Goals)
S. El Karouani
(2 Assists)
K. Karetsas
(2 Assists)
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D. Heymans
(2 Assists)
Utrecht and Genk Stats in Europa League
Utrecht - Genk Key Points
- Genk’s Hyeon-gyu Oh scored eight of his 10 goals this season away from home.
- Three of Utrecht’s Gjivai Zechiel’s eight goal involvements have been in the UEL.
- Eight of Utrecht’s past nine home games had both teams scoring.
- In five of Genk’s last six matches, both sides got on the score sheet.
- Genk have posted three wins in their six UEL matches so far.
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Our Utrecht vs Genk Prediction
The first competitive meeting between these two sides has Genk as slight favorites. The Belgians have won two of their three away league phase matches in this competition. They scored five times in those three games but only managed one clean sheet.
Utrecht will look to capitalize on Genk’s defensive weaknesses, though they are in a much worse situation. At home in the UEL, they are winless, losing two of their three outings, though scoring in the latest two. With this in mind, our prediction for Utrecht v Genk is for Genk to win and BTTS.
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