KAA Gent vs Racing Genk: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

KAA Gent

D W D D W

6th place in League

1-4

18/05/2025 16:30

Racing Genk

W W D D W

1st place in League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for KAA Gent vs Racing Genk on 18 May 2025 (kick-off: 16:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full KAA Gent vs Racing Genk preview before placing your bet.

KAA Gent are currently 6th with 45 points after 30 matches.
Racing Genk sit 1st with 68 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Racing Genk to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Racing Genk, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. KAA Gent have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:30

2025-05-18

KAA Gent vs Racing Genk - Prediction & Odds

KAA Gent

Racing Genk

2025-05-18 16:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Racing Genk	68	30	21	5	4	55	33	22
02 Club Brugge	59	30	17	8	5	65	36	29
03 Saint Gilloise	55	30	15	10	5	49	25	24
04 Anderlecht	51	30	15	6	9	50	27	23
05 Royal Antwerp	46	30	12	10	8	47	32	15
06 KAA Gent	45	30	11	12	7	41	33	8
07 Standard Liege	39	30	10	9	11	22	35	-13
08 Mechelen	38	30	10	8	12	45	40	5
09 Westerlo	37	30	10	7	13	50	49	1
10 Charleroi	37	30	10	7	13	36	36	0
11 Oud Heverlee	37	30	8	13	9	28	33	-5
12 FCV Dender EH	32	30	8	8	14	33	51	-18
13 Cercle Brugge	32	30	7	11	12	29	44	-15
14 Sint-Truidense	31	30	7	10	13	41	56	-15
15 Kortrijk	26	30	7	5	18	28	55	-27
16 Beerschot Wilrijk	18	30	3	9	18	26	60	-34

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Saint Gilloise	56	10	9	1	0	22	3	19
02 Club Brugge	53	10	7	2	1	21	6	15
03 Racing Genk	47	10	4	1	5	14	11	3
04 Anderlecht	36	10	3	1	6	12	13	-1
05 Royal Antwerp	32	10	2	3	5	10	18	-8
06 KAA Gent	26	10	1	0	9	4	32	-28

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Charleroi	40	10	6	3	1	19	10	9
02 Westerlo	33	10	3	5	2	19	16	3
03 Mechelen	31	10	2	6	2	17	17	0
04 FCV Dender EH	29	10	3	4	3	20	21	-1
05 Oud Heverlee	27	10	1	5	4	11	19	-8
06 Standard Liege	27	10	0	7	3	5	8	-3

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Sint-Truidense	41	6	3	1	2	9	10	-1
02 Cercle Brugge	39	6	2	1	3	10	13	-3
03 Kortrijk	37	6	3	2	1	12	8	4
04 Beerschot Wilrijk	24	6	2	0	4	10	10	0

Head To Head

30/03/2025 16:30

Racing Genk

4 - 0

KAA Gent

BEL D1

23/02/2025 15:00

Racing Genk

0 - 0

KAA Gent

BEL D1

27/10/2024 17:30

KAA Gent

0 - 2

Racing Genk

BEL D1

02/06/2024 11:30

Racing Genk

0 - 1

KAA Gent

BEL D1

03/12/2023 12:30

Racing Genk

2 - 2

KAA Gent

BEL D1

08/10/2023 16:30

KAA Gent

1 - 1

Racing Genk

BEL D1

KAA Gent

17%

Draw

50%

Racing Genk

33%

KAA Gent Last 6 matches

11/05/2025 11:30

KAA Gent 0 - 3 Royal Antwerp BEL D1

01/05/2025 14:10

Club Brugge 4 - 1 KAA Gent BEL D1

27/04/2025 11:30

KAA Gent 0 - 1 Anderlecht BEL D1

23/04/2025 18:30

Anderlecht 5 - 0 KAA Gent BEL D1

20/04/2025 16:30

KAA Gent 0 - 5 Club Brugge BEL D1

13/04/2025 11:30

Royal Antwerp 0 - 1 KAA Gent BEL D1

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Racing Genk

03/05/2025 18:45

Saint Gilloise 1 - 0 Racing Genk BEL D1

27/04/2025 14:00

Racing Genk 0 - 1 Royal Antwerp BEL D1

23/04/2025 18:30

Royal Antwerp 1 - 1 Racing Genk BEL D1

20/04/2025 14:00

Racing Genk 1 - 2 Saint Gilloise BEL D1

13/04/2025 16:30

Club Brugge 1 - 0 Racing Genk BEL D1

06/04/2025 16:30

Anderlecht 1 - 2 Racing Genk BEL D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Belgian Pro League

Played games

Goals

Scored

530

Avg. per game

1.77

Conceded

352

Avg. per game

1.17

Scored

545

Avg. per game

1.82

Conceded

371

Avg. per game

1.24

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

230 (77%)70 (23%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

246 (82%)54 (18%)

KAA Gent

Recent matches

Racing Genk

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

KAA Gent

Racing Genk

Shots

KAA Gent

Total shots

13.58 avg / game

Blocked

705 total

Avg. 3.47

Racing Genk

Total shots

14.36 avg / game

Blocked

838 total

Avg. 3.84

KAA Gent Pass Racing Genk

Total passes

108931

Avg. 468 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

115062

Avg. 492 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

KAA Gent

300

Played games

Racing Genk

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

103

Clean sheets

0.29

5.23

1568

Corners

1497

4.99

14.21

4263

Throw-ins

4292

14.31

1.44

433

Offsides

481

1.60

2.70

811

GK saves

735

2.45

KAA Gent

DISCIPLINARY

Racing Genk

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.46

438

444

1.48

0.08

0.09

9.14

2742

Fouls

2761

9.20

12.22

3666

Tackles

3712

12.37

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the KAA Gent vs Racing Genk Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for KAA Gent vs Racing Genk on 18 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Belgian Pro League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

KAA Gent vs Racing Genk Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess KAA Gent's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Racing Genk's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Belgian Pro League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Belgian Pro League standings and the Belgian Pro League form table to understand exactly where KAA Gent and Racing Genk sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Belgian Pro League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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