Zulte-Waregem vs Racing Genk: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Zulte-Waregem

L L L L L

13th place in League

2-1

17/01/2026 11:00

Racing Genk

W L W L W

7th place in League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Zulte-Waregem vs Racing Genk on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Zulte-Waregem vs Racing Genk preview before placing your bet.

Zulte-Waregem will face Racing Genk in Belgian Pro League on January 17, 2026 at 11:00.
Zulte-Waregem are currently 13th with 32 points after 30 matches.
Racing Genk sit 7th with 42 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.03.

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

11:00

2026-01-17

Zulte-Waregem vs Racing Genk - Prediction & Odds

Zulte-Waregem

Racing Genk

2026-01-17 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Saint Gilloise	66	30	19	9	2	50	17	33
02 Club Brugge	63	30	20	3	7	59	36	23
03 Sint-Truidense	57	30	18	3	9	47	35	12
04 KAA Gent	45	30	13	6	11	49	43	6
05 Mechelen	45	30	12	9	9	39	37	2
06 Anderlecht	44	30	12	8	10	43	39	4
07 Racing Genk	42	30	11	9	10	46	47	-1
08 Standard Liege	40	30	11	7	12	27	35	-8
09 Westerlo	39	30	10	9	11	36	40	-4
10 Royal Antwerp	35	30	9	8	13	31	32	-1
11 Charleroi	34	30	9	7	14	38	42	-4
12 Oud-Heverlee Leuven	34	30	9	7	14	32	43	-11
13 Zulte-Waregem	32	30	8	8	14	38	47	-9
14 Cercle Brugge	31	30	7	10	13	39	47	-8
15 LaLouviere	31	30	6	13	11	30	37	-7
16 FCV Dender EH	19	30	3	10	17	24	51	-27

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

01 Club Brugge	57	10	8	1	1	32	9	23
02 Saint Gilloise	53	10	6	2	2	16	10	6
03 Sint-Truidense	43	10	4	2	4	14	11	3
04 Anderlecht	33	10	3	2	5	16	23	-7
05 Mechelen	29	10	1	3	6	9	24	-15
06 KAA Gent	29	10	0	6	4	4	14	-10

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Racing Genk	38	10	4	5	1	11	6	5
02 Standard Liege	37	10	5	2	3	17	11	6
03 Charleroi	34	10	5	2	3	12	8	4
04 Westerlo	33	10	4	1	5	14	17	-3
05 Royal Antwerp	31	10	4	1	5	12	16	-4
06 Oud-Heverlee Leuven	23	10	1	3	6	9	17	-8

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Zulte-Waregem	48	6	5	1	0	15	6	9
02 Cercle Brugge	41	6	3	1	2	14	11	3
03 LaLouviere	34	6	1	0	5	5	13	-8
04 FCV Dender EH	25	6	2	0	4	7	11	-4

Head To Head

31/08/2025 13:15

Racing Genk

3 - 2

Zulte-Waregem

BEL D1

15/07/2023 06:00

Racing Genk

3 - 3

Zulte-Waregem

INT CF

14/01/2023 15:45

Racing Genk

1 - 0

Zulte-Waregem

BEL D1

14/08/2022 15:00

Zulte-Waregem

1 - 4

Racing Genk

BEL D1

06/02/2022 16:00

Racing Genk

2 - 0

Zulte-Waregem

BEL D1

31/10/2021 08:30

Zulte-Waregem

2 - 6

Racing Genk

BEL D1

Racing Genk

50%

Draw

17%

Zulte-Waregem

33%

Zulte-Waregem Last 6 matches

09/01/2026 07:00

FC Sion 3 - 2 Zulte-Waregem

INT CF

27/12/2025 08:30

Royal Antwerp 2 - 1 Zulte-Waregem

BEL D1

20/12/2025 15:45

Saint Gilloise 2 - 0 Zulte-Waregem

BEL D1

13/12/2025 13:15

Zulte-Waregem 2 - 2 LaLouviere

BEL D1

07/12/2025 14:15

Oud-Heverlee Leuven 1 - 1 Zulte-Waregem

BEL D1

03/12/2025 15:30

Saint Gilloise 2 - 1 Zulte-Waregem

BEL Cup

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Racing Genk

09/01/2026 11:00

Puskas Akademia 0 - 1 Racing Genk

INT CF

09/01/2026 06:30

Racing Genk 3 - 4 Diosgyor VTK

INT CF

26/12/2025 08:30

Racing Genk 3 - 5 Club Brugge

BEL D1

19/12/2025 15:45

Charleroi 2 - 2 Racing Genk

BEL D1

14/12/2025 14:15

Racing Genk 1 - 1 Westerlo

BEL D1

11/12/2025 13:45

Midtjylland 1 - 0 Racing Genk

UEFA EL

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Belgian Pro League

Played games

Zulte-Waregem

Racing Genk

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.47

Scored

Avg. per game

1.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.29

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

28 (78%)8 (22%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

32 (78%)9 (22%)

Zulte-Waregem

Recent matches

Racing Genk

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)33 8(20%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(34%)14 27(66%)

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)20 21(51%)

/Yes

(61%)22 14(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)26 15(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Zulte-Waregem

Racing Genk

Shots

Zulte-Waregem

Total shots

12.67 avg / game

Blocked

152 total

Avg. 4.34

Racing Genk

Total shots

15.95 avg / game

Blocked

151 total

Avg. 3.97

Zulte-Waregem Pass Racing Genk

Total passes

14714

Avg. 409 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

20778

Avg. 519 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Zulte-Waregem

Played games

Racing Genk

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.24

4.72

170

Corners

227

5.54

20.58

741

Throw-ins

792

19.32

1.36

Offsides

1.93

3.08

111

GK saves

117

2.85

Zulte-Waregem

DISCIPLINARY

Racing Genk

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.39

1.44

0.08

0.05

10.72

386

Fouls

430

10.49

9.94

358

Tackles

457

11.15

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How We Build the Zulte-Waregem vs Racing Genk Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Zulte-Waregem vs Racing Genk on 17 January 2026 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.

Zulte-Waregem vs Racing Genk Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Zulte-Waregem'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 Zulte-Waregem and Racing Genk sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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