Match Info

Competition: Belgian Pro League

Date: May 20, 2026

Kick-off: 19:45 UK / 02:45 Beijing Time (next day)

Venue: Cegeka Arena

Genk Preview

Genk enter this enormous fixture knowing the title race leaves virtually no margin for error, and after producing some of the league’s most consistent attacking football throughout the season, the hosts will once again look to impose aggressive pressing, quick transitions, and high attacking intensity in front of an expectant home crowd, while their strong home form continues to make Cegeka Arena one of the most difficult away venues in Belgian football.

Antwerp Preview

Antwerp arrive carrying momentum of their own following a series of disciplined performances that have kept them firmly involved in the title conversation, with the visitors continuing to show tactical balance and defensive resilience in major fixtures despite occasional struggles when forced into open, transition-heavy contests against elite attacking sides, while their physical midfield structure could become crucial in attempting to disrupt Genk’s attacking rhythm.

Probable Lineups

Genk (4-2-3-1)

Vandevoordt; Munoz, Cuesta, Sadick, Arteaga; Heynen, El Khannouss; Paintsil, Tresor, Steuckers; Arokodare

Antwerp (4-3-3)

Butez; Bataille, Alderweireld, Coulibaly, Wijndal; Vermeeren, Keita, Ekkelenkamp; Balikwisha, Janssen, Kerk

We Say

This fixture has all the ingredients to become one of the defining matches of the Belgian title race because both sides possess enough quality and tactical discipline to punish even small mistakes, and while Genk’s attacking intensity and home advantage may give them greater territorial control, Antwerp’s defensive structure and experience in high-pressure matches should ensure an extremely tense and competitive battle throughout the evening.

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