Club Brugge vs Genk: Belgian Pro League Prediction (27.07.2025)

On July 27, 2025 at 23:30 WIB, the opening round of the Belgian league will feature a match between Club Brugge and Genk. Bookmakers consider the home side as the favorite. The chances of victory are estimated at 54% for Brugge and 22% for Genk, with a 24% chance for a draw. Below is a review of both teams’ current form and our prediction for the match.

Club Brugge

The “Black and Blues” begin the season as runners-up. Last season, they fell just three points short of winning the Belgian championship. Overall, Brugge performed very well, showcasing the most dangerous attacking play among Belgian clubs. However, their defense let them down during the regular season, where they conceded more goals than any other team in the top group.

During the summer break, Brugge made several changes, primarily in the attacking line. They also sold their key defender, De Keyper, to Brighton. Whether this will affect the reliability of their backline remains to be seen, as a suitable replacement has yet to be found. It’s worth noting that Brugge already kicked off their 2025/26 campaign on July 20 by winning the Belgian Super Cup 2-1 against Royal Union.

Genk

Genk had a surprising collapse last season. They won the regular stage with a 13-point lead over Royal Union and were nine points ahead of Brugge. But in the final championship group stage, their form deteriorated. Not only did they lose the top spot, they ended up finishing third, winning only four out of ten matches.

Squad depth was their biggest issue in maintaining consistency throughout the season. From their preseason matches, it’s hard to judge the team’s current condition. However, in their most recent game, they drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

Brugge has dominated the last five meetings with Genk, recording four wins and one draw. In the last ten encounters, Genk has managed to win only once – and that was on home soil.

Prediction

Our prediction for Brugge vs Genk is based on their head-to-head statistics. The home team appears much stronger in this matchup. Therefore, we recommend betting on a Brugge win at odds of 1.75.