By being humble in Bruges last weekend, Anderlecht officially said goodbye to the title and was awarded a sad end of the season without issue. For its part, Genk has also tasted defeat in Ostend (2-1), but absolutely must win to keep believing in qualifying for the Europa League next year. Among the players already on vacation and others starved to the idea of being European, motivation could play a huge role
At home, Genk has a nice win against Zulte Waregem (2-0).
Peter Maes's men have also lost once in their last 14 games played at the
Cristal Arena, and have a series of 6 wins in 7 receptions.
Away from home, Anderlecht has won only once in their last 7 trips to Jupiler League, remaining on the debacles in Ostend (4-2) and Bruges (4-0).
Defeated in Bruges last weekend, the Mauves are assured of finishing second and no longer have any stake in this end of championship.
Conversely, Genk still has to fight and could already qualify for the Europa League if they win. motivational advantage for the last home of the season.
In this encounter ending playoffs, are the premises that could well spring a surprise. Opposed to Mauves slaughtered after their defeat in the title race, and who have nothing to play Genk players will them more motivated than ever to the idea of qualifying for the next C3 in front of their supporters. We put on a victory in Genk
