Genk and Royal Antwerp faced off in the Belgian Pro League on August 3, 2025, at the Cegeka Arena in Genk. The game kicked off at 11:30 UTC and was part of Round 2 of the First Division A season[2][3].
According to live updates, both teams came into the match with Genk ranked 13th and Royal Antwerp 8th. Head-to-head statistics prior to the match recorded 12 wins for Genk, 8 for Royal Antwerp, and 8 draws in their previous meetings[3].
Genk entered this clash on a streak of not keeping a clean sheet in 11 consecutive matches, having scored 8 goals in their last 5 games. Jarne Steuckers was highlighted for Genk as having the most shots on target per match (3). On Antwerp’s side, Vincent Janssen was recognized for his shooting accuracy, and Senne Lammens held second place for saves per match in the league (6)[3].
Prior to this fixture, the most recent encounter between the teams was on April 27, 2025, when Royal Antwerp defeated Genk 1-0 at the Luminus Arena, defying pre-match probabilities that favored a Genk win[1]. The matches between these teams tend to be closely contested, with their last five meetings featuring a mix of draws and single-goal victories.
Live updates, as well as statistics and commentary for the current match, were made available through live score services and sports platforms, allowing fans to follow every key moment, including goals, cards, and tactical shifts in real time[2][4].