Zulte Waregem vs Genk predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Belgian Jupiler Pro League, on Saturday,

Waregem

Genk

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In what promises to be a closely contested match, Zulte Waregem will face Racing Genk in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League on January 17, 2026. Both teams have struggled in recent matches, with Zulte Waregem and Racing Genk failing to secure a win in their last five games.

Zulte Waregem, playing at home, will be looking to turn their fortunes around and secure a much-needed victory. However, they will face a tough challenge in Racing Genk, who will be determined to get back to winning ways themselves.

In terms of bookmaker odds, Racing Genk are slight favorites with odds of 1.98 for an away win, compared to Zulte Waregem’s odds of 3.45 for a home win. Our model prediction also slightly favors Racing Genk, giving them a 48.8% chance of securing the win.

Tactically, both teams will need to focus on improving their defense and creating more scoring opportunities to come out on top in this matchup. With the form of both teams being fragile, the outcome of this game is unpredictable and could go either way. It will be interesting to see which team can rise to the occasion and come out on top in this crucial battle.

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Waregem
29.3%
Draw
26.7%
Genk
44.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Belgian Jupiler Pro League Genk: 1.56% Waregem: 0.78%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 3.15 3.5 2.15
WilliamHill 3.1 3.4 2.05
Pinnacle 3.19 3.63 2.13
Best for US Customers 3.25 3.4 2.05

Latest Results

09.01.26 FC Sion – Zulte Waregem – 3:2
27.12.25 Royal Antwerp FC – Zulte Waregem – 2:1
20.12.25 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – Zulte Waregem – 2:0
13.12.25 Zulte Waregem – RAAL La Louvière – 2:2
07.12.25 Oud-Heverlee Leuven – Zulte Waregem – 1:1
09.01.26 Racing Genk – Diósgyőri VTK – 3:4
26.12.25 Racing Genk – Club Brugge – 3:5
19.12.25 SC Charleroi – Racing Genk – 2:2
14.12.25 Racing Genk – KVC Westerlo – 1:1
11.12.25 FC Midtjylland – Racing Genk – 1:0

Facts

  • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 12 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Conference League Group: ) and 9 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Conference League Group: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Waregem won 0.
  • Neither of the teams is performing well right now.
  • Recently, Waregem has had a series of away games.
  • Genk will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Waregem won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 16 matches, and goals 17:44. (average 0.9:2.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Waregem won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 9:21. (average 1:2.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.08.25 Racing Genk – Zulte Waregem – 3:2
    14.01.23 Racing Genk – Zulte Waregem – 1:0
    14.08.22 Zulte Waregem – Racing Genk – 1:4
    06.02.22 Racing Genk – Zulte Waregem – 2:0
    31.10.21 Zulte Waregem – Racing Genk – 2:6

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Royale Union SG 20 12 6 2 36:12 24 42
    2 Club Brugge KV 20 13 2 5 36:22 14 41
    3 St. Truiden 20 12 3 5 30:23 7 39
    4 Anderlecht 20 10 5 5 28:22 6 35
    5 KV Mechelen 20 8 7 5 25:22 3 31
    6 St. Liege 20 8 3 9 18:23 -5 27
    7 Antwerp 20 7 6 7 24:21 3 27
    8 Gent 20 7 5 8 28:29 -1 26
    9 Genk 20 6 7 7 27:31 -4 25
    10 Westerlo 20 6 6 8 28:30 -2 24
    11 Charleroi 20 6 6 8 23:26 -3 24
    12 Waregem 20 5 8 7 26:29 -3 23
    13 Leuven 20 5 5 10 19:29 -10 20
    14 RAAL La Louviere 20 4 8 8 15:21 -6 20
    15 Cercle Brugge KSV 20 3 8 9 25:30 -5 17
    16 Dender 20 2 7 11 16:34 -18 13

    Belgian Jupiler Pro League Outrights

    1. Club Brugge: 2.3 (33.81%)

    2. Royale Union SG: 2.4 (32.4%)

    3. St. Truiden: 8 (9.72%)

    4. Anderlecht: 10 (7.78%)

    5. KV Mechelen: 17 (4.57%)

    6. Genk: 50 (1.56%)

    7. Gent: 65 (1.2%)

    8. Antwerp: 65 (1.2%)

    9. Charleroi: 100 (0.78%)

    10. Westerlo: 100 (0.78%)

    11. Dender: 100 (0.78%)

    12. Cercle Brugge: 100 (0.78%)

    13. St. Liege: 100 (0.78%)

    14. Leuven: 100 (0.78%)

    15. RAAL La Louviere: 100 (0.78%)

    16. Waregem: 100 (0.78%)

    17. UR La Louviere Centre: 100 (0.78%)

    18. Sporting Oud-Heverlee Leuven: 100 (0.78%)

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