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Genk and Royal Union will square off in a marquee clash that could have big implications in the Jupiler League title race on Sunday.
The two sides will resume hostilities just one week after facing one another in the reverse fixture. Royal Union claimed a comfortable 3-0 home win, with Christian Burgess starring with a brace, while Teddy Tume scored one goal and provided two assists to inspire the win.
The victory saw Royal Union climb above Genk into second, having garnered 44 points. They are just one point behind league leaders Royal Antwerp. Genk sit in third spot on 41 points.
Genk vs R. Union SG Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the eighth meeting between the two sides. Royal Union lead 4-2.
- Their most recent meeting came last weekend when Royal Union claimed a comfortable 3-0 home win.
- Each of Genk's last five games have produced three goals or more.
- Royal Union's victory last week halted a run of four successive head-to-head games that witnessed goals at both ends.
- Five of Royal Union's last six games in all competitions have produced three goals or more.
- Royal Union are on a six-game unbeaten run away from home, with every game in this sequence witnessing goals at both ends.
Genk vs R. Union SG Prediction
Genk were once the runaway leaders at the summit of the table but a drop-off in displays in the second half of the season saw other teams catch up with them.
Royal Union are aiming for a first league crown in 88 years. They were pipped to the title in harrowing circumstances by Club Brugge last term and will be seeking to go one better this season.
A defeat for Genk would end their title aspirations and the hosts will go all out to keep pace in the title race while hoping that results go their way elsewhere. Royal Union have been on a positive run of form away from home and their comfortable victory over Genk last week could serve as a source of inspiration.
We are backing the visitors to claim a narrow victory with goals to be scored at both ends.
Prediction: Genk 1-2 Royal Union
Genk vs R. Union SG Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Royal Union to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Royal Union to score over 1.5 goals
