A call on late notice from Belgium.

This April/May period is so hectic, that getting all the bets on time in becomes the biggest challenge.

Fully motivated goes face to face with St.Truiden, who have nothing left to play for and they are 2 games away from holidays. The system in Belgian league “throws” the top 4 positioned teams into playoffs, so the higher spot you seal the better draw you get in the next stage. It is in Genk’s interest to avoid a potential matchup with 1st positioned Brugge, for example, who have been rocking the league by a scray handicap at the top.

Besides the motivational difference, there is also a quality one. Genk’s squad is stronger in every single position of the pitch. What’s more, St.Truiden just made sure they’d not be troubled by relegation worries by taking back to back wins and move 7 points clear of 17th positioned Mouscron. With 6 points to be played out, St.Truiden is de-jure safe and can put their feet up. This is the first match for them after officially avoiding relegation.

On top of all arguments with the squad and motivation, market has also been moving towards Genk’s win. It is hard to see any other outcome but a home win here.