Belgium Jupiler League: Genk – Anderlecht 08/02/2026

Genk is building momentum and rising toward the top six, while Anderlecht is in crisis, having just sacked their coach and prioritizing the Cup. Given the visitors’ fatigue and the upcoming crucial second leg, the home side is in a much better position to win. The αsian handicap -0.25 on Genk offers the best value, providing a safety net in case of a draw.

Asian handicap betting

A turbulent season so far for Genk, who certainly have not performed as well as they could. The coaching change appeared to have a positive impact on their overall image, although the results did not come immediately.
They are now clearly in a positive phase. Building momentum with three wins in their last four matches, confidence is rising and with good squad quality they are looking toward the top six and the championship playoffs.

Anderlecht, despite being much higher in the standings, are going through a form crisis. In 2026 they collected just one point from four league matches, which led to the dismissal of Hasi, who had been in charge for the previous eleven months.
The main objective of the season is the Cup. Last Thursday they lost the first home semifinal 1-0 to Antwerp, finishing the match with nine players, and the return leg next Thursday has now become the absolute priority.

Genk are improving and the good results are boosting their morale. They certainly have the quality to get even better. At this point in time, Anderlecht are a team to oppose. In poor form, with an interim coach, tired from Thursday’s Cup semifinal and with the crucial second leg coming midweek, it will be difficult for them to show their best side. At odds above even money, the home win has value in the full time result market. We will move slightly more conservatively by selecting the Asian handicap -0,25, which returns half the stake in case of a draw.