UEFA Europa League Gameweek 7
Utrecht 0 - 2 FT Genk
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Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
โก Intensity
43
โ๏ธ Balance
44
๐ Stakes
56
๐ฒ Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
46' โ S. Haller โA. Blake
Z. El Ouahdi 54'
68' โ D. Murkin โS. El Karouani
โ Y. Sor โN. Sattlberger 68'
68' โ A. Engwanda โJ. van Ommeren
โ A. Bibout โOh Hyeon-Gyu 74'
81' โ M. Eerdhuijzen โR. El Arguioui
D. Heymans 83'
85' โ Y. Cathline โB. Menzo
โ K. Karetsas โJ. Steuckers 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Utrecht
Goalkeepers
Michael Brouwer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Niklas Vesterlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matisse Didden 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
82
Passes
8
Duels
Mike Eerdhuijzen
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Derry Murkin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Midfielders
Dani de Wit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alonzo Engwanda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Can Bozdoฤan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Miguel Rodrรญguez 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sรฉbastien Haller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Yoann Cathline
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Vasilis Barkas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kevin Gadellaa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Siebe Horemans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mike van der Hoorn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Souffian El Karouani 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Nick Viergever
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davy van den Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafik El Arguioui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaygo van Ommeren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Blake
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bjรถrn Menzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Genk
Goalkeepers
Tobias Lawal 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Zakaria El Ouahdi 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mujaid Sadick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matte Smets 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yaimar Medina 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Bryan Heynen 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
8
Duels Won
89%
Win %
Junya Ito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daan Heymans 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Konstantinos Karetsas
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Yira Sor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Aaron Bibout
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Hendrik Van Crombrugge
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Brent Stevens
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ken Nkuba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adriรกn Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josuรฉ Kongolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Sattlberger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
August De Wannemacker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jarne Steuckers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hyeon-Gyu Oh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Mirisola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jusef Erabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2022 | Genk | 2 - 1 | Utrecht | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 07/06/2022 | Utrecht | 1 - 2 | Genk | Friendlies Clubs | TBC |
Utrecht Win
Genk Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Utrecht
Genk
Utrecht
Genk
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Genk's Ruthless Efficiency Leaves Utrecht Stranded
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A masterclass in soaking up pressure saw Genk solidify their European ambitions while leaving Utrecht anchored near the bottom of the table.
The Opening Act
The hosts grabbed the initiative straight from kickoff at Stadion Galgenwaard, desperate to ignite a campaign that has yielded just a single point so far. Utrecht controlled possession and set a relentless tempo, pinning the Belgian visitors deep inside their own half. The sheer Intensity of their attacking waves was evident as they peppered the goal, ultimately racking up 17 shots and generating a highly threatening 2.06 expected goals. However, dominating the ball means nothing without a clinical finish. Genk embraced the pressure, organizing a rigid defensive block that absorbed the early blows. Crucially, they relied on the magnificent reflexes of Tobias Okiki Lawal, whose command of the penalty area kept the scoreline completely blank and frustrated a home side that simply could not find a way through.
The Pivot
The complexion of this European tie shifted irreversibly in the 54th minute, proving that efficiency always trumps mere volume. Having weathered the storm, the visitors launched a sweeping move that culminated in Zakaria El Ouahdi finding the back of the net. That single moment completely destroyed the Balance of the match. Forced to chase the game, the Dutch outfit committed even more bodies forward, inadvertently creating massive pockets of space in midfield. This played perfectly into the hands of Bryan Heynen, who delivered an absolute masterclass in the center of the park to earn Man of the Match honors. His vision and tactical discipline shut down passing lanes, while Lawal remained an impenetrable wall, stacking up a remarkable seven saves as the half progressed.
Resolution
As the final whistle approached, the Stakes for the home side reached a boiling point, leading to desperate and disjointed defensive challenges. Their anxiety was punished in the 83rd minute when a clumsy foul inside the box gifted the visitors a golden opportunity. D. Heymans stepped up to the spot and calmly dispatched the penalty, effectively killing off any lingering hopes of a comeback. Given the vast gap in form, this 0-2 away victory carries absolutely no Upset Factor, but it serves as a massive statement of intent. Genk climbs to 16 points, firmly cementing their status as serious contenders for the knockout phase. For the hosts, the misery deepens; anchored to the bottom of the table, their continental adventure looks increasingly unsalvageable.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Genk?
Zakaria El Ouahdi opened the scoring in the 54th minute, and D. Heymans sealed the 0-2 victory with a late penalty.
How many saves did Tobias Okiki Lawal make?
The Genk goalkeeper delivered a phenomenal performance, making seven crucial saves to keep a clean sheet against Utrecht.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A Mismatch in Motivation
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. While the visitors hunt for a direct ticket to the round of 16, the hosts are merely playing out the string of a disastrous continental campaign.
The Setup
As we head into this January 22, 2026 clash at Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht sit 34th with a single point. Their Form is alarming, having lost four straight matches before a solitary draw. At home, they have completely failed to establish any dominance this season. Genk, meanwhile, occupy ninth place and are fiercely chasing that crucial top-eight direct qualification spot. The visitors are away specialists, tilting the Balance heavily in their favour. The Stakes are entirely one-sided; the hosts' lack of jeopardy severely dampens the competitive edge of this fixture.
Key Battle
Mike Eerdhuijzen has been a rare bright spark in the home defence, but he faces a colossal task tonight against Konstantinos Karetsas. The Genk midfielder is pulling the strings and elevating his team's Stars rating to impressive heights. If Eerdhuijzen and the backline lose track of his movement, the visitors will dictate the tempo effortlessly in the final third.
Our Prediction
We expect Genk to command possession and patiently dismantle a fragile defense. Utrecht might rely heavily on Michael Brouwer to weather the storm, but the away side's quality will eventually break through. Expect a comfortable, multi-goal away victory with a clean sheet for the Belgians.