Genk vs Salzburg
Europe – Champions League
Date: Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Luminus Arena (Genk).
Genk have claimed just a solitary point from Champions League campaign so far, holding Napoli 0-0 at home in their second group match of the season.
Clothes Belgium struggled domestically, too, found themselves ninth and 10 points behind leaders Club Brugge after 15 games.
Genk has fought mainly on the back in the Champions League, conceding 12 goals in just four games and keeping just one clean sheet.
This is exemplified by the 6-2 handed to them by the Salzburg last time they met, and they will not be looking forward to facing the Austrian side a second time.
Salzburg, meanwhile, flew in the country, has gone unbeaten in 15 league games this season and are one point at the top of the league standings.
Add to that the staggering tally of 58 goals while allowing just 14 at the end, and the image of a formidable force painted.
However, the quality of the team they faced in Europe have been significantly higher, although Salzburg have not changed their approach to attack in spite of it.
Narrow, high scores have suffered defeat as they went down 4-3 against Liverpool at Anfield when they lost 3-2 against Napoli at home, before holding the Serie A side drew 1-1 in Italy.
They still have an outside chance of securing qualification to the knockout stages, however, and another big win over Genk will be more than welcome boost to their hopes.
News team
Genk
Jere Uronen back to Genk after missing against Liverpool last time in the Champions League because of an injury.
Danny Vukovic remains sidelined for the home team and join in the physio room by Bryan Heynen, which is likely to start on Wednesday.
Salzburg
Carlos will continue in goal with both first and second-choice goalkeeper, Cican Stankovic and Alexander Walke, respectively, due to injury.
knee problems may prevent scorer this season on the Champions League, Erling Haaland, which is a big blow to Salzburg. The far side can be without six players in total because of injury on Wednesday.
Salzburg can be returned to the 4-2-2-2 formation used against Genk in their first meeting earlier this season.
Genk vs Salzburg Prediction
Last fall Genk-day match against Gent, in their league meeting, the former has enjoyed home advantage. As soon as the second minute do visitors find the back of the net to put Genk under pressure.
Exactly as if in the first half, contingent visited found the back of the net again two minutes after half-time, to go ahead 0-2 in the scoresheet. Although the hosts did not try their best to get back to the fixture, Gent's defense held strong at the back to make sure no goals are incorporated into their nets.
Meanwhile, Haaland continues to amaze his run with another hat trick before the game week, to help his team win 0-3 on Wolfsberger AC, and it was also on the road. It's really no surprise that the big hitters in Europe are already preparing a bid for young children Norway.
As things stand, this Wednesday, Salzburg held the upper hand. The main reason is the easy way they dominate opponents in the reverse fixture. Although the scorecard showed 6-2 at the end of the game, Austria has fired five goals in the first round itself. There's no telling how much they will succeed if they do not take the foot off the accelerator.
Additionally, Genk easily the worst of the group and placed at the bottom of the table, with three losses and a draw from their four games so far. They have also conceded the most goals and scored the least.
In addition, they are in the three-game losing run and have managed a single win from their last seven fixtures. On the other hand, their opposite numbers are unbeaten in their last five games overall, of which four were won, and on the road, they remained unbeaten in 18 of their previous 20.
Taking into account these observations, it should count on a victory for the guests, Salzburg.
Genk vs Salzburg Betting Tips
To Win: Salzburg @ 1.67 (2/3)
Salzburg 0, -0.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.40 (2/5).
