KRC Genk vs FC Basel: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

KRC Genk vs FC Basel: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 27, 2025 | Cegeka Arena | UEFA Europa League | 20:00 GMT

A spot in the automatic knockout qualification places are up for grabs in one of this Thursday's major clashes between Belgian giants KRC Genk and Swiss giants FC Basel. Both sides currently only sit 1 and 2 points away from their chance at potentially skipping the play-off match and will have an eye on other results through the evening in the hopes that things fall their way. It's still early days in the Europa League but getting in the top 8 would be a sure-fire confidence boost.

Key Betting Tip: KRC Genk to win at 1.95 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

KRC Genk vs FC Basel Predicted Lineups:

KRC Genk (4-5-1): Van Crombrugge, Kongolo, Smets, Sadick, Medina, Steuckers, Heynen, Heymans, Hrosovsky, Sor, Oh

FC Basel (4-4-1-1): Hitz, Tsunemoto, Daniliuc, Barisic, Schmid, Salah, Leroy, Bacanin, Traore, Shaqiri, Broschinski

Head to Head Record Evaluation:

1. KRC Genk 0-0 FC Basel | 06/12/12
2. FC Basel 2-2 KRC Genk | 04/10/12

The two sides have only faced off twice against each other and it was in fact also in the Europa League group stages. In terms of what we can take from this for predicting their tie on Thursday however is very minimal.

The 2 games the clubs have played against each other in both ended in draws, one of which was goalless so we can't say either has an outright dominance over the other. Mainly though it has been nearly 13 years since the sides last faced off meaning whole new teams, management and tactics and importantly no mental edge as time has ebbed this away.

Recent KRC Genk vs FC Basel Form Analysis:

Last 5 KRC Genk Games:

1. KRC Genk 3-0 RWDM Brussels
2. Westerlo 0-1 KRC Genk
3. Sporting Braga 3-4 KRC Genk
4. KAA Gent 1-1 KRC Genk
5. KRC Genk 0-1 KV Mechelen

Genk have had the superior form out of the two sides but their last two game weeks will have set a far from ideal mood in the training camp. Expect that they will have added motivation to use Basel as a springboard back to the top form they were showing just weeks before.

In their previous 5 games the side have only been able to keep 2 clean sheets and during the same time have shipped 5 goals, this is a solid enough record but they will be hoping to step it up if they want to nail themselves as a top 8 candidate come the end of the group stages. Up front has been far more promising however for the Belgians, they have netted 9 and displayed their ability to exploit weaker defences.

Last 5 FC Basel Games:

1. FC Basel 2-0 FC Zurich
2. Young Boys 0-0 FC Basel
3. FC Basel 3-1 FCSB
4. FC Basel 0-1 FC Lugano
5. Grasshopper Club Zurich 1-1 FC Basel

As mentioned Basel have shown marginally weaker form heading into this clash and will also be hoping to rectify it. The side have recorded some good domestic wins such as beating FZ Zurich and FCSB in their last Europa League match but a feisty draw against Grasshoppers will have the side aiming for calm in the midweek.

In their last 5 outings Basel have shown a decent defensive capability, they have managed to record 2 clean sheets and only seen 3 scored against them this should prove a little tougher than usual for the Genk attack to break down. The key issue for the side however has been the lack of goal threat barring star man Shaqiri. They have only scored 6 in their previous 5 which on paper seems good but if we take out the 3 they scored in 1 game they have an under 1 per game average with 3 in 4, far from ideal.

KRC Genk vs FC Basel Predictions:

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 40% confidence in an KRC Genk victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best KRC Genk vs FC Basel Betting Tips:

Football Park's Best Bet: KRC Genk to win @ 1.95 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Real Madrid win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and individual quality justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players To Watch:

Hyun-gyu Oh (KRC Genk):

The Korean international has started his season for the Belgian side fantastically and proven why he's their primary goal threat. In both the Belgian Pro League and Europa League he is the sides top scorer with 5 domestic goals and 2 European goals. To add to this he has recorded 2 domestic assists to make him the overall highest G/A contribution the league and in all competitions.

Xherdan Shaqiri (FC Basel):

A familiar name for any Premier League fans and especially any Stoke or Liverpool fans. The Swiss international made himself somewhat of a cult hero amongst the fanbases of his former clubs and has returned back to where it all began for one last hurrah. He is doing this and more playing some of his career best football for the Swiss side.

He is both the leading goal scorer and assist provider in the Swiss Super League for Basel with 5 goals and 8 assists and this form has been carried over to the Europa League as well. In Europe this season he is also the clubs top goal scorer with 3 and joint top assist provider with 1.

KRC Genk vs FC Basel Match Facts:

Broadcast Details: Discovery+ (UK), Various Regional Broadcasters (Europe)

Stadium Information: The game will be held at the Cegeka Arena in Genk, Belgium, home of KRC Genk. The stadium has a capacity of 24,956.