League-position context
Genk rank8th
Union St. Gilloise rank1st
Genk points51
Union St. Gilloise points77
Genk: #8 · 51 pts · GD +19
21 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Union St. Gilloise: #1 · 77 pts · GD +51
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 45 pts clear of the relegation zone.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.