The Cegeka Arena in Genk will be the stage for the second leg of the Europa League qualifying playoff between Genk and Lech Poznań on Thursday, August 28, 2025. With the Belgian side holding a commanding 5-1 lead from the first leg, the return fixture seems poised to confirm Genk’s progression to the group stage—barring a historic upset.
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Genk arrive at the second leg in complete control of the tie after a stunning away performance in Poland. Their 5-1 victory showcased not only their attacking threat but also the gap in quality between the two sides. With home advantage now on their side, Genk look likely to manage the game effectively while still posing a consistent offensive threat.
Lech Poznań, by contrast, find themselves needing a miracle. Their response in domestic action—a 1-1 draw with Korona Kielce—does little to boost confidence. The Polish side will have to attack from the start, which could leave them vulnerable to Genk’s pace and precision on the counter.
Genk have proven themselves a level above in all three meetings between the teams, and with momentum firmly in their favor, they’ll be expected to finish the job with minimal fuss.
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Genk vs Lech Poznań Head-to-Head (Key Match Facts)
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First Leg Result: Genk defeated Lech 5-1 in Poznań.
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Head-to-head: Genk have won all three previous meetings between the sides in European competition.
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Form Check:
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Genk’s last 5 matches: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss
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Lech’s last 5 matches: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses
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Lech need at least four goals in Genk to have any chance of progressing.
Genk vs Lech Poznań Line-ups (Probable)
Genk: Laval; Ouattara, Sadick, Smet, Kayembe; Bangura, Heynen, Górski; Stukers, Sor, Hyun-Gyu Oh
Lech Poznań: Mrozek; Douglas, Skrzypczak, Milic, Moutinho; Kozubal, Tordarson; Palma, Jagiełło, Bengtsson; Ishak
Genk vs Lech Poznań Prediction and Betting Tip
With a four-goal cushion and home-field advantage, Genk are overwhelming favorites to win again or, at the very least, avoid defeat. Lech Poznań must push forward in search of goals, and that urgency could open the game up for more scoring opportunities.
Given the first leg’s high-scoring nature and the likely open play in the second leg, the best bet is on total goals over 3, currently available at odds of 1.66. Expect another entertaining match, with Genk looking to stamp their authority once more.
