TIPS - Lech Poznan VS K.R.C. Genk

[(Lech Poznan) Strength]:
1. Lech Poznan were eliminated by Crvena Zvezda in the second round of the Champions League this season. They can now only fight to enter the Europa League. Facing K.R.C. Genk, the team have to take home advantage to secure the lead in this game.
2. Lech Poznan scored 19 goals in the last 9 games across all competitions, averaging over 2 goals per game, which showed stable offense.
3. Lech Poznan won 5 of the last 7 competitive games and had a win rate of 75% in European football in AH.

[(Lech Poznan) Weakness]:
1. Lech Poznan are only 9th in the Poland Ekstraklasa, receiving only 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss at home.
2. Lech Poznan recorded 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last 7 competitive games, with a high unbeaten rate.
3. Lech Poznan conceded 10 goals in the last 5 home games, with an average of 2 goals per game, showcasing poor defense.
4. Lech Poznan met K.R.C. Genk in the 2018 Europa League qualification, when they were eliminated by their rivals 4-1 in two legs.

[(K.R.C. Genk) Strength]:
1. Belgian Pro League powerhouses K.R.C. Genk will fight for a Europa League spot this season. They are strongly motivated in this away game.
2. K.R.C. Genk kept all wins against Lech Poznan in European football, securing a 2-1 away win in the last encounter, which gives them a better mentality.

[(K.R.C. Genk) Weakness]:
1. With a poor start in the league, K.R.C. Genk recorded only 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in 4 Belgian Pro League games, losing 2 of 3 away ones as well.
2. K.R.C. Genk had a poor record of only 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in the previous 10 competitive games, with a win rate of only 30%.
3. K.R.C. Genk only entered European football twice in the last 5 years, including the 2021 Europa League and the 2023 Conference League.
4. K.R.C. Genk received 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in the previous 10 competitive games on the road, with a win rate of only 40%.
5. K.R.C. Genk won only 3 of the last 10 competitive games and lost 2 of the previous 3 away ones in AH.

[Tips]:
Lech Poznan participated in the Champions League qualification this season but were eliminated in the second round by Crvena Zvezda.

The Europa League play-off round is their final hope of entering European football.

Facing Belgian Pro League powerhouses K.R.C. Genk this round, the team surely hope to take home advantage to secure the lead.

This season, Lech Poznan boast stable attack and outstanding home records, with a win rate of 70% in the previous 10 games.

K.R.C. Genk, performing unstably in the Belgian Pro League at the beginning of this season, have a low away win rate.

The AH line is only -0.25 for the away team, indicating poor confidence.

Thus, Lech Poznan are expected to be unbeaten in this home game.

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