Lech Poznan — Genk : Match Preview and Prediction for August 21,2025

Current Form and League Standing

Lech Poznan is the reigning Polish champion. The league itself has become highly competitive, with clubs from Poland consistently performing well in European competitions. Remarkably, even at this stage, we observe four Ekstraklasa teams.

Team’s Season Start and Transfers

Under the guidance of Danish coach Frederiksen, the team had a rocky start with two consecutive losses but quickly managed to regain their footing. During the offseason, the Polish club experienced one significant departure: Souza moved to Samsunspor. However, even before the season commenced, the management bolstered the squad with several new players, including Rodriguez, Moutinho, Bengtsson, and Skrzypczak. The latest addition was Luis Palma, who joined on loan from Scotland.

European Qualification Campaign

Lech has already navigated two qualifying rounds. They confidently advanced past Breiðablik (7-1, 1-0 on aggregate) in the first stage, but later succumbed to Red Star Belgrade (1-3, 1-1 on aggregate) after a hard-fought battle. It’s worth noting that the Serbian side simply demonstrated greater efficiency in attack, as the two teams appeared evenly matched overall.

Recent Performance and Squad Changes

Genk held the top spot in the Belgian championship for an extended period but suffered a complete collapse towards the end of the season, ultimately dropping to third place. During the offseason, the club sold promising Ghanaian international Baah. Among their new signings are Hemans, Laval, and Ito. However, these players arrive from relatively modest clubs or leagues and do not appear to represent a significant upgrade. Rather, it seems Finke aimed to enhance the squad’s depth.

Current Season’s Difficult Start

So far this season, Genk has competed solely within the Belgian championship, having played four league matches. The results are unlikely to have pleased their supporters, with only a single victory recorded. Genk defeated mid-table side Oud-Heverlee Leuven 2-1, though their performance in that match suggested they were the weaker side. While the team maintained possession, they consistently conceded dangerous counter-attacks from their opponents. Consequently, defense appears to be the Belgian side’s most significant weakness, and their new goalkeeper, Laval, has yet to make a convincing impression.