Genk — Lech Poznan : Match Preview and Prediction for August 28,2025

Genk’s Resurgent Form and Recent Triumphs

The bronze medalist from last season’s Belgian championship is steadily hitting its stride this season, following what was initially a very challenging start. However, the “Miners” are demonstrably improving. Thorsten Fink’s squad, which includes the former Bayern player, first secured their inaugural league victory in the Jupiler League’s third round, defeating Heverlee Leuven away with a 2-1 scoreline. Subsequently, the Blues impressively annihilated Polish champions Lech Poznan 5-1 in Poznan, effectively deciding the match’s outcome by halftime. Experienced Slovakian midfielder Patrik Hrošovský was particularly outstanding, contributing a crucial brace.

Anticipating Home Success and Injury Update

Following their dominant away performance, the host team was granted a well-deserved break by the federation this past weekend. This strategic pause now allows them to focus on delivering their first home victory of the season to their eager fans, even if it isn’t a league fixture. However, they will be without their veteran goalkeeper Van Crombrugge and new signing from Charleroi, midfielder Heymans, both of whom are sidelined due to injuries.

Lech Poznan’s European Exploits and Open Play

Niels Frederiksen’s Polish contingent played with an extremely open approach in the first leg, a strategy that was severely punished by their more experienced European opponent. Nevertheless, the Polish champions will not be entirely excluded from European competition this autumn, as Lech is destined to drop into the Conference League (it’s highly unlikely that Ishak and his teammates can mount a comeback in the return fixture).

Current Struggles and Extensive Injury List

Factoring in their elimination from the European qualifiers by Red Star Belgrade (1-3, 1-1 aggregate) and a recent draw against Korona in the league, Lech Poznan is currently enduring a four-match winless streak. The situation is further compounded by a series of injuries that prevent the visitors from playing at full strength. Murawski, Håkans, Gummi, Golizadeh, and Wolemark are all currently injured, and their presence would undoubtedly bolster Lech’s efforts at this critical time.