Europa League qualifiers conclude with several clubs fighting for group stage places. Genk produced a dominant 5-1 away victory in Poland and return home with a strong advantage, having also beaten Leuven 2-1 to record consecutive wins for the first time this season. Despite attacking improvements, Genk have not kept a clean sheet in their first five matches across competitions. Lech, champions last season, have slipped into poor form after that heavy defeat to Genk and a prior Champions League exit to Red Star; Lech have not won in their previous four matches.
Putting in a rampant performance as they stormed their way to a sensational 5-1 romp in Poland, Thursday's hosts return to the Cegeka Arena holding a dominant advantage. Looking to book their Europa League group stage ticket with another flurry, the one-time Basel boss has seen his squad enjoy a recent turn in fortunes over the past fortnight. Landing a 2-1 victory against Leuven in their last Pro League, Genk have recorded consecutive wins for the first time this season.
Although Lech might have made real history last season as they claimed a ninth domestic crown, the Railwaymen have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion this time around. Coming under a huge amount of scrutiny last week as they slumped to that woeful 5-1 drumming at the hands of Genk, Thursday's guests are searching for what would be an iconic Europa League comeback here.
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