Standard Liège vs OH Leuven Prediction, Preview and Stats

Belgium flag 2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium
Stade Maurice Dufrasne Tomorrow - 6:45 PM
Pro League
Standard Liège STL
Versus
OH Leuven OHL
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 6:45 PM
Round 7 Conference League Play-off Group

CONTEXT

Standard Liège hosts OH Leuven at Stade Maurice Dufrasne in the Conference League Play-off Group stage of the 2025/2026 Pro League season, an international cup fixture brimming with intensity. The home side boasts a superior power score of 69.18 compared to the visitors' 64.17, translating to a clear 5-point advantage that underscores their structural dominance. Form metrics further favor Standard, with a robust 17.33 rating against OH Leuven's modest 5, signaling recent momentum on their side. Absent specific last outings or league positions, attention turns to broader capabilities in this knockout-style battle. Set piece analysis reveals low-confidence proxy data for both teams, as xG metrics remain unavailable, limiting insights into dead-ball proficiency. Standard's home venue advantage amplifies their edge in this Pro League clash, setting the stage for a competitive encounter where power and form could dictate the outcome.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Standard Liège possesses a 5-point power advantage over OH Leuven with scores of 69.18 to 64.17.
  • Form: Standard Liège leads in form with a score of 17.33 versus OH Leuven's 5.
  • Squad: Squad depth reflected in power scores favors Standard Liège as the stronger team overall.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data unavailable for both teams in this matchup.
  • Transition: Transition metrics not provided for Standard Liège or OH Leuven.
  • Set pieces: Set piece stats use low-confidence proxies since xG data unavailable for either side.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables absent due to metadata indicating no availability for the season.
  • Market: Baseline split: Standard Liège 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | OH Leuven 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Standard Liège V. Euvrard
V. Euvrard
VS
OH Leuven F. Mazzù
F. Mazzù
1.35
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.04
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Antwerp Rank: 72 D
Genk Rank: 77 D
Antwerp Rank: 70 L
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 69 W
Westerlo Rank: 71 L
OH Leuven Rank: 64 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Westerlo Rank: 71 D
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 69 L
Westerlo Rank: 71 L
Antwerp Rank: 68 L
Genk Rank: 77 D
Standard Liège Rank: 69 L
9
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
9 - 7 - 9
9
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Standard Liège
0%
Draw
0%
Away OH Leuven
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
69.18
64.17
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Standard Liège
OH Leuven
Power Score
69.18
64.17
League Position
8
12
Global Rank
218
346

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Standard Liège — Opponent-weighted form score
OH Leuven — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Standard Liège OH Leuven

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 25 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Standard Liège STL Home
25 matches
OH Leuven OHL Away
Match Record
9
Wins
9
7
Draws
7
9
Losses
9
Goals
34
Goals Scored
27
27
Goals Conceded
34
+7
Goal Difference
-7

Data last updated: 2026-05-01T01:01:19+00:00

General Information

Date & Time :
May 08, 2026, 06:45 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium · Round 7 · Conference League Play-off Group
Stadium :
Stade Maurice Dufrasne
Capacity :
27670
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

21
Lucas Pirard
Lucas Pirard Goalkeeper
35
Belmin Dizdarević
Belmin Dizdarević Goalkeeper
12
Matteo Godfroid
Matteo Godfroid Goalkeeper
1
Luke Epolo Matthieu
Luke Epolo Matthieu Goalkeeper
5
Boli Bolingoli Mbombo
Boli Bolingoli Mbombo Defender
15
Souleyman Doumbia
Souleyman Doumbia Defender
4
David Bates
David Bates Defender
24
Josué Homawoo
Josué Homawoo Defender
13
Marlon Fossey
Marlon Fossey Defender
25
Ibe Hautekiet
Ibe Hautekiet Defender
18
Henry Lawrence
Henry Lawrence Defender
20
Ibrahim Karamoko
Ibrahim Karamoko Defender
29
Daan Dierckx
Daan Dierckx Defender
22
Alexandro Calut
Alexandro Calut Defender
3
Gustav Julius Mortensen
Gustav Julius Mortensen Defender
53
Steeven Assengue
Steeven Assengue Defender
27
Mohammed El Hankouri
Mohammed El Hankouri Midfielder
94
Casper Nielsen
Casper Nielsen Midfielder
23
Marco Ilaimaharitra
Marco Ilaimaharitra Midfielder
80
Teddy Teuma
Teddy Teuma Midfielder
7
Tobias Mohr
Tobias Mohr Midfielder
8
Nayel Mehssatou Sepúlveda
Nayel Mehssatou Sepúlveda Midfielder
14
Léandre Filipe Kuavita
Léandre Filipe Kuavita Midfielder
95
Grejohn Kyei
Grejohn Kyei Attacker
9
Thomas Henry
Thomas Henry Attacker
10
Dennis Yerai Eckert Ayensa
Dennis Yerai Eckert Ayensa Attacker
59
Timothée NKada
Timothée NKada Attacker
17
Rafiki Said Ahamada
Rafiki Said Ahamada Attacker
11
Abid Adnane
Abid Adnane Attacker
19
René Mitongo Muteba
René Mitongo Muteba Attacker
26
Bernard Nguene
Bernard Nguene Attacker

Squad ▼

16
Maxence Andre Prévôt
Maxence Andre Prévôt Goalkeeper
1
Tobe Leysen
Tobe Leysen Goalkeeper
61
Owen Jochmans
Owen Jochmans Goalkeeper
95
Théo Radelet
Théo Radelet Goalkeeper
3
Noë Dussenne
Noë Dussenne Defender
77
Thibault Vlietinck
Thibault Vlietinck Defender
5
Takuma Ominami
Takuma Ominami Defender
27
Óscar Gil Regaño
Óscar Gil Regaño Defender
28
Ewoud Pletinckx
Ewoud Pletinckx Defender
30
Takahiro Akimoto
Takahiro Akimoto Defender
34
Roggerio Nyakossi
Roggerio Nyakossi Defender
15
Viktor Damjanić
Viktor Damjanić Defender
63
Moyé Christ Souanga
Moyé Christ Souanga Defender
99
Davis Opoku
Davis Opoku Defender
4
Birger Verstraete
Birger Verstraete Midfielder
8
Siebe Schrijvers
Siebe Schrijvers Midfielder
33
Mathieu Maertens
Mathieu Maertens Midfielder
10
Youssef Maziz
Youssef Maziz Midfielder
24
Łukasz Łakomy
Łukasz Łakomy Midfielder
21
William Balikwisha
William Balikwisha Midfielder
48
Bryang Kayo
Bryang Kayo Midfielder
6
Wouter George
Wouter George Midfielder
7
Thibaud Verlinden
Thibaud Verlinden Attacker
39
Sory Kaba
Sory Kaba Attacker
14
Henok Teklab
Henok Teklab Attacker
17
Kyan Vaesen
Kyan Vaesen Attacker
19
Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi
Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi Attacker
9
Abdoul Karim Traoré
Abdoul Karim Traoré Attacker

CONCLUSION

Standard Liège enters as the favored host with tangible edges in power and form, poised to leverage Stade Maurice Dufrasne's atmosphere against a less potent OH Leuven. The 5-point power gap and superior 17.33 form score highlight their readiness for this Conference League Play-off Group test. Lacking granular set piece or efficiency details, the matchup hinges on overarching strengths. Standard's designation as the stronger team suggests control in transitions and open play. Expect the home side to capitalize on these disparities for a positive result in this 2025/2026 Pro League international cup stage.

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