OH Leuven vs Antwerp Prediction, Preview and Stats

Belgium flag 2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium
King Power at Den Dreef Stadion Tomorrow - 6:45 PM
Pro League
OH Leuven OHL
Versus
Antwerp ANT
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 6:45 PM
Round 8 Conference League Play-off Group

CONTEXT

OH Leuven welcomes Antwerp to King Power at Den Dreef Stadion for a pivotal Conference League Play-off Group encounter in the 2025/2026 Pro League season. Antwerp arrives with clear superiority, boasting a power score of 70.5 compared to OH Leuven's 64.33, translating to a 6.2-point edge that underscores their structural dominance. Form metrics further tilt the scales, as Antwerp's 23 rating dwarfs the hosts' modest 5, signaling recent momentum in their favor. This international cup fixture pits two Belgian Pro League sides against each other in a high-stakes battle for progression. Lacking specifics on last outings or league positions, analysis hinges on these core indicators. Home support could fuel OH Leuven's resolve, yet Antwerp's overall prowess suggests they control the narrative. Unavailable efficiency and set-piece data add layers of intrigue, potentially deciding a tightly contested affair.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Antwerp possesses a 6.2-point power advantage over OH Leuven with scores of 70.5 versus 64.33.
  • Form: Antwerp's form score stands at 23, far exceeding OH Leuven's rating of 5.
  • Squad: Squad assessments derive from power scores highlighting Antwerp as the stronger unit.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency statistics remain unavailable for both OH Leuven and Antwerp.
  • Transition: Transition play details absent from current matchup data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece metrics use low-confidence proxies for OH Leuven and Antwerp due to unavailable xG.
  • xVariable: xG data unavailable as the add-on is not enabled for this fixture.
  • Market: Baseline split: OH Leuven 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Antwerp 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
OH Leuven F. Mazzù
F. Mazzù
VS
Antwerp J. Oosting
J. Oosting
0.91
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.35
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Standard Liège Rank: 71 L
Westerlo Rank: 71 D
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 69 L
Westerlo Rank: 71 L
Antwerp Rank: 68 L
Genk Rank: 76 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 72 D
Standard Liège Rank: 69 L
Westerlo Rank: 71 W
Standard Liège Rank: 70 W
OH Leuven Rank: 66 W
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 72 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 5 - 6
6
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

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

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.33
70.5
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
OH Leuven
Antwerp
Power Score
64.33
70.5
League Position
12
10
Global Rank
350
199

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.

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 13 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

OH Leuven OHL Home
13 matches
Antwerp ANT Away
Match Record
2
Wins
6
5
Draws
5
6
Losses
2
Goals
15
Goals Scored
21
21
Goals Conceded
15
-6
Goal Difference
+6
Expected Goals
1.89
xG
0.24
0.24
xGA
1.89

Data last updated: 2026-05-09T01:09:38+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
May 15, 2026, 06:45 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium · Round 8 · Conference League Play-off Group
Stadium :
King Power at Den Dreef Stadion
Capacity :
10020
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

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

Squad ▼

15
Yannick Thoelen
Yannick Thoelen Goalkeeper
41
Taishi Brandon Nozawa
Taishi Brandon Nozawa Goalkeeper
81
Niels Devalckeneer
Niels Devalckeneer Goalkeeper
23
Glenn Bijl
Glenn Bijl Defender
3
Bjorn Engels
Bjorn Engels Defender
25
Boubakar Kouyate
Boubakar Kouyate Defender
5
Daam Foulon
Daam Foulon Defender
33
Zeno Van Den Bosch
Zeno Van Den Bosch Defender
20
Rein Van Helden
Rein Van Helden Defender
2
Kobe Corbanie
Kobe Corbanie Defender
4
Yuto Tsunashima
Yuto Tsunashima Defender
21
Andreas Verstraeten
Andreas Verstraeten Defender
17
Semm Renders
Semm Renders Defender
8
Dennis Praet
Dennis Praet Midfielder
30
Christopher Gavin Scott
Christopher Gavin Scott Midfielder
24
Thibo Somers
Thibo Somers Midfielder
10
Isaac Babadi
Isaac Babadi Midfielder
34
Mahamadou Diawara
Mahamadou Diawara Midfielder
16
Mauricio Leonel Benítez
Mauricio Leonel Benítez Midfielder
43
Youssef Hamdaoui
Youssef Hamdaoui Midfielder
22
Farouck Adekami
Farouck Adekami Midfielder
78
Xander Dierckx
Xander Dierckx Midfielder
18
Vincent Janssen
Vincent Janssen Attacker
11
Geoffry Hairemans
Geoffry Hairemans Attacker
7
Gyrano Kerk
Gyrano Kerk Attacker
14
Anthony Lenin Valencia Bajaña
Anthony Lenin Valencia Bajaña Attacker
19
Muhammadali O'rinboyev
Muhammadali O'rinboyev Attacker
9
Marwan Al Sahafi
Marwan Al Sahafi Attacker
79
Gerard Vandeplas
Gerard Vandeplas Attacker
92
David Gabriel Jesus
David Gabriel Jesus Attacker

CONCLUSION

Antwerp's superior power and form position them as favorites in this Conference League Play-off Group clash at Den Dreef. OH Leuven must leverage home advantage to counter the 6.2-point deficit and form gap. Without efficiency or set-piece insights, the contest hinges on execution in open play. Antwerp's edge likely propels them forward, though OH Leuven's resilience could force a gritty battle. Expect a focused display from the visitors aiming to capitalize on their metrics. This matchup tests depth and adaptability in an international cup setting.

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