OH Leuven vs Antwerp preview

Belgium flag 2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium
King Power at Den Dreef Stadion Fri, 15 May - 6:45 PM
Pro League
OH LeuvenOHL
AntwerpANT
KICKOFF : Fri, 15 May - 6:45 PM
Round 8 Conference League Play-off Group

CONTEXT

OH Leuven host Antwerp in Pro League (Conference League Play-off Group) at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion. Power ranking favours Antwerp by 5.5 points heading into this fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Antwerp possesses a 5.5-point power advantage over OH Leuven with scores of 69.99 to 64.47.
  • Form: Antwerp's form score of 20.89 far exceeds OH Leuven's rating of 5.
  • Squad: No specific squad details available for either team.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for this matchup.
  • Transition: Transition play data not provided in available statistics.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance data unavailable due to lack of xG information.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables not accessible for analysis.
  • Market: OH Leuven 34% (Δ+0%) | Draw 28.6% (Δ+0%) | Antwerp 37.4% (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)
1.3
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: 77 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 72 L
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
33.95%
Draw
28.64%
Away Antwerp
37.41%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.47
69.99
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
OH Leuven
Antwerp
Power Score
64.47
69.99
League Position
12
10
Global Rank
352
211

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
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: 2026-05-12T00:07:12+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 3-4-1-2
Pitch

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

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

1
Tobe Leysen
Tobe Leysen Goalkeeper
6.95
9
Abdoul Karim Traoré
Abdoul Karim Traoré Midfielder
6.6
14
Henok Teklab
Henok Teklab Midfielder
6.72
17
Kyan Vaesen
Kyan Vaesen Midfielder
6.59
99
Davis Opoku
Davis Opoku Midfielder
6.61
39
Sory Kaba
Sory Kaba Centre Forward
6.86
6
Wouter George
Wouter George Central Midfield
6.62
24
Lukasz Lakomy
Lukasz Lakomy Central Midfield
6.81
28
Ewoud Pletinckx
Ewoud Pletinckx Right Back
6.8
30
Takahiro Akimoto
Takahiro Akimoto Left Back
6.82
34
Roggerio Nyakossi
Roggerio Nyakossi Centre Back
6.81

Starting XI ▼

41
Taishi Brandon Nozawa
Taishi Brandon Nozawa Goalkeeper
6.91
14
Anthony Valencia
Anthony Valencia Midfielder
6.87
56
Eran Tuypens
Eran Tuypens Midfielder
6.71
18
Vincent Janssen
Vincent Janssen Attacker
7.09
7
Gyrano Kerk
Gyrano Kerk Attacker
6.82
8
Dennis Praet
Dennis Praet Central Midfield
6.92
20
Rein Van Helden
Rein Van Helden Right Back
6.63
30
Christopher Scott
Christopher Scott Attacking Midfield
6.96
78
Xander Dierckx
Xander Dierckx Central Midfield
6.4
4
Yuto Tsunashima
Yuto Tsunashima Centre Back
6.84
5
Daam Foulon
Daam Foulon Left Back
6.85

CONCLUSION

Antwerp's superior power score and form position them as favorites in this tight Conference League Play-off Group encounter, yet OH Leuven's home venue at Den Dreef introduces unpredictability. The 5.5-point gap underscores Antwerp's structural dominance, while their form edge hints at better preparation. Absent granular data on efficiency, transitions, or set pieces, the contest likely turns on execution and momentum. Projections indicate near parity, with Antwerp marginally ahead, promising a tense affair where defensive solidity and opportunistic attacks decide progression. Expect Antwerp to leverage their advantages for a narrow verdict.