SK Beveren
- Beveren have won one and lost four of their last five matches, losing their last two games 4-0 to Zulte-Waregem and Racing Genk.
- SK Beveren are 12th in Pro League 2026-2027 with 3 points from 4 games.
- Tim Bakens took over as head coach in July 2026 and has managed to maintain the club's high-intensity, aggressive 4-2-3-1 identity, which is all about fast transitions and sharp pressing.
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
- Leuven are without a win in their last five, losing four times in a row after a 5-1 home victory over Beveren in 2023.
- Oud-Heverlee Leuven are 17th with 0 points from 3 matches.
- Timmy Simons, who has been in charge since July 2026, has set up a possession-first, shape-shifting system that has been designed to control the game, maintain possession and punish the opposition when they do give the ball away.
- OH Leuven have only managed 1 goal in 1 away game.
OH Leuven
The only goal scorers in Pro League 2026-2027 so far for OH Leuven are Oscar Gil , who has 1 goal in 3 , and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi , who has 1 assist and has also contributed to 4 of the Pears' last 8 goals in their previous 5 games .
SK Beveren
Chris Lokesa is Beveren's main goal threat with 1 goal in 4 games , while Christian Bruels has added a bit of bite in midfield with 1 assist in 4 games .
Betting Insights
- Beveren have a home win while Leuven have yet to record an away win this season, so it's hard to say that Beveren, as 2.1 favorites, are worthy of that status.
- Beveren are the more likely winner on the day, but the odds are pretty even and the draw is also a possible outcome.
Prediction
There is a big difference in style between these two clubs, but with just one home goal between them and just one away goal between them this season, we're going to predict a narrow, cagey Pro League game.