OH Leuven vs Beerschot prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 27, 2024
The 20th round of the Belgian Championship will open with a match in Heverlee, where OH Leuven will host Beerschot at the Den Dreef Stadium. Here's a suggested bet on the outcome of the match with a good chance of success.
Match preview
Marc Brys' team finished last season in 10th place, and currently, after 19 rounds, they sit in 12th position. The team has managed only four wins but has also lost just five times. Remarkably, Leuven has recorded 10 draws, the highest in the league alongside Union Saint-Gilloise.
In the last round, OH Leuven played an away match against Cercle Brugge and narrowly lost 0-1. The team was extremely close to yet another draw but conceded the decisive goal in the 10th minute of stoppage time. Notably, Leuven has lost just one of their nine home matches this season, with three wins recorded.
Beerschot, on the other hand, earned promotion to the top division by winning the Challenger Pro League last season. However, their start to this campaign has been poor, and Dirk Kuyt’s side faces a tough battle to avoid relegation from the Belgian Pro League.
After 19 rounds, Beerschot occupies the bottom spot in the table, trailing Sint-Truiden by six points. In their last match, Beerschot hosted Kortrijk and managed a 2-2 draw. Overall, the team has just two wins this season, both at home. Away from home, Beerschot has lost eight of their nine matches.
Probable lineups
- OH Leuven: Leysen, Akimoto, Ricca, Kourouma, Gil, Vastrate, Banzozi, Mitrović, Schrijvers, Ndri, Ikwuemesi
- Beerschot: Shinton, Plett, Mbe Soh, Tolis, Dagba, Gambi, Henderson, Verlinden, Reiners, Al-Sahafi, Kolassen
Match facts and head-to-head history
- The teams drew in their first-round meeting at Beerschot's ground.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has hit in only two of the last five matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has landed in two of the last five encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the home team, with OH Leuven's win priced at 1.67. The suggested bet here is "OH Leuven to win."
