Antwerp vs Leuven prediction, odds & betting tips 02/12/2023

02/12/23 - 19:45

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Antwerp - OH Leuven

Belgium First Division A - Bosuilstadion

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change

Here are our predictions for Antwerp vs Leuven on Saturday. The hosts will be looking to strengthen their push for European football with a win against a Leuven side that look set to be involved in a relegation battle this season.

Antwerp vs Leuven prediction – Betting tips & odds

Hot Tip – Vincent Janssen to Score Anytime

• Janssen top scores for Antwerp this season with eight league goals.
• Janssen has scored three goals in Antwerp's last two home games.

Another reason why we're backing this bet over any other Antwerp vs Leuven betting tips is that Janssen has already scored against Leuven this season, during the pair's August reverse league fixture.

Latest odds

Head to Head

18/08/23

Belgium First Division A Belgium

OH Leuven

Antwerp

1

1

26/02/23

Belgium First Division A Belgium

OH Leuven

Antwerp

1

1

07/08/22

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Antwerp

OH Leuven

4

2

02/04/22

Belgium First Division A Belgium

OH Leuven

Antwerp

0

1

29/08/21

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Antwerp

OH Leuven

2

2

Last Five - Antwerp

01/09/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Gent

Antwerp

1

1

D

24/08/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

KV Mechelen

Antwerp

1

0

L

18/08/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Club Brugge

Antwerp

1

0

L

11/08/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Sint-Truidense

Antwerp

1

6

W

04/08/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Anderlecht

Antwerp

2

1

L

Last Five - OH Leuven

31/08/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Standard Liege

OH Leuven

0

2

W

24/08/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Westerlo

OH Leuven

1

1

D

18/08/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Cercle Brugge

OH Leuven

1

1

D

10/08/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Anderlecht

OH Leuven

1

1

D

03/08/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Genk

OH Leuven

1

3

W

Win probability

• HOME: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
• DRAW: 43/10 (5.30) – 18.9%
• AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.50%

Antwerp are the expected winners of this game with a probability of 73.3%, and given the performances of both teams so far this season, you can see why that is. for more football betting tips on this game, check out the Both Teams to Score market. You can back BTTS in this game at 7/10 (1.70) which has a probability of 58.8%, while a bet on BTTS – No is priced at 13/10 (2.30) but only has a probability of 43.5%.

Antwerp vs Leuven prediction – Other tips

Correct Score: 3-1

• Antwerp have scored at least three goals in three of their last four home games.
• Leuven have conceded at least three goals in their last three away games.

Over 2.5 Goals

• At least three goals have been scored in three of Antwerp's last six outings in all competitions.
• Over 2.5 Goals have been produced in four of Leuven's last six matches.

Antwerp vs Leuven team news

Antwerp

Ritchie De Laet picked up a knock during Antwerp's 1-1 draw away at Sint-Truiden last time out, so could miss the game against Leuven this weekend. Anthony Valencia is out until the new year and Jacob Ondrejka, Sam Vines and Björn Engels are rated as doubtful to feature this Saturday. Chindera Ejuke scored a late equaliser in the game against Sint-Truiden to put Antwerp onto twenty-four points for the season which sees the club sitting fifth in the table.

Predicted Lineup: Butez (GK), Wijndal, Alderweireld, Bataille, Coulibaly, Ekkelenkamp, Yusuf, Vermeeren, Janssen, Muja & Balikwisha

Leuven

Leuven didn't pick up and fresh injuries or suspensions in their last match, a 1-0 defeat at home to Belgian giants Club Brugge. Federico Ricca and Alexandro Calut are on their way back from injury but aren't expected to feature against Antwerp this weekend. Leuven's defeat last time out leaves them sitting third from bottom, just three points clear of last place Kortrijk.

Predicted Lineup: Leysen (GK), Miguel, Mendyl, Pletinckx, Sagrado, Schingtienne, Schrijvers, Misao, Maziz, Þorsteinsson & Opoku 

Antwerp

4-2-3-1

23

Toby Alderweireld

48

Arthur Vermeeren

44

Soumaila Coulibaly

8

Alhassan Yusuf

10

Michel-Ange Balikwisha

34

Jelle Bataille

19

Chidera Ejuke

24

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp

5

Owen Wijndal

1

Jean Butez

18

Vincent Janssen

Substitutes

91

Senne Lammens

33

Zeno Van Den Bosch

27

Mandela Keita

11

Arbnor Muja

7

Gyrano Kerk

9

George Ilenikhena

52

Kobe Corbanie

OH Leuven

3-5-2

11

Ezechiel Banzuzi

23

Joel Schingtienne

52

Richie Sagrado

1

Tobe Leysen

18

Florian Miguel

21

Nathaniel Opoku

28

Ewoud Pletinckx

3

Raz Shlomo

20

Hamza Mendyl

7

Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson

8

Siebe Schrijvers

Substitutes

88

Youssef Maziz

5

Pierre-Yves Ngawa

6

Joren Dom

43

Nachon Nsingi

10

Raphael Holzhauser

9

Jonatan Braut Brunes

38

Oregan Ravet

15

Konan Nu2019Dri

26

Owen Jochmans

*Lineups are usually announced 1hr before kick-off

Player to Watch: Michel Balikwisha

Antwerp's young forward is enjoying his third full season with the club since making the move from Standard Liege in 2021.

The 22-year-old is yet to score into double figures in a single First Division A season but did manage to net seven goals in the previous campaign. This season, as well as scoring four times in the league, Balikwisha has also proven himself to be a supplier of goals for his teammates as he tops the assists chart for Antwerp having set up four goals.

Balikwisha got an assist in Antwerp's last match and we're backing the attacker to impress once again this weekend.