Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Genk Prediction: 3/8/2024

Oud-Heverlee Leuven will host Genk at the King Power at Den Dreef Stadion in a First Division A clash on Saturday. For our match predictions, pre-game poll, and statistics for Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs. KRC Genk, read on, along with the latest match odds.

 

Oud-Heverlee Leuven
Form: LWWDLD

Oud-Heverlee Leuven come into this match following a 0-0 draw against Beerschot in their last First Division A game. In that match, they had 49% possession and 9 shots on goal, with 2 on target. Beerschot managed 1 shot, which was off target.

In their last six matches, Óscar García’s team has scored 6 goals, averaging 1 goal per match.

 

KRC Genk
Form: LLWLLD

In their previous game, Genk played to a 0-0 draw against Standard Liège in the First Division A. Genk dominated possession with 76% and had 21 attempts on goal, with 3 on target. Standard Liège had 4 attempts, with 1 on target.

Genk’s attacking struggles are evident as they have only scored 3 goals in their last 6 games, while conceding 9. However, Genk remains undefeated in their last 3 away league matches.

 

Head-to-Head

Examining their past encounters since August 14, 2021, Oud-Heverlee Leuven has won 2 matches, while Genk has won 4, with no draws. There have been 18 goals scored in these matches, with 6 for OHL and 12 for Blauw-Wit, averaging 3 goals per game.

Their last league meeting was on January 31, 2024, in a match where Oud-Heverlee Leuven defeated Genk 2-1. In that game, Leuven had 42% possession and 12 shots on goal, with 4 on target. Goals came from Federico Ricca (54′ Own goal), Siebe Schrijvers (80′), and Ewoud Pletinckx (90′). Genk had 15 attempts with 2 on target. The match was refereed by Brent Staessens.

 

Prediction

We believe Oud-Heverlee Leuven will create opportunities to score against Genk, but they may not be able to prevent conceding more goals. Our prediction is a narrow 2-1 victory for KRC Genk. Expect a closely contested match.

Our expert partners recommend betting on under 3.5 goals for this match.