Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, OH Leuven in 5th and Westerlo in 4th place.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
OH Leuven form and stats
OH Leuven have played three First Division B home games so far, perhaps enough to set expectations for the season. In that case, only 3 points from these matches could be a signal of rough times ahead.
A good away victory last time out for OH Leuven, who won 3-2 against Union Saint-Gilloise (placed 6th). A 2-2 draw away before that, with SV Roeselare the opponent.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how OH Leuven have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found seven matches with the results: Won 2 Drawn 2 Lost 3.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for OH Leuven here at Den Dreef Stadium in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (2 from 3 games). OH Leuven are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (6 from 3 played).
Westerlo form and stats
The seven points Westerlo have gathered from their first three away trips in the First Division B is impressive and could lead to great things if the form continues.
The supporters enjoyed Westerlo's previous game versus Lommel United (placed 1st), a First Division B 2-1 win played at home. A 0-1 loss hosting Beerschot-Wilrijk before that.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Westerlo playing away and similar expectations, we found ten relevant matches. Results were 2 Westerlo wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats.
The prediction for this game is lots of goals as Westerlo alone have scored more than three on average in their league games away (10 from 3 played). As opposed to that, Westerlo have seen the ball go into their own net 4 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Westerlo - OH Leuven 1-2 played earlier this season. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 5 wins for OH Leuven, 1 draw and 4 wins for Westerlo. Over 2,5 goals: 5 times; under 2,5 goals: 5 games.Top Goalscorers
  T. Henry 11 goals |   K. Abrahams 9 goals |  M. Maertens 7 goals |
OH Leuven missing players
Westerlo missing players
| OH Leuven | Westerlo | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 21 | 10 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 10 | 21 |
| 12 | 6 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 33 | 15 | 4 | Scored | S | 7 | 20 | 34 |
| 24 | 10 | 0 | Conceded | C | 3 | 9 | 21 |
| 95% | 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 76% | 70% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 90% | 81% |
| 57% | 60% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 40% | 43% |
| 29% | 20% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 20% | 14% |
| 14% | 10% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 10% | 10% |
| 48% | 30% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 48% |
| 38% | 50% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 40% | 33% |
| 19% | 30% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 10% | 19% |
| 5.5 | 5.2 | 6 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 4.7 | 6 |
| 7 | 5.3 | 4 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 6.5 | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| 1.6 | 1.2 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 203 | 95 | 16 | Total Shots | T S | 21 | 92 | 231 |
| 91 | 42 | 9 | Shots on Target | S O | 12 | 43 | 97 |
| 36% | 36% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 58% | 47% | 35% |
- OH Leuven has the fewest dropped points from leading position (2)
- OH Leuven has the most clean sheets (5) at home
- OH Leuven has the most clean sheets (8)
- OH Leuven has the most matches over the total-line (12)
- OH Leuven have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Westerlo has the fewest points from losing position (0)
- Westerlo has the most scored goals (10) away
- Westerlo has the most scored goals in the first half (20)
- Westerlo has the the best goal difference (+6) away
- Westerlo have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded away.
- Westerlo have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Westerlo haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Lommel United | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -1 | 13 |
| 2 | Beerschot-Wilrijk | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | SV Roeselare | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| 4 | Westerlo | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | OH Leuven | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | -3 | 10 |
| 6 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 7 | Excelsior Virton | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 | Lokeren | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -8 | 5 |