Anderlecht vs OH Leuven Prediction and Betting Tips | 10th August 2024

Anderlecht will welcome OH Leuven to Lotto Park in the Belgian Pro League on Saturday. Both sides are off to a good start but it's early days yet.

Anderlecht vs OH Leuven Preview

The hosts opened their campaign with a 1-0 home win against Sint-Truiden before recording a shock 2-1 win on the road against giants Antwerp. They sit second in the standings with six points ahead of matchday three. Westerlo hold the top spot on six points and a +5 goal differential.

Paars-wit finished third last season, extending their trophy drought to eight seasons. They last won the top flight in 2016–17, when they set the record of most titles – 34. Anderlecht and OH Leuven’s last clash ended in a 1-1 draw. OH Leuven were sent to the cleaners (5-1) in their last visit to Lotto Park.

The visitors opened their campaign by sharing the spoils with Beerschot following a goalless draw in an away fixture. OH Leuven won their second game at home against Genk 3-1 to snatch the third spot in the table on four points. They will be looking to extend their impressive away record, as they are unbeaten in their last five trips.

OHL finished 10th out of 16 teams last season. They are yet to win the top flight but their brilliant start to life this term could make them start dreaming. However, they will likely face an uphill battle at Lotto Park. OH Leuven have been largely unsuccessful at the venue but breaking the jinx could start with this game.

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Anderlecht vs OH Leuven Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Anderlecht have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five matches against OH Leuven.
• Both teams have met 18 times, with Anderlecht winning eight times as opposed to three for OH Leuven.
• Anderlecht have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five matches at home against OH Leuven.
• OH Leuven have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five matches on the road.
• Anderlecht have won four times and lost once in their last five matches while OH Leuven have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Anderlecht – W-W-W-W-L, OH Leuven – W-D-L-W-W.

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Anderlecht vs OH Leuven Prediction

Denmark international Anders Dreyer emerged as Anderlecht’s top scorer last season and also as the league’s overall second-best in the goal charts. He remains the hosts’ main attacking threat.

OH Leuven will count on their robust away form as well as their excellent goalkeeper Tobe Leysen, who claimed several clean sheets last season.

Anderlecht are the favorites based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: Anderlecht 3-1 OH Leuven

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Anderlecht vs OH Leuven Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Anderlecht to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Anderlecht to score first – Yes

Tip 4: OH Leuven to score - Yes