Antwerp vs OH Leuven - Jupiler Pro League

Tactical intrigue takes centre stage on April 18, 2026 as Antwerp and OH Leuven prepare to square off at the home ground, with both managers known for their strategic nuance in the Jupiler Pro League. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Jupiler Pro League contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — LLLDW over their last five, a win rate of 33.33%. OH Leuven are in the midst of a slump, D over their last five and a paltry win rate of 0% summing up their struggles. Where Antwerp have leaned on defensive discipline, OH Leuven have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Tim Sherwood makes his predictions for the new Premier League season, including who he thinks will make the top four in the table.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Antwerp will look to impose their style on home soil, while OH Leuven are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Amad won possession in the PSG half before laying the ball off for Bryan Mbeumo to score.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Arsenal have signed midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle in a £75m transfer.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 2-2 draw feels like a fitting result. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".