OH Leuven vs Antwerp - Jupiler Pro League

Tactical intrigue takes centre stage on March 22, 2026 as OH Leuven and Antwerp prepare to square off at the home ground, with both managers known for their strategic nuance in the Jupiler Pro League. The spectacle was once again on show ahead of Nice’s Europa League clash with AS Roma on Thursday, but what was supposed to be a display of power and pride quickly turned into a far more comical scene.

Both OH Leuven and Antwerp will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Jupiler Pro League. The hosts have found wins hard to come by, D across their last five telling the story of a win rate of 0%. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, LLLDW in their last five reflecting a win rate of 33.33%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. The 24-year-old finished first in one of Arsenal's big pre-season testing challenges - a 1.4km run at full pace.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. OH Leuven will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Antwerp must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. A month before his death, he was also arrested in Arkansas on charges including possession of a controlled substance.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Hjulmand has time to set himself and with Heaton beaten, the midfielder's shot crashes off the post and away.

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. With the sides so closely matched, a 2-2 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. And Fonseca does not place too much weight on the decision of Roberto Martinez to omit him from the World Cup squad in favour of his Benfica team-mate Tomas Araujo.