OH Leuven vs Genk - Jupiler Pro League

The history between OH Leuven and Genk lends this Jupiler Pro League fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on May 23, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

Both OH Leuven and Genk will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Jupiler Pro League. OH Leuven are mired in a difficult campaign, D over their last five and a paltry win rate of 0% painting a bleak picture. Genk have blown hot and cold, DDWDW across their last five and a season win rate of 33.33%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. Michael Carrick has spoken on why Marcus Rashford did not feature for Manchester United in the club's most recent pre-season outing.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. OH Leuven may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Genk have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Amad won possession in the PSG half before laying the ball off for Bryan Mbeumo to score.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Sure, Scott O’Neil has managed to secure new investment for LIV Golf, but the league will surely operate under certain financial constraints going forward.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Jupiler Pro League picture. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.