OH Leuven vs KVC Westerlo - Jupiler Pro League

A fascinating Jupiler Pro League chapter awaits on April 21, 2026 when OH Leuven take on KVC Westerlo at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. The left-back was taken off in the final minutes against Everton with cramp, and was not risked for the Champions League clash vs Sabah on Thursday.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when OH Leuven and KVC Westerlo cross paths in the Jupiler Pro League, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. Results have been in short supply for the hosts, with D across their last five and a campaign win rate of 0% that makes for grim reading. KVC Westerlo have struggled to string results together away from home, W over their last five with a win rate of 33.33%. Where OH Leuven have built their campaign on solidity, KVC Westerlo have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. OH Leuven will look to impose their style on home soil, while KVC Westerlo are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. After the loss, a lot of questions began to be raised about their different approach to preparing for the game.

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 wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Aston Villa have beaten Newcastle to the signing of Johan Manzambi after completing a club-record £59.5m deal for the midfielder from Freiburg.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 2-2 draw is easy to envisage. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The Spaniard heading to Barca all but rules out a midfield departure from the Bernabeu and thus United will likely have to look elsewhere.