Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs KV Oostende, Jupiler League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs KV Oostende — Jupiler League at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion.
- Oud-Heverlee Leuven 30 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
- KV Oostende 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bert Put
- Referee Ruben Wyns
- Referee Philippe Vandecauter
- Referee Laurent Willems
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | 57 |
| 4 | KAA Gent | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | RSC Anderlecht | 30 | 44 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 30 | 42 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liege | 30 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp FC | 30 | 35 |
| 11 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 30 | 34 |
| 12 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | 34 |
| 13 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 30 | 32 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 30 | 31 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 30 | 31 |
| 16 | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | 30 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | KV Oostende | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | KV Mechelen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Royal Excel Mouscron | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Dec | KV Kortrijk | A | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Royal Excel Mouscron | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Dec | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | KAA Gent | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | KV Kortrijk | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Nov | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Oud-Heverlee Leuven and KV Oostende get this one started.
- 5' Mamadou Thiam has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' The travelling KV Oostende supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Casper De Norre is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Oud-Heverlee Leuven.
- 25' Guillaume Hubert has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 29' A meaty challenge results in booking for Maxime D'Arpino on 29.
- 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' Against the run of play, Kristiyan Malinov has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 37' A moment of madness from Ari Skulason on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. KV Oostende will be frustrated.
- 42' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 46' Robbie D'Haese is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ari Skulason at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Oud-Heverlee Leuven and KV Oostende are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' Oud-Heverlee Leuven is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' Arthur Theate doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 64' KV Oostende are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 69' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 72' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Pierre-Yves Ngawa makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 77' Oud-Heverlee Leuven are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KV Oostende backline.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jelle Bataille.
- 79' The whistle greets Makhtar Gueye as he departs to be replaced by Mamadou Thiam.
- 80' The KV Oostende bench stirs into life. Makhtar Gueye is withdrawn and Mamadou Thiam gets his opportunity.
- 82' The referee has no hesitation. Pierre-Yves Ngawa is booked for Oud-Heverlee Leuven — Yellow card on 82.
- 87' Francois Marquet has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin Vandendriessche on 87 minute.
- 88' Daan Vekemans is replacing Casper De Norre for the Oud-Heverlee Leuven side.
- 89' A tactical swap from Oud-Heverlee Leuven — Olivier Myny on, Kamal Deen Sowah off on 89 minutes.
- Another three points for KV Oostende.
Lineups
Oud-Heverlee Leuven Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 11
- 10
- 23
-
24
Casper De Norre ↓ Daan Vekemans 88'
- 90
- 2
- 29
- 6
-
14
Kamal Deen Sowah ↓ Olivier Myny 89'
- 9
Bench
- 21
- 18
- 15
-
13
Mousa Ta'mari ↑ 80'
- 38
-
22
Olivier Myny ↑ 89'
-
33
Mathieu Maertens ↑ 79'
-
32
Daan Vekemans ↑ 88'
- 26
Coach
Marc Brys
KV Oostende Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
-
7
Makhtar Gueye ↓ Mamadou Thiam 79'
- 6
- 17
- 4
-
23
Ari Skulason ↓ Robbie D'Haese 46'
- 26
- 25
- 10
- 33
- 5
Bench
-
19
Mamadou Thiam ↑ 79'
-
29
Robbie D'Haese ↑ 46'
-
8
Francois Marquet ↑ 87'
- 15
- 99
- 21
- 34
Coach
Alexander Blessin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Makhtar Gueye | 2 |
| Fashion Sakala | 2 |
| Fraser Hornby | 2 |
| Mathieu Maertens | 2 |
| Jon Dagur THorsteinsson | 2 |
| Sory Kaba | 1 |
| Mousa Ta'mari | 1 |
| Levan Shengelia | 1 |
Head to Head
Oud-Heverlee Leuven Form
2020-12-26
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
1–2
KV Oostende
L
2020-12-20
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
1–2
KV Mechelen
L
2020-12-15
Royal Excel Mouscron
2–2
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
D
2020-12-12
KV Kortrijk
0–3
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
W
2020-12-08
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
2–0
Royal Excel Mouscron
W
2020-12-05
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
2–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3
Oud-Heverlee Leuven xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
KV Oostende xG
I would bet for:
Oud-Heverlee Leuven or KV Oostende 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KV Oostende win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Oud-Heverlee Leuven or Draw
62%
Draw or KV Oostende
67%
Oud-Heverlee Leuven or KV Oostende
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Oud-Heverlee Leuven win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Oud-Heverlee Leuven
| Handicap | Oud-Heverlee Leuven covers | Push | KV Oostende covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Oud-Heverlee Leuven keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
KV Oostende keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

