OH Leuven vs Royal Antwerp Prediction: Visitors to make it to next round

OH Leuven is scheduled to welcome Royal Antwerp to the Den Dreef Stadium on Wednesday for the quarterfinals of the 2023-24 Beker van Belgie campaign. Here, you will discover detailed match previews along with betting opportunities.

OH Leuven has faced challenges in securing positive results in the Jupiler Pro League this season, and they are looking to turn their fortunes around in the domestic cup this week. In the opening round of the tournament, they convincingly defeated Eendracht Elene Grotenberge with a 5-0 scoreline. The subsequent round saw them triumph over Royal Knokke in a penalty shootout. In their recent club-friendly match against Sparta Rotterdam, OH Leuven staged a comeback, securing a 1-2 victory. Notably, Konan Ndri and Youssef Maziz played pivotal roles by scoring in the 89th and 90th minutes, respectively, to reverse the outcome.

Regrettably, OH Leuven has struggled to maintain a solid defensive performance in recent games. In five of their last six matches, they have conceded goals, totaling nine goals against them during this period. The challenge for Oud-Heverlee Leuven lies in achieving defensive stability throughout the full 90 minutes of play.

Royal Antwerp started their Beker van Belgie campaign by defeating second-tier side Lierse Kempenzonen 4-1 in their tournament opener last November. Their journey continued in the last 16, where they faced Sporting Charleroi and secured an impressive 5-2 comeback victory. In this match, three different players, including Vincent Janssen and the 17-year-old George Ilenikhena, contributed with braces.

As the current holders of the domestic cup, Royal Antwerp aims to make history by becoming the first team in the 21st century to successfully defend their Beker van Belgie title.

Leuven's recent outcome marked a departure from a series of consecutive defeats, and they aim to capitalize on this momentum come Wednesday. Nevertheless, their home record is less favorable, with three losses in their last four matches, suggesting potential challenges in this encounter.

Antwerp, on the contrary, concluded their latest match, ending a commendable six-game unbeaten streak. Eager to recover, they enter the midweek clash as the stronger side. Given their overall strength, the visitors are poised to secure a place in the semifinals.