Anderlecht face OH Leuven on Friday evening, hoping to extend their unbeaten run. However, with only one win in their last three matches, the pressure is on Besnik Hasi's squad to secure a victory against a struggling OH Leuven side. The match is set to take place at Den Dreef, where the home team is feeling the heat.
OH Leuven's Woes
OH Leuven's new head coach, David Hubert, is facing challenges in getting his team to perform consistently. The team's struggles are evident in their recent form, having lost two matches in a row. The return of Sory Kaba, who scored in his first game back from Spanish football, provided a brief moment of joy, but it wasn't enough to prevent a 2-1 home defeat to RAAL La Louviere.
Scoring goals has been a significant issue for OH Leuven, managing only seven goals in eight games. Their defense hasn't fared much better, conceding the second-highest number of goals with 16. This combination of poor offense and leaky defense is a recipe for disaster, leaving them languishing in 15th place in the Pro League.
Anderlecht's Ambitions
Anderlecht's recent 1-0 win over Gent propelled them to second place, highlighting the unpredictable start to the season for many teams. The Mauves are aiming to capitalize on the upcoming weeks to build a consistent run of form. Similar to OH Leuven, Anderlecht has struggled with scoring, netting only two goals in their last five games. However, their defense has been relatively solid, conceding just one goal in their past three matches, despite some injuries.
Historical Context
Recent encounters between these two sides have often resulted in draws, with the last three games ending in a stalemate, including a 0-0 draw in their most recent meeting. Anderlecht will be hoping to replicate their dominant 5-1 victory over OH Leuven from October 2023.
Prediction
Considering the teams' current form and historical data, Anderlecht are the favourites to win this match. They are currently 6th in the league, while OH Leuven is struggling in 15th place. Anderlecht's away form has been commendable, with 2 wins out of 3 matches. A betting tip would lean towards an away victory for RSC Anderlecht.