Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Genk predictions, May 23, 2026

May 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Belgian Jupiler Pro League, on Saturday,

Oud-Heverlee Leuven

Genk

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### Match Preview: Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs. Racing Genk

On May 23, 2026, Oud-Heverlee Leuven will host Racing Genk in a critical clash in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League. Both teams come into the match struggling for form, with Leuven winning just 1 of their last 5 matches, while Genk also secured only 1 victory during the same period.

Oud-Heverlee Leuven will be looking to leverage their home advantage to boost their standing. Despite their recent struggles, they have shown resilience in home fixtures, often utilizing a compact defensive setup combined with counter-attacking capabilities. However, they will need to improve their goal-scoring efficiency, which has been lacking in recent outings.

Racing Genk, on the other hand, is known for their fast-paced attacking style and technical versatility, which can exploit defensive lapses. With a slightly better overall squad depth, Genk will aim to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities from the flanks.

Current bookmaker odds favor the away side at 2.01, in contrast to Leuven’s odds of 3.46. Our model indicates a 47.9% probability of an away victory, suggesting that Genk may hold the upper hand. However, given the unpredictable nature of football, anything is possible in this matchup.

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Leuven
27.6%		 Draw
25%		 Genk
47.5%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 3.46 3.82 2.01

Latest Results

15.05.26 Oud-Heverlee Leuven – Royal Antwerp FC – 3:0
08.05.26 Standard Liège – Oud-Heverlee Leuven – 2:1
02.05.26 KVC Westerlo – Oud-Heverlee Leuven – 3:3
25.04.26 Oud-Heverlee Leuven – SC Charleroi – 0:2
21.04.26 Oud-Heverlee Leuven – KVC Westerlo – 0:2		 16.05.26 Standard Liège – Racing Genk – 0:0
10.05.26 Racing Genk – KVC Westerlo – 3:0
02.05.26 SC Charleroi – Racing Genk – 2:0
25.04.26 Racing Genk – Standard Liège – 1:1
21.04.26 Racing Genk – SC Charleroi – 1:1

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Leuven won 1.
  • Leuven is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Genk has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Leuven may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Genk is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Leuven won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 18:37. (average 0.9:1.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Leuven won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 12:16. (average 1.3:1.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.04.26 Racing Genk – Oud-Heverlee Leuven – 0:0
    30.11.25 Racing Genk – Oud-Heverlee Leuven – 2:1
    15.08.25 Oud-Heverlee Leuven – Racing Genk – 1:2
    11.01.25 Racing Genk – Oud-Heverlee Leuven – 2:0
    03.08.24 Oud-Heverlee Leuven – Racing Genk – 3:1

    Standings

    Championship Group

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Club Brugge KV 7 6 0 1 20:7 13 50
    2 Royale Union SG 7 5 1 1 11:4 7 49
    3 St. Truiden ✔ 8 3 2 3 10:8 2 40
    4 Anderlecht 7 2 1 4 10:15 -5 29
    5 Gent 8 0 5 3 4:9 -5 28
    6 KV Mechelen 7 1 1 5 5:17 -12 27

    Belgian Jupiler Pro League Outrights

    1. Club Brugge: 1.46 (64.26%)

    2. Royale Union SG: 2.63 (35.74%)

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