OH Leuven - Standard Liege

OH Leuven enter this matchday 4 fixture at King Power at Den Dreef looking to recover from a difficult start to the campaign. Recent league outings have proven challenging, with back-to-back defeats against Sporting Charleroi and Club Brugge leaving the hosts searching for their first points. In contrast, Standard Liege arrive with momentum following a 2-0 victory over RAAL La Louviere on 21 August 2026. Prior to that win, the visitors navigated high-scoring draws against KV Mechelen and Cercle Brugge, showcasing an ability to remain competitive in tight encounters despite the absence of the injured Marco Ilaimaharitra.

History between these two sides remains evenly contested, with their most recent meeting on 8 May 2026 ending in a 2-1 win for Standard Liege. The expected XI for OH Leuven features Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi leading the line, while Standard Liege look to Adnane Abid to maintain their recent attacking form. As the sides clash on 29 August 2026, the focus shifts to whether the hosts can tighten their defensive structure or if the visitors will extend their unbeaten run.