Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Belgium
Leuven
€34.50m
Waregem
€16.35m
Preview
If you’re searching for the most insightful Leuven vs Waregem prediction, you’ve come to the right place. As the Jupiler Pro League gears up for another intriguing weekend, all eyes will be on the King Power at Den Dreef Stadion on December 7, 2025, at 18:15 GMT. Both OH Leuven and Zulte Waregem—often simply called Leuven and Waregem—are looking to find some consistency, and our sports betting experts at NerdyTips have done their homework to bring you the best betting odds, head to head stats, and tactical insights for this much-anticipated encounter.
Leuven have recently undergone a managerial shake-up, with Chris Coleman taking the reins in December 2024. Coleman, who’s no stranger to European football, is eager to stamp his authority on the side. He’s spoken about the need for a winning mentality and has already started tweaking tactics, favoring quick attacks down the flanks and balls in behind the opposition defense. This is a shift from the previous coach Oscar Garcia’s more patient, possession-based 5-3-1-1 system. Coleman’s assistant, Georgios Korakakis, is also on board, bringing fresh ideas to the training ground.
Currently, Leuven sit 14th in the table with 15 points from 16 matches. Their recent form is a mixed bag—impressive wins against Gent and Cercle Brugge, but also some tough losses and a few frustrating draws. Injuries and suspensions are piling up, with key midfielders like Siebe Schrijvers and Mathieu Maertens either out or doubtful, and defender Louis Patris suspended. The squad’s value, however, remains strong at €34.50m, suggesting there’s plenty of talent for Coleman to work with.
Waregem, meanwhile, are in 9th place with 21 points. Under head coach Sven Vandenbroeck, they’ve shown resilience, especially on the road, where they’ve drawn four of their last six away games. Waregem’s tactical approach leans towards aggressive pressing and quick transitions, a style that helped them climb up from the Challenger Pro League not too long ago. Their squad, valued at €16.35m, may not be as deep as Leuven’s, but they’ve proven hard to beat, especially when they stick to their disciplined defensive structure.
The head to head record between these sides is surprisingly balanced. Waregem won the last meeting 2-0 at home, despite Leuven dominating possession and shots. However, Leuven have taken three of the last six league encounters and tend to score at least twice in most of their recent meetings with Waregem. That said, Leuven’s home form is a concern—they’ve failed to win 80% of their last 15 home matches, which could give Waregem fans some hope.
Recent matches have also seen plenty of goals, with Leuven’s last four league games all going over 2.5 goals. Waregem, for their part, have become draw specialists away from home, making this a tough one to call for sports betting enthusiasts.
Let’s get down to the numbers. The latest betting odds have Leuven as slight favorites for a home win at 2.3, with a draw at 3.4 and a Waregem win at 3.5. Our AI model recommends a 1X bet (Leuven win or draw) as the safest tip, with a trust rating of 5.7/10 and odds of 1.37. The straight 1x2 prediction leans towards a Leuven win, albeit with moderate confidence (4.9/10, odds 2.3).
For those interested in goal markets, the over 1.5 goals prediction comes in at 1.3 odds with a 4.8 confidence rating. The expected final score? A 2:1 win for Leuven, though the AI anticipates Waregem could lead 0:1 at half-time before Leuven turn things around. Possession is forecast at 54% for the home side, with Leuven expected to register 15 shots (5 on target) compared to Waregem’s 10 (3 on target). Expect a total of 7 corners and a couple of yellow cards for Leuven, but none for the visitors.
In summary, while Leuven have the home advantage and a new manager bounce, Waregem’s stubborn away form means this could be closer than the odds suggest. Our Leuven vs Waregem prediction? Back Leuven to edge it, but don’t be surprised if Waregem make life difficult. After all, football has a way of making even the best predictions look a little silly sometimes.
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1X -270
Leuven to win or draw with odds of -2701 130
Leuven is expected to win with odds of 130Over 1.5 -333
At least 2 goals will be scored in the matchYes -143
Both teams are expected to score1X&O1.5 -137
Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
0:1
2:1
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4
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6
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 Waregem |
13-Sep-25
2:0
| Leuven  |
| Leuven |
04-Dec-24
5:0
| Waregem |
| Leuven |
04-Mar-23
4:2
| Waregem |
| Waregem |
08-Oct-22
2:5
| Leuven |
| Waregem |
26-Jan-22
1:1
| Leuven |
| Leuven |
24-Jul-21
1:1
| Waregem |
| Waregem |
21-Jan-21
2:3
| Leuven |
| Leuven |
03-Oct-20
2:1
| Waregem |
| Leuven |
18-Jul-20
2:0
| Waregem |
| Waregem |
23-Jan-16
2:2
| Leuven |
Recent Matches of Leuven| 12 Dec | W |
St. Liege.
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0:1
| Leuven.
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| 07 Dec | D |
Leuven.
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1:1
| Waregem.
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| 03 Dec | L |
Leuven.
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1:2
| Club B.
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| 30 Nov | L |
Genk.
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2:1
| Leuven.
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| 23 Nov | L |
Leuven.
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1:2
| St. Truiden.
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| 08 Nov | W |
Cercle B.
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1:2
| Leuven.
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| 02 Nov | W |
Leuven.
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4:0
| Gent.
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| 30 Oct | W |
Seraing.
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1:3
| Leuven.
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| 25 Oct | D |
KV Mechelen.
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1:1
| Leuven.
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| 18 Oct | L |
Leuven.
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0:1
| Club B.
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Recent Matches of Waregem
| 13 Dec | D | Waregem. |
2:2 |
RAAL L. |
| 07 Dec | D | Leuven. |
1:1 |
Waregem. |
| 03 Dec | L |  Union S. |
2:1 |
Waregem. |
| 29 Nov | D | Waregem. |
1:1 |
Cercle B. |
| 21 Nov | D |  St. Liege. |
0:0 |
Waregem. |
| 07 Nov | D |  Dender. |
2:2 |
Waregem. |
| 01 Nov | L | Waregem. |
1:4 |
Union S. |
| 29 Oct | W |  Spouwen-M. |
1:4 |
Waregem. |
| 26 Oct | D | Cercle B. |
1:1 |
Waregem. |
| 19 Oct | W | Waregem. |
4:1 |
Gent. |
Belgium - Jupiler Pro League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Union St. Gill | 17 | 32-10 | 37 |
| 2 |
St. Truiden | 17 | 26-20 | 33 |
| 3 |
Club Brugge KV | 17 | 24-17 | 32 |
| 4 |
Anderlecht | 17 | 23-17 | 31 |
| 5 |
KV Mechelen | 17 | 21-18 | 27 |
| 6 |
Standard Liege | 17 | 16-20 | 24 |
| 7 |
Gent | 17 | 25-25 | 23 |
| 8 |
Genk | 17 | 21-23 | 23 |
| 9 |
Zulte Waregem | 17 | 23-23 | 22 |
| 10 |
Antwerp | 17 | 18-18 | 20 |
| 11 |
KVC Westerlo | 17 | 25-26 | 20 |
| 12 |
Charleroi | 17 | 18-22 | 19 |
| 13 |
RAAL La Louvi | 17 | 12-17 | 18 |
| 14 |
OH Leuven | 17 | 18-27 | 16 |
| 15 |
Cercle Brugge | 17 | 20-26 | 13 |
| 16 |
Dender | 17 | 14-27 | 12 |
