Standard Liege enters their home match looking to confirm their status as a solid mid-table team in the Belgian league. It's no coincidence that they're in the top half of the table: they've picked up 10 points in their last five matches, including wins against their arch-rivals. Home play gives them confidence—they know how to press and control the game.
Oud-Heverlee Leuven, on the other hand, is languishing at the bottom of the table and is clearly nervous. Their results are a lottery: they can snatch a win today, only to crumble defensively tomorrow. On the road, the team looks completely lost, often losing even to lesser opponents.
The hosts are stronger in class, more consistent in their play, and more motivated. The match is unlikely to be a spectacular one, but Standard Liege must do their job: not lose, and most likely win through discipline and one or two well-executed chances.
