Leuven vs Westerlo Prediction: The two teams will not give in easily

King Power at Den Dreef Stadion will host the Jupiler Pro League contest between Leuven and Westerlo. The two teams could not secure a win in their last league game. Which team wins this one? Below, I will preview this game and offer predictions. 

Leuven

Leuven played Antwerp the previous weekend and they settled for a 2-2 draw. In that encounter, this team came from behind twice to avoid defeat, thanks to Ewoud Pletinckx and Ezechiel Banzuzi’s strikes. In the meantime, Leuven's recent matches ended with one defeat, coming against Club Brugge in a 1-0 contest. In other encounters, this team picked up wins over KV Mechelen and Dender while drawing Gent. Heading into this game, Leuven have not lost any of their last eight home matches, where they won five and drew five. 

Westerlo

Westerlo played Charleroi in their last league game and they ended on the losing end. In a 1-3 encounter, Westerlo saw a first-half lead overturned to a defeat, as Luka Vuskovic's 31st-minute goal could not secure a point for this side at the end of the final whistle. However, prior encounters to that defeat saw this team go three matches without defeat. In that run, Westerlo defeated Standard Liege and Kortrijk while drawing Cercle Brugge. Away from home, Westerlo won one and drew one of their last five matches. 

Expert Betting Tips

Westerlo and Leuven have been exciting to watch and their past meetings did end with close scores. While looking at their recent meetings, it is clear this game will end with close scores. However, at home, Leuven has been a bit better, but I feel Westerlo's level of goal-scoring performance will see them be the better side. I will back this game to end with both teams scoring, and Leuven winning. 

Our first option is over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.66 on 1Xbet

Our second option is a win for Westerlo with odds at 2.87 on Bet365

Our last option is both teams to score and over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.83 on Betway