Oud-Heverlee Leuven W vs Arsenal W Prediction 11.02.2026 | UEFA Women's Champions League
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- Competition: UEFA Women's Champions League
- Date: Wednesday, 11th, February 2026
- Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CET
- Venue: Den Dreef (Heverlee)
Reigning European champions Arsenal Women travel to the King Power at Den Dreef Stadion on Wednesday evening to face Belgian title-holders Oud-Heverlee Leuven in the first leg of their UEFA Women's Champions League knockout round play-off.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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OH Leuven W
0 : 3
Arsenal W
UEFA Women's Champions League
The two sides previously met in the league phase, where Arsenal Women were dominant in a commanding 3-0 victory, and a similar script is expected to unfold once again.
Leuven W team overview
Oud-Heverlee Leuven Women enter this historic UEFA Women’s Champions League knockout play-off as the season’s biggest surprise, having already cemented their place in history as the first Belgian side to reach this stage of the competition.
Currently dominating domestically, Leuven boast an impressive 14 wins from their opening 16 fixtures. They arrive in scintillating form in the new 2026 calendar year, winning all five of their opening matches — including a commanding 3-0 triumph over title rivals Anderlecht.
While memories of a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in December’s group stage remain fresh, the Leuven Lions have proven they can challenge Europe’s elite. This was highlighted by a resilient goalless draw at Paris FC and an eye-catching 2-1 victory over Twente, showcasing their ability to compete on the continental stage.
Jada Conijnenberg, who has spearheaded the attack with three goals during their European journey, remains the main threat for Leuven, while goalkeeper Lowiese Seynhaeve has been a heroic figure between the posts, leading the tournament in saves and providing a backbone for the team’s ambitions.
Last matches of
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OH Leuven W
2 : 0
Zulte-Waregem W
Super League Women
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OH Leuven W
2 : 0
Gent W
Super League Women
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OH Leuven W
4 : 1
Genk W
Super League Women
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Zulte-Waregem W
0 : 5
OH Leuven W
Super League Women
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OH Leuven W
2 : 1
St. Liege W
Super League Women
lineup
Goalkeeper
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29
Lowiese Seynhaeve
Defenders
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3
Kim Everaerts
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6
Zenia Mertens
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25
Linde Veefkind
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4
Virág Nagy
Midfielders
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8
Sára Pusztai
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21
Flo Hermans
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30
Julie Biesmans
Forwards
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10
Aurélie Reynders
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19
Jeslynn Kuijpers
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2
Saar Janssen
Arsenal W team overview
Meanwhile, the reigning European champions arrive at Den Dreef buoyed by a historic week, having been crowned the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup winners in early February after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time triumph over Brazil’s Corinthians in the final.
Renee Slegers’ side have successfully carried that momentum back into domestic action, cementing their status as one of England’s in-form teams with a narrow yet impressive 1-0 victory over league leaders Manchester City just days ago.
Despite the frustration of narrowly missing out on direct quarter-final qualification, finishing fifth in the league stage, the Gunners will be confident of replicating their December heroics at Den Dreef, when they dismantled Leuven W with three unanswered goals on the final day of the previous round.
While inspirational defender Leah Williamson has returned to lead the backline, the squad continues to adapt to the absence of key goalkeeper Anneke Borbe, who suffered a serious head injury in the Champions Cup final, a setback that remains a concern heading into this fixture.
Last matches of
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Arsenal W
1 : 0
Manchester City W
Women's Super League
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Arsenal W
1 : 0
Corinthians W
FIFA Women's Champions Cup
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Arsenal W
6 : 0
FAR Rabat W
FIFA Women's Champions Cup
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Chelsea W
0 : 2
Arsenal W
Women's Super League
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Arsenal W
0 : 1
Manchester United W
League Cup Women
lineup
Goalkeeper
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14
Daphne van Domselaar
Defenders
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11
Katie McCabe
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7
Steph Catley
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3
Lotte Wubben-Moy
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2
Emily Fox
Midfielders
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8
Mariona Caldentey
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10
Kim Little
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19
Caitlin Foord
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23
Alessia Russo
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9
Beth Mead
Forwards
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15
Olivia Smith
Prediction
While Oud-Heverlee Leuven have transformed the Den Dreef into something of a sanctuary this season, the daunting task of hosting the reigning European and World champions is a different proposition entirely. The Belgian side’s defensive resolve—underpinned by Lowiese Seynhaeve's shot-stopping heroics—should ensure they remain competitive for longer than they did in the December meeting, but Arsenal's superior squad depth and knockout pedigree are likely to prove decisive.
Renee Slegers’s side are currently operating like a well-oiled machine, and with Alessia Russo in clinical form supported by a rejuvenated Chloe Kelly, we expect the Gunners to dictate the tempo from the outset. Although the hosts may find joy on the counter-attack through their domestic league-leading pace, Arsenal’s tactical discipline should see them nullify the threat and head back to North London with a comfortable two-goal cushion, effectively placing one foot in the quarter-finals.
Four Reasons we expect Under 3.5 Goals
- OH Leuven W have conceded just one goal in their first five appearances of 2026.
- Nine of the last ten Leuven W home matches have seen fewer than three goals.
- Arsenal W have kept a clean sheet in four of their last five visits.
- The first meeting between these rivals was a one-sided affair, with Arsenal W scoring three unanswered goals.
Main prediction -
Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.93
vs standings in UEFA Women's Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona W | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20 - 3 | +17 | 16 |
| 2 | OL Lyonnes W | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 - 5 | +13 | 16 |
| 3 | Chelsea W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20 - 3 | +17 | 14 |
| 4 | Bayern Munich W | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 - 13 | +1 | 13 |
| 5 | Arsenal W | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 - 6 | +5 | 12 |
| 6 | Manchester United W | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 - 9 | -2 | 12 |
| 7 | Real Madrid W | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 - 7 | +6 | 11 |
| 8 | Juventus W | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 - 8 | +5 | 10 |
| 9 | Wolfsburg W | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 - 10 | +3 | 9 |
| 10 | Paris W | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 - 9 | -3 | 8 |
| 11 | Atletico Madrid W | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 - 9 | +4 | 7 |
| 12 | OH Leuven W | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 - 10 | -5 | 6 |
| 13 | Vålerenga W | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 - 9 | -5 | 4 |
| 14 | Roma W | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 - 19 | -10 | 4 |
| 15 | FC Twente W | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 - 10 | -6 | 3 |
| 16 | SL Benfica W | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 - 11 | -7 | 2 |
| 17 | Paris SG W | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 - 12 | -8 | 2 |
| 18 | St. Polten W | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 - 28 | -25 | 1 |