Prediction RFC Seraing vs OH Leuven 2025/2026 season – Betting Tips for the Belgian Cup on 30/10/2025

A tight Belgian Cup tie at Stade du Pairay

The Round of 32 clash between RFC Seraing and OH Leuven promises a cagey, tactical encounter under the lights of Stade du Pairay on 30/10/2025. Seraing arrive buoyed by the comfort of home soil and a run of compact results — draws pepper their recent calendar and have kept the side hard to break down. OH Leuven, meanwhile, come with a prosaic mixture of narrow defeats and stalemates from the Pro League; their confidence will be fragile after a string of inconsistent performances on the road. The venue in Seraing (capacity 8,207) will be a familiar, intimate setting where margins matter and set-pieces or a single moment could decide who advances.

Form, recent meetings and the feel of the contest

Neither team has enjoyed a free-scoring autumn. RFC Seraing’s recent ledger reads a succession of draws and a couple of tight losses; their latest Challenger Pro League outing ended 1-1 against Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring, with Matteo Scarpinati singled out as the best performer on that day. OH Leuven’s last result saw them share the spoils 1-1 at Mechelen, where Ewoud Pletinckx earned top billing — another sign that matches between these two often hinge on disciplined defending and moments of individual quality. The historical cup encounter recorded here shows OH Leuven beating Seraing 2-0 in a previous Round of 32, underlining that knockout football has swung both ways between these clubs. But the immediate trajectory suggests low volatility: draws and narrow scorelines have dominated both teams’ recent pages.

Tactically, expect both coaches to prioritise solidity. HomeTeamStats for Seraing indicate limited goals conceded at home in the sample available and a tendency toward matches without both teams scoring, which further supports a defensive setup. OH Leuven’s away template this season has not been prolific; their capacity to break down a parked bus at an away ground that fosters a tight atmosphere may be limited.

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Betting suggestion (end of preview): Given the recent pattern of draws, low-scoring affairs and defensive caution from both sides, the most sensible market to target here is the goals market rather than backing a clear 1X2 outcome. Back Under 2.5 goals — expect a tight, low-scoring cup tie where a single strike separates the sides. Stake conservatively and consider in-play hedging if the match opens early, keeping discipline on your bankroll.