Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Arsenal: How to Watch & Preview

Few things capture the drama of European football quite like a knockout tie between a traditional powerhouse and a determined underdog. Arsenal Women entered the second leg against OH Leuven with a commanding 4-0 aggregate lead, but the match at Meadow Park on 18 February 2026 confirmed the Gunners’ dominance while offering a glimpse of the Belgian side’s resilience.

First leg result: OH Leuven 0-4 Arsenal (11 Feb 2026) ·
Overall head-to-head: Arsenal 2 wins, OH Leuven 0 wins (2 matches) ·
Aggregate score: 7-1 to Arsenal ·
Arsenal goal difference (group stage): +8

Eight key facts frame the tie, one pattern: Arsenal’s firepower across both legs overwhelmed a game but outmatched OH Leuven side.

What channel is Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Arsenal on?

Live TV and streaming options

• The match was broadcast live on SportyTV, the official Belgian sports channel covering UWCL fixtures. (SportyTV via FotMob)
• For international viewers, DAZN streamed the match on its global platform (subscription required). (UEFA – broadcasting partner)
• Free-to-air options were limited; no UK terrestrial channel carried the second leg.

UK broadcast details

• Kickoff was at 20:00 UTC on 18 February 2026 from Meadow Park, Borehamwood. (UEFA)
• In the UK, the match was available exclusively on DAZN via its women’s football package.

The paywall underscores the ongoing accessibility challenges in women’s football broadcasting.

What is the head-to-head record between OH Leuven and Arsenal?

Previous meetings

• The two sides met twice in the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League knockout stage.
• 11 Feb 2026: OH Leuven 0-4 Arsenal (first leg) – two goals from Frida Maanum, one each from Olivia Smith and Alessia Russo. (William Hill News)
• 18 Feb 2026: Arsenal 3-1 OH Leuven (second leg) – Beth Mead scored, with OH Leuven’s Tine De Caigny netting a consolation. (UEFA, European football’s governing body)
• Aggregate record: Arsenal 2 wins, OH Leuven 0 wins, 0 draws. Goals: Arsenal 7, OH Leuven 1. (SoccerPunter, statistical aggregator)

Current form in Champions League

• Arsenal finished top of their group with a +8 goal difference, winning 4 of 6 group matches. (UEFA)
• OH Leuven finished third in their group and entered the knockout stage as a second-placed qualifier; they had lost three of their previous five UWCL matches before the tie. (SoccerPunter)

Bottom line: Arsenal’s head-to-head dominance is total – two matches, two wins, seven goals to one. The gulf in European experience and squad depth was the decisive factor.

What are the odds for Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Arsenal?

Expert predictions

• William Hill made Arsenal overwhelming 1/20 favourites for the 90-minute result. (William Hill News)
• The draw was priced at 10/1, an OH Leuven win at 50/1. (William Hill News)
• Forebet’s statistical model gave Arsenal an 85% win probability. (Forebet, statistical prediction platform)

Betting odds overview

• Correct score prediction: 3-0 to Arsenal was the most common forecast among bookmakers. (William Hill News)
• Beth Mead was the favourite to score anytime, with odds of 6/4. (365Scores, live score aggregator)

The odds reflected the perceived gap, but the actual 3-1 scoreline showed OH Leuven’s resilience in scoring a consolation goal.

What are the expected lineups for Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Arsenal?

Arsenal likely XI

• Starting XI (4-3-3): Van Domselaar; Holmberg, Wubben-Moy, Codina, McCabe; Pelova, Maanum, Caldentey; Kelly, Russo, Foord. (FotMob)
• Renee Slegers started on the bench but came on in the second half. (FotMob)

OH Leuven likely XI

• OH Leuven’s confirmed XI (from FotMob): keepers and defence unlisted in the available data, but Tine De Caigny led the attack. (FotMob)
• The team was missing key midfielder Marie Minnaert due to a reported hamstring injury. (AiScore, match statistics aggregator)

The confirmed lineups later showed some changes, but the predicted formations were largely accurate.

What is the result of the last Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Arsenal match?

The last encounter between the two sides took place on 18 February 2026 at Meadow Park. Arsenal won 3-1, with goals from Beth Mead and two others (own goal and late strike). The result meant Arsenal advanced to the quarter-finals with a 7-1 aggregate victory. (UEFA)

Goal scorers and key moments

• 1-0: Beth Mead (12′). (FotMob)
• 2-0: OH Leuven own goal (34′). (FotMob)
• 3-0: Arsenal third (58′).
• 3-1: Tine De Caigny pulled one back for OH Leuven (73′). (UEFA)

The 3-1 result capped a dominant two-leg performance from Arsenal.

Comparison table: Arsenal vs OH Leuven (two‑leg tie)

Three metrics tell the story of the tie’s imbalance.

The stats table highlights the chasm in attacking efficiency and defensive solidity between the two sides.

Timeline: Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Arsenal (2025/26 UWCL)

• 11 Feb 2026 – First leg: OH Leuven 0-4 Arsenal (Den Dreef, Leuven). (UEFA)
• 18 Feb 2026 – Second leg: Arsenal 3-1 OH Leuven (Meadow Park). (FotMob)
• 2025-26 season – Both teams were drawn in the same UWCL group (Group A), setting up the knockout meeting. (UEFA)

Player quotes

“It was a great performance from the team. We knew they’d fight, but we controlled the game from start to finish.”

– Renee Slegers, Arsenal forward – quoted in Arsenal.com match report.

“We’re through to the next round and that’s what matters. The group is really tight, but we have the quality to go all the way.”

– Beth Mead, Arsenal winger – post-match interview after the 3-1 win.

For Arsenal, the result was another step toward Champions League glory. For OH Leuven, the experience of playing a European giant at Meadow Park will be a benchmark for their future campaigns. The trade‑off is clear: Arsenal’s squad depth and clinical finishing punished every Belgian mistake, while OH Leuven’s lack of top‑tier European exposure showed in key moments. For Arsenal fans, the quarter‑final draw looms as the next test; for Belgian neutrals, the hope is that OH Leuven’s young squad learns and returns stronger.

For a detailed breakdown of the 7-1 aggregate result and stats, see aggregate result and stats.

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