Oud-Heverlee Leuven — Club Brugge : Match Preview and Prediction for October 18,2025

Oud-Heverlee Leuven: Managerial Shake-Up

Oud-Heverlee Leuven finds itself in a precarious situation, having parted ways with their head coach just before a crucial fixture against Club Brugge, following the international break. David Huber, who had managed Anderlecht previously and started this season with Heverlee, made an unexpected return to Union in Brussels due to an urgent managerial change, leaving the championship strugglers without guidance.The hosts are currently languishing in second-to-last place after ten league rounds, having suffered defeats in three of their last four outings. Their last match before the international interval saw Heverlee fall 0-2 to Westerlo, a result that ultimately marked Huber’s final game before his move to the champions’ camp in Brussels. For the upcoming clash against the league’s vice-champions, the team will be under the interim stewardship of Huber’s assistant while a permanent replacement is sought.

Club Brugge: Form and Squad Updates

Prior to the break, Club Brugge experienced a narrow Champions League defeat in Bergamo (1-2), conceding crucial late goals due to defensive lapses in what was otherwise an evenly contested match. Despite this, they managed to secure a vital 1-0 victory over Union in the league immediately afterwards, a first in a long time, heading into the international hiatus with a slightly uplifted mood.Nicky Hayen’s side underwent a significant midfield overhaul this summer but has maintained its high standards. Key figures like Vanaken and Tsioilis, who have been instrumental in the ‘Dark Blues” recent successes, remain in the squad. Currently, the visitors trail Union by three points in the league. Given Heverlee’s recent coaching change, Club Brugge will undoubtedly look to capitalize on the instability. However, they will be without Mignolet and Onyedika for this match, both of whom are still recovering from their respective injuries.