Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +5 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-2D-3L · -5 goal difference
BetGenius backs Charleroi or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Charleroi welcome Cercle Brugge in round seven of the Jupiler Pro League looking to maintain their strong early-season momentum. The hosts have collected 15 points from their opening six fixtures, winning five matches and suffering just one defeat against table-toppers Union St. Gilloise. Operating with a settled 4-2-3-1 formation, Charleroi have established themselves in fourth place.
In contrast, Cercle Brugge travel south still searching for their first league victory of the campaign. The visitors sit 15th in the standings with three draws and three losses from six matches. Defensive resilience has been hard to find, as they have conceded 11 goals across those six outings without managing a single clean sheet.
Charleroi have been remarkably consistent in front of goal, scoring in every league match this season and averaging 2.3 goals per game at home. While Cercle Brugge have managed two away draws, the contrasting trajectory between the two sides points toward the home team controlling the tempo of this encounter.
Combined scoring rate: 3.3 goals per game (Charleroi at home plus Cercle Brugge away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union St. GilloisePromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 6 | +16 | 16 |
| 2 | GentPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 6 | +8 | 16 |
| 3 | Club Brugge KVPromotion - Europa League (Qualification) | 6 | +9 | 15 |
| 4 | CharleroiPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 6 | +7 | 15 |
| 5 | Zulte Waregem | 6 | +6 | 11 |
| 6 | Standard Liege | 6 | +2 | 11 |
| 7 | Anderlecht | 6 | -1 | 10 |
| 12 | Lommel United | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 | KVC Westerlo | 6 | -3 | 7 |
| 14 | RAAL La Louvière | 6 | -5 | 4 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge | 6 | -5 | 3 |
| 16 | KV Mechelen | 6 | -9 | 2 |
| 17 | OH LeuvenRelegation - Challenger Pro League | 6 | -10 | 1 |
| 18 | KortrijkRelegation - Challenger Pro League | 6 | -14 | 0 |
the last 10 meetings are split 4-4 with 2 drawn, averaging 3.4 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Charleroi have won five of their six league fixtures this season, displaying reliable offensive output by scoring in every game and averaging two goals per match overall. Cercle Brugge remain winless after six rounds, conceding 11 goals and failing to keep a clean sheet in any match. Covering both a home victory and a draw provides a well-supported position given Cercle Brugge's propensity to share the points on their travels.
Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
