Charleroi welcome Standard Liege at Stade du Pays de Charleroi in the Belgian Pro League on Saturday. Both teams are enduring challenging times and need to straighten things out as soon as possible.
Charleroi have dropped 12 points in their last five league matches, claiming one win - their fifth this term. They are 11th with 17 points. Charleroi could descend to the relegation zone if they lose this weekend but could leap two places forward if they win.
Les Zèbres are yet to clinch the top flight and don’t look likely to do so this time. Last season they finished 13th – three places above the floor. Charleroi last beat Standard in 2021, while the visitors' last visit to Charleroi ended in a draw.
Standard, meanwhile, beat Cercle Brugge 1-0 in their previous game following a 5-0 bashing against Gent. The visitors have shed six points in their last five league matches, hindering their push to the top-five. They sit eighth with 21 points, behind Westerlo on goal difference.
Les Rouches have won the Pro League 10 times, with their last win coming in 2008-09. Last season, they finished 12th, having finished runner-up in 2017–18. Standard have three defeats in their last three trips.
Charleroi vs Standard Liege Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Charleroi have lost thrice in their last five matches against Standard.
- The hosts have won once and lost twice in their last five home matches with Standard.
- Charleroi have won thrice and lost once in their last five home matches.
- Standard have won once and lost four times in their last five road outings.
- Charleroi have won once and lost four times in their last five matches, while Standard have won thrice and lost twice in the same period.
- Form Guide: Charleroi – L-W-L-L-L; Standard – W-L-W-W-L
Charleroi vs Standard Liege Prediction
Charleroi will look to claim another home win following their 1-0 success against Westerlo, but the visitors could prove difficult to handle.
Standard will take confidence from their H2H record with Charleroi, with 61 wins and 20 defeats. Charleroi, though, come in as the favourites due to their home advantage.
Prediction: Charleroi 2-1 Standard
Charleroi vs Standard Liege Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Charleroi
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Charleroi to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Standard to score - Yes