Predictions & Statistics

Genk come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 1 place with 28 points after 33 matches. The return of 13 wins, 10 draws, and 10 defeats, together with goals at 48:48, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through D. Heymans (10 goals), Z. El Ouahdi (8 goals), Oh Hyeon-Gyu (6 goals), with creative support from K. Karetsas (10 assists), J. Steuckers (6 assists), D. Heymans (4 assists), while their defending has remained quite vulnerable. At home, the split of 6 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses supports the view of a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward a more cautious and defensive approach.

Charleroi sit 5 with 20 points after 33 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Across the season they have posted 10 wins, 7 draws, and 16 defeats, and the 40:45 goal record continues to suggest poor form with results showing a clear downward trend. Their attacking burden often falls on P. Guiagon (8 goals), A. Bernier (5 goals), Y. Titraoui (4 goals), with creative support from P. Guiagon (5 assists), Etienne Camara (3 assists), Jakob Napoleon Romsaas (3 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have managed 5 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.