Mechelen vs Royal Charleroi Prediction 7 December 2025
💥 In the upcoming match, Mechelen host Charleroi in the national league. Both teams sit mid-table, but the hosts have a slight edge, currently holding fifth place. Mechelen have been consistent at home, as evidenced by their recent results and solid defense. Charleroi, on the other hand, have not impressed on the road, yet they strive to remain competitive with their counter-attacking style. How will their clash unfold? Read the prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's the comparative statistics from that encounter (home team - Charleroi):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corners: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 0.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Mechelen and Charleroi:
- 48 matches played;
- home victories - 19, away victories - 17, draws - 12;
- goals scored - 60 for the hosts, 67 for the visitors;
- average goals in the first half - 1.04, in the second half - 1.6;
- average total goals per match - 2.65.
Head-to-head statistics Mechelen - Royal Charleroi

Mechelen Team Overview
The team's latest official match took place in the Belgian Cup, with Charleroi as the home side and Mechelen as the visitors. The game concluded with a 2-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Mechelen vs Charleroi):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 0 vs 6.
Mechelen, also known as the "Kakkers," currently sit fifth in the standings with six wins and four losses this season. Their recent form is mixed, with two victories and three defeats in their last five outings. However, they remain formidable at home, boasting an unbeaten streak of 10 matches against Charleroi. Their playing style emphasizes ball control and a solid defense, though their attacking stats often leave fans wanting more-they have scored less than 1.5 goals in each of their last five games.
Match Results: Mechelen

Royal Charleroi Team Overview
The last official match the current visitors played was in the Belgian Cup, with Charleroi as the home side and Mechelen as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Charleroi vs Mechelen):
- possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 0.
Charleroi sit in tenth place with five wins this season, showcasing inconsistency as they alternate between victories and defeats (their last match ended in a loss). Over their past ten games, they've secured only four wins against five losses, with their attack significantly less effective than their opponents-averaging just about one goal per game. Nonetheless, they have the ability to surprise opponents with rapid counterattacks and are eager to climb higher in the league standings.
Match Results: Royal Charleroi
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 48;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 5; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 13;
- Average first-half total: 1.04;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.52, while the visitors net 0.52.
First-Half Stats: Mechelen (home) vs Royal Charleroi (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- wins: 4 (50%) vs 2 (25%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 2 (25%);
- draws: 4 (50%) vs 4 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 1.38;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.63.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 1;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 4 vs 8;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.3) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.5).
- Royal Charleroi have drawn in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 games.
- Royal Charleroi have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Premier Division).
- Royal Charleroi have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 away games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 48;
- home team wins - 19, away team wins - 17, draws - 12.
Statistics: Mechelen vs Royal Charleroi
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 6 vs 5;
- win percentage: 38% vs 31%;
- losses: 4 vs 7;
- draws: 6 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Mechelen won with a +1.5 handicap in 15 of last 17 games against Royal Charleroi (Premier Division).
- Mechelen won with a +1.5 handicap in last 14 home games against Royal Charleroi (Premier Division).
- Mechelen won with a +1.5 handicap in 24 of last 25 home games.
- Mechelen won with a +1.5 handicap in 22 of last 23 home games (Premier Division).
- Mechelen won with a +1.5 handicap in 20 of last 22 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.25, the guests - 1.4;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.65;
- both teams scored: overall - 21; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Mechelen vs Royal Charleroi
- average total in the tournament: 2.38 vs 2.44;
- average total goals scored: 1.25 vs 1.13;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.69 vs 0.69;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.56 vs 0.44;
- Mechelen: average total at home in the tournament - 1.13;
- Royal Charleroi: average total away in the tournament - 1.13;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 0.9 (away - 0.8).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Mechelen games against Royal Charleroi.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Mechelen games.
Prediction on corners
Mechelen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.69; at home field - 4.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; at home field - 7.2.
Royal Charleroi: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.75, away - 4.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; away - 5.6.
- Royal Charleroi have taken over 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Mechelen.
- Royal Charleroi have taken over 4.5 corners in last 7 games.
- Royal Charleroi have taken over 4.5 corners in last 5 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 48;
- both teams scored all-time - 21 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Mechelen vs Royal Charleroi
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Mechelen at home - 6 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Royal Charleroi away - 5 (63%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Mechelen at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Royal Charleroi away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/128, 15.6%);
- Mechelen at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/8, 37.5%);
- Royal Charleroi away most often play: 1:0 , 3:1 (2/8, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.89% (odds 6.5)
0:1 - 10.31% (odds 8.5)
1:0 - 9.2% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams bring their strengths to the table: Mechelen are solid at home and excel in defense, while Charleroi favor a counter-attacking style. The head-to-head history at Mechelen’s ground strongly favors the hosts, as they have gone unbeaten against the visitors in ten consecutive matches. Considering current trends and likely cautious tactics from both sides, we can anticipate a low-scoring affair. The likelihood of a total under 2.5 goals outcome is further supported by the relatively low scoring statistics of both teams.