Zulte Waregem vs Royal Charleroi Prediction 13 September 2026
🔉 In this round of the Belgian First Division A, two sides who have made strong starts to the season and are already among the contenders for the upper positions meet. Zulte Waregem have remained unbeaten since the opening day, while Charleroi have picked up good momentum after a stumble in one of their recent matches. Both clubs are sitting close to the Champions League places and have so far shown consistent form in terms of both results and goals scored and conceded. At this early stage of the season the gap between the two sides is minimal, and the motivation to stay among the leaders remains high.
Head-to-Head
📊 Zulte Waregem and Charleroi have met 39 times in official matches. Zulte Waregem have won 11, Charleroi 18, with 10 draws. Charleroi also lead on goals scored: Zulte Waregem have netted 56, Charleroi 70. On average, the two sides have scored 1.31 goals per first half and 1.92 in the second, giving an overall match average of 3.23 goals.
Head-to-head statistics Zulte Waregem - Royal Charleroi
Zulte Waregem Team Overview
Zulte Waregem have been in consistent form, going unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. Over their last ten matches, they have won eight and drawn two, which underlines their strong form over a longer run. They are averaging 2.3 goals scored per game against just 0.7 conceded - one of the better balances in the league at this stage of the season. A notable factor is their productivity at home: five consecutive home matches have gone over 2.5 goals, suggesting the team are active in attack on their own ground and regularly find a way to win through scoring.
Match Results: Zulte Waregem
Royal Charleroi Team Overview
Charleroi have also made a strong start to the season: four wins from their last five matches, with no draws in that run, keeps them ahead of most of their rivals. Over ten games they have lost just twice and won seven, maintaining a fairly high points-gathering pace. Their average of 1.7 goals scored per match and 0.7 conceded over that period speaks to a solid defensive record, though away from home they tend to be more cautious - in only one of their last eight away matches has the total gone over 2.5.
Match Results: Royal Charleroi
Match Result Prediction
Charleroi have gone six consecutive away matches without defeat in the First Division A, winning five of those on the road. They have also not lost a single away match this season, averaging 2 goals scored per away game while conceding just 0.5. That consistent trend makes Charleroi not to lose at 1.49* a reasonable option.
Total Goals Prediction
The case for Total Goals - Over 2.5 is supported by Zulte Waregem's run of five consecutive home matches in which that bet landed. At home this season, the team average three goals scored per match and just 0.5 conceded, while Charleroi's attacking numbers away from home are also decent - they average two goals per away match. The counter-trend is that 7 of Charleroi's last 8 away matches ended with under 2.5 goals, which creates something of a conflict, but the attacking output of both sides and the general pattern of their head-to-head meetings point towards Total Goals - Over 2.5 at odds of 1.77*.
Corners Prediction
Charleroi have taken more than 4.5 corners in 7 of their last 8 top-flight league matches, a trend that holds up over a longer run as well. Given the team's high attacking output away from home and the absence of any contradicting statistical data, the Charleroi Team Total Corners - Over 4.5 at 1.82* looks justified.
Reliable Bet
Zulte-Waregem have conceded in 23 of their last 24 head-to-head meetings with Charleroi, which reflects a long and consistent pattern. On top of that, Charleroi average 2 goals per away match this season. Given these figures, Charleroi Team Total - Over 0.5 at 1.22* looks like the safest option.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely correct scores are: 1-1 (12.61%), 1-2 (8.09%) and 0-1 (7.91%). The 1-1 draw has the highest probability, though away wins of 1-2 and 0-1 are also among the leading outcomes. The spread of probabilities is narrow, which reflects the possibility of a closely contested match.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The trends point in opposite directions: Zulte-Waregem consistently produce high-scoring home matches with the total frequently going over three goals, while Charleroi's away pattern leans towards more contained football - most of their matches on the road end with a modest score of under three goals. However, the home factor looks decisive: Zulte-Waregem's attacking output is backed up by a run of high-scoring home games and a high average conversion rate this season. Our main prediction is Total Goals - Over 2.5.
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Betting Tips: Zulte Waregem - Royal Charleroi
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