Royal Charleroi vs Zulte Waregem Prediction 20 September 2025
🔥 The upcoming clash between Charleroi and Zulte Waregem promises to be intense and intriguing, as the teams are in contrasting form. Charleroi are delivering strong performances at home and currently sit third in the standings, while their opponents are down in thirteenth place. The hosts are on a high, having secured three consecutive victories, whereas the visitors are striving to regain stability following a string of defeats. Given the attacking potential of both sides, an exciting and entertaining encounter can be anticipated. Read the prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between these teams took place over two years ago, ending in a 3-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with Charleroi as the home side):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Charleroi and Zulte Waregem:
- 37 matches played;
- home victories - 18, away victories - 9, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 69 versus 53;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.32, in the 2nd half - 1.97;
- average total goals per match - 3.3.
Head-to-head statistics Royal Charleroi - Zulte Waregem

Royal Charleroi Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place in the Premier League, with Genk as the home side and Charleroi as the visitors. The game concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
The match statistics are as follows (Charleroi vs Genk):
- possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Charleroi are showing strong form on home turf, having secured victories in three of their last five matches. The team is in good shape, boasting four wins in their last ten games with an average of 1.4 goals scored per match. The Zebras have suffered just one defeat in their last seven encounters and continue to dominate opponents at home, maintaining a commendable defensive record with an average of 1.14 goals conceded per match throughout the season.
Match Results: Royal Charleroi

Zulte Waregem Team Overview
The latest official match for the current visitors took place in the Premier League tournament (home team - Zulte Waregem, visitors - Oud-Heverlee Leuven). The match concluded with a 2-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Zulte Waregem vs Oud-Heverlee Leuven):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 14 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 8 vs 6.
Zulte Waregem are navigating a challenging period, having lost four of their last seven matches and securing only two victories. The team continues to battle to escape the lower end of the standings and is working hard to shore up a defense that concedes an average of 1.71 goals per game. Despite a win in their latest outing, overall inconsistency remains a significant issue for the "East Flemish" side, as they strive to find a balance between their attacking and defensive play.
Match Results: Zulte Waregem
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 37;
- First-half wins at home - 8; away - 4; draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.32;
- Today's hosts average 0.7 goals, while the visitors average 0.62.
First-half Statistics: Charleroi (home) vs Zulte Waregem (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- Wins: 1 (33.33%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- Draws: 2 (66.67%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- Average goals scored: 1.67 vs 2.67;
- Average goals conceded: 0.67 vs 1.33.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 3;
- Draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.6).
- Charleroi have scored in the first half at home in 8 of their last 9 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 37;
- Home wins - 18, Away wins - 9, Draws - 10.
Statistics: Charleroi vs Zulte Waregem
- Matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- Victories: 3 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 43% vs 29%;
- Losses: 1 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 3;
- Losses: 2 vs 5;
- Draws: 4 vs 2.
- Charleroi have won at home in 10 of their last 11 head-to-head meetings (Premier League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's hosts average goals scored - 1.86, visitors - 1.43;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.3;
- Both teams scored: overall - 24 times; at the home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Charleroi vs Zulte Waregem
- Average tournament total: 2.71 vs 3;
- Average goals scored: 1.57 vs 1.29;
- Average first-half goals: 0.86 vs 0.86;
- Average second-half goals: 0.71 vs 0.43;
- Charleroi: average home total in the tournament - 1.67;
- Zulte Waregem: average away total in the tournament - 2;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.5) vs 1.1 (away - 1.2).
- Charleroi have scored more than 1.5 goals at home in 10 of their last 11 head-to-head meetings (Premier League).
- Charleroi have scored more than 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings (Premier League).
Corners Prediction
Charleroi: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 3.86; at home - 3.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; at home - 4.5.
Zulte Waregem: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 4.29, away - 4.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; away - 6.8.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.22 (1.11 for the home team and 1.11 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 2.5 (1.17 for the home team and 1.33 for the visitors).
Charleroi: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 2.14; at home - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.5; at home - 3.25.
Zulte Waregem: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 2, away - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 1.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 37;
- Both teams scored overall - 24 times;
- At the home ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Charleroi vs Zulte Waregem
- Total matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- Matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 4;
- Charleroi's BTTS at home - 3 (100%);
- Zulte Waregem's BTTS away - 3 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- Charleroi's BTTS at home - 4 (100%);
- Zulte Waregem's BTTS away - 3 (60%).
- Charleroi have scored and conceded at home in seven consecutive matches.
- Charleroi have scored and conceded at home in six consecutive matches (Premier League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on the current form of the teams and Charleroi's historical advantage over Zulte Waregem at home, betting on over 2.5 goals seems the most promising. Trends indicate a high-scoring match, as both teams frequently find the net. Considering their recent results and their desire to climb the league table, an active game with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities on both ends is expected. The predicted score is 2-1.