Westerlo vs Royal Charleroi Prediction 22 February 2026
🔅 The clash between Westerlo and Charleroi promises to be intriguing. Both teams have shown decent form in recent matches, but the head-to-head stats clearly favor the visitors. Westerlo have failed to win in 13 of their last 14 encounters against Charleroi, adding an extra layer of intrigue. With both teams close in the standings, this match holds significant importance for both sides.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with Charleroi as the home side):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corners: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Westerlo and Charleroi:
- 14 matches played;
- home wins - 1, away wins - 11, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 14 for Westerlo, 28 for Charleroi;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.14, in the 2nd half - 1.86;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Westerlo - Royal Charleroi

Westerlo Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the Premier League tournament (home team - Antwerp, away team - Westerlo). The match ended with a score of 0-2.
Here are the match statistics (Westerlo vs Antwerp):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 15 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 1.
Westerlo currently sit 10th in the table, showcasing an inconsistent run of form. Their last five matches include two wins and three losses, highlighting their lack of stability. The team averages 1.28 goals per game but also concedes frequently, with around 1.48 goals allowed per match. Despite these challenges, Westerlo strive to play aggressively and maintain possession.
Match Results: Westerlo

Royal Charleroi Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place in the Premier League tournament, featuring Charleroi as the home side and Gent as the visitors. The game concluded with a 3-2 victory for Gent.
Here are the match statistics (Charleroi vs Gent):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 7.
Charleroi sit just above their opponents in eighth place in the league. The recent form for the "Zebras" hasn't been ideal, with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches. However, they have been effective in front of goal, averaging 1.8 goals over the last ten games, and boast a more balanced defense compared to the home side.
Match Results: Royal Charleroi
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 11, draws - 2.
Statistics: Westerlo vs Royal Charleroi
- matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- wins: 8 vs 9;
- win percentage: 32% vs 36%;
- losses: 10 vs 10;
- draws: 7 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Westerlo have not won in 13 of last 14 games against Royal Charleroi.
- Westerlo have not won in 12 of last 13 games against Royal Charleroi (Premier Division).
- Westerlo have not won in last 6 home games against Royal Charleroi (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Westerlo vs Royal Charleroi
- average total in the tournament: 2.76 vs 2.68;
- average total goals scored: 1.28 vs 1.36;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.6 vs 0.72;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.68 vs 0.64;
- Westerlo: average total at home in the tournament - 1.17;
- Royal Charleroi: average total away in the tournament - 1.25;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.5) vs 1.8 (away - 1.75).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Westerlo games (Premier Division).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Royal Charleroi away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Westerlo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.16; at home field - 6.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; at home field - 5.5.
Royal Charleroi: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.28, away - 4.58;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.6; away - 4.75.
- Royal Charleroi have taken over 3.5 corners in last 8 games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Westerlo vs Royal Charleroi
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Westerlo at home - 3 (25%);
- number of BTTS matches for Royal Charleroi away - 6 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Westerlo at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Royal Charleroi away - 2 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (30/200, 15%);
- Westerlo at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 0:2 , 2:0 (2/12, 16.7%);
- Royal Charleroi away most often play: 1:0 (3/12, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.3% (odds 6.5)
1:0 - 8.68% (odds 9.5)
2:1 - 8.63% (odds 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The historical head-to-head stats between these teams suggest Charleroi have the upper hand. They have avoided defeat against Westerlo in most of their recent encounters. Although the visitors' current form is not impressive, their ability to score more goals could be the decisive factor in this match. Considering the trend and odds, betting on the visitors at least not losing seems like a reasonable prediction.