Zulte Waregem vs Royal Charleroi Prediction 22 March 2026
🔅 The clash between Zulte Waregem and Charleroi promises to be intriguing. Both clubs sit mid-table, yet each is eager to climb higher. Their recent form has been less than stellar, with both sides suffering losses in their latest fixtures. However, Zulte Waregem often puts up a tough fight at home, while Charleroi boasts a more consistent attacking front. Read the prediction for their showdown below.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams ended with a 1-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (with Charleroi as the home side):
- possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corners: 6 vs 11;
- fouls: 12 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of the official head-to-head encounters between Zulte Waregem and Charleroi:
- 38 matches played;
- home wins - 10, away wins - 18, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 55 by hosts, 70 by visitors;
- average goals in the first half - 1.32, in the second half - 1.97;
- average total goals per match - 3.29.
Head-to-head statistics Zulte Waregem - Royal Charleroi

Zulte Waregem Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the Premier League, with Gent as the home side and Zulte Waregem as the visitors. The game concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here are the match stats (Zulte Waregem vs Gent):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
Zulte Waregem are going through tough times, having suffered five consecutive defeats in their recent matches. Despite this, they maintain a scoring rate of 1.2 goals per game at home. However, their defense remains a weak spot, conceding an average of 2 goals per match over the last ten games. The team sits in 14th place and is in urgent need of points to stabilize their position.
Match Results: Zulte Waregem

Royal Charleroi Team Overview
The visitors' most recent official match took place in the Premier League, with Charleroi as the home side and Oud-Heverlee as the visitors. The match concluded with a 0-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Charleroi vs Oud-Heverlee):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 3;
- fouls: 6 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Charleroi are also trying to find their rhythm, having secured just two victories in their last ten matches, placing them 11th in the standings. Their attack remains potent, averaging 1.4 goals per game, but their defense is shaky, conceding around two goals per match. This makes them a team capable of troubling opponents' defenses while also prone to defensive lapses of their own.
Match Results: Royal Charleroi
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 38;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 18, draws - 10.
Statistics: Zulte Waregem vs Royal Charleroi
- matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- wins: 7 vs 9;
- win percentage: 24% vs 31%;
- losses: 14 vs 13;
- draws: 8 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- losses: 8 vs 6;
- draws: 0 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.45, the guests - 1.84;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.29;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 15.
Statistics: Zulte Waregem vs Royal Charleroi
- average total in the tournament: 2.9 vs 2.72;
- average total goals scored: 1.28 vs 1.31;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.62 vs 0.72;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.66 vs 0.59;
- Zulte Waregem: average total at home in the tournament - 1.29;
- Royal Charleroi: average total away in the tournament - 1.29;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 1.4 (away - 1.6).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Royal Charleroi away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Zulte Waregem: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.48; at home field - 4.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; at home field - 5.2.
Royal Charleroi: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.62, away - 5.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7; away - 7.
- Zulte Waregem have taken over 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 38;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home team’s field - 15 times.
Statistics: Zulte Waregem vs Royal Charleroi
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Zulte Waregem at home - 7 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Royal Charleroi away - 8 (57%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Zulte Waregem at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Royal Charleroi away - 3 (60%).
- Zulte Waregem have scored and conceded in 14 of last 16 home games against Royal Charleroi (Premier Division).
- Royal Charleroi have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (32/232, 13.8%);
- Zulte Waregem at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (3/14, 21.4%);
- Royal Charleroi away most often play: 1:0 (3/14, 21.4%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.35% (odds 6)
1:0 - 8.44% (odds 8)
2:1 - 8.04% (odds 8)