The Facts
- An intriguing matchup between a mid-ranked team and a top contender (ranked 7th and 4th in the Promotion - Conference League (Qualification: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Standard won 2.
- In recent outings, Standard has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Charleroi is in good shape currently (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
- In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
- Confirmed absences for Standard: El Hankouri M. (Muscle Injury) Homawoo J. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Mortensen G. (Calf Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Charleroi: Bernier A. (Foot Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Standard: Lavalee D. (Knee Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Standard has recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal aggregate of 20:21 (averaging 1:1.1 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Standard against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with 12:12 goals (averaging 1.2:1.2 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Gent | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15:4 | 11 | 22 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 19:4 | 15 | 21 |
| 3 | Charleroi | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16:7 | 9 | 21 |
| 4 | Royale Union SG | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 22:4 | 18 | 20 |
| 5 | Anderlecht | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9:6 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 | Westerlo | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 20:17 | 3 | 13 |
| 7 | Genk | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16:12 | 4 | 12 |
| 8 | Waregem | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | 1 | 11 |
| 9 | St. Liege | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 | Lommel SK | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:9 | 0 | 11 |
| 11 | Beveren | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8:14 | -6 | 9 |
| 12 | St. Truiden | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:12 | 0 | 8 |
| 13 | Antwerp | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12:20 | -8 | 7 |
| 14 | Leuven | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6:14 | -8 | 5 |
| 15 | RAAL La Louviere | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:18 | -10 | 4 |
| 16 | Kortrijk | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2:18 | -16 | 3 |
| 17 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9:16 | -7 | 3 |
| 18 | KV Mechelen | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5:14 | -9 | 3 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Relegation ~ Challenger Pro League
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