Main prediction: Sporting Charleroi to win
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 9.5 corners
Sporting Charleroi and KV Mechelen meet again. The clash, valid for the Pro League 2026/27, takes place this 22/08 (Saturday), at Stade du Pays de Charleroi, at 17:15.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Sporting Charleroi have won 3 time(s). KV Mechelen have won 0. Sporting Charleroi are the favourites with a 55% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
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Prediction for Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen
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Overview Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen
Sporting Charleroi are favourites, with a 55% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 1.83. Royal Charleroi Sporting Club's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Koninklijke Voetbalclub Mechelen win are 4.41 and a draw is 3.78.
In the Pro League, Sporting Charleroi have 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, having Kevin Van Den Kerkhof as top scorer with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, KV Mechelen have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, and Myron van Brederode as top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Sporting Charleroi and KV Mechelen
In 27 clashes, Sporting Charleroi have the advantage over KV Mechelen: 11 win(s) against 9 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 07/12/2025, in the Pro League. KV Mechelen won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Sporting Charleroi: current form
Sporting Charleroi have played only 2 match(es) in the Pro League.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In the Jupiler Pro League the situation is this:
2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Kevin Van Den Kerkhof (1 goal(s))
KV Mechelen: current form
Meanwhile, KV Mechelen have played only 2 match(es) in the Pro League.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 0 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Myron van Brederode (2 goal(s))
Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen key players
In the Pro League, Kevin Van Den Kerkhof carries Royal Charleroi Sporting Club's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Isaac Ismaël Cissé, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Parfait Guiagon has 9 goal(s).
On the other side, Myron van Brederode is the name that frightens the most for Koninklijke Voetbalclub Mechelen with 2 goal(s) in the Pro League.
In terms of playmaking, Malcolm Bendele Lohunanu-Mbasi leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Myron van Brederode has accumulated 9 goal(s).
Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen statistics in the Pro League
Few matches into the league yet. Sporting Charleroi have an average of 11 corners and 0.5 cards per match. KV Mechelen have 6 corners and 0.5 cards. Check the statistics for Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen in the table below.
Sporting Charleroi
Belgium - Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D L |
2 |
| Home | W D L W L |
1.4 |
| Away | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Scored | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2.57 | 2.75 | 2.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 1.36 | 0.77 |
KV Mechelen
Belgium - Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L D D |
0.6 |
| Home | D D W L L |
1 |
| Away | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.9 | 0.75 |
|
xGA
|
1.81 | 1.8 | 1.82 |
More tips for Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen
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Correct score prediction for Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen
Sporting Charleroi are the favourites and the history of both teams scoring points to a lively match. Correct result: Sporting Charleroi 2-1 KV Mechelen. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen
Check out where to watch the live match between KV Mechelen and Sporting Charleroi:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Sporting Charleroi and KV Mechelen
The line-ups for Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen in the Jupiler Pro League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Royal Charleroi Sporting Club line-up
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1
Martin Delavalée
Goalkeeper
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3
Kevin Kerkhof
Defender
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4
Aiham Ousou
Defender
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6
Amine Boukamir
Midfielder
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8
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas
Midfielder
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9
Adama Bojang
Forward
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14
Patrick Pflücke
Midfielder
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17
Antoine Bernier
Forward
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18
Yassine Khalifi
Midfielder
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24
Mardochee Nzita
Defender
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44
Massamba Sow
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Koninklijke Voetbalclub Mechelen line-up
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2
Luc Marijnissen
Defender
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3
José Marsà
Defender
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5
Leo Hjelde
Defender
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6
Fredrik Hammar
Midfielder
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7
Thérence Koudou
Defender
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8
Dikeni-Rafid Salifou
Midfielder
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9
Myron van Brederode
Forward
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13
Ignacio Mirás Blanco
Goalkeeper
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19
Malcolm Bendele Lohunanu-Mbasi
Forward
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26
Dennis Praet
Midfielder
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39
Massimo Decoene
Midfielder
The KV Mechelen starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen
Match: Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen
Tournament: Jupiler Pro League 2026/27
Date: 22/08/2026
Time: 17:15 (Brasília time)
Venue: Stade du Pays de Charleroi
Broadcast: none scheduled
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