On 22.08.2026, the football world will focus on the Belgium Pro League, where Charleroi and KV Mechelen will battle it out. Charleroi enters the match as a slight favorite, but KV Mechelen has shown they can hold their own in tough matches. Our site offers thorough insights into the game, including tactical analysis, player fitness, and past encounters. Be sure to read our prediction and consider the odds before betting.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Antwerp | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5/1 | 6 |
| 3 | Charleroi | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4/1 | 6 |
| 4 | Gent | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4/1 | 6 |
| 13 | Lommel United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 | 1 |
| 14 | KV Mechelen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3/5 | 1 |
| 15 | RAAL La Louvière | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2/4 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Charleroi vs KV Mechelen
Charleroi vs KV Mechelen Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Charleroi | 07.12.2025 | 1-0 |
| Cup | Charleroi | KV Mechelen | 04.12.2025 | 2-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | KV Mechelen | 28.09.2025 | 0-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Charleroi | 18.05.2025 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | KV Mechelen | 19.04.2025 | 3-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | KV Mechelen | 08.03.2025 | 0-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Charleroi | 31.08.2024 | 5-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | KV Mechelen | 27.12.2023 | 3-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Charleroi | 11.11.2023 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Charleroi | 05.02.2023 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Lommel United | Charleroi | 16.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | OH Leuven | 09.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Charleroi | Rayo Vallecano | 01.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Charleroi | Seraing United | 25.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lens | Charleroi | 25.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Feyenoord | Charleroi | 17.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Charleroi | Reims | 11.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SC Paderborn 07 | Charleroi | 08.01.2026 | 3-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | Charleroi | 23.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | OH Leuven | 19.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Standard Liege | 16.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | KV Mechelen | 09.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | KV Mechelen | Dunkerque | 01.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Willem II | KV Mechelen | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | KV Mechelen | ADO Den Haag | 18.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heist | KV Mechelen | 15.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sporting Hasselt | KV Mechelen | 11.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | KV Mechelen | Rupel Boom | 04.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | KV Mechelen | Servette FC | 10.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | KV Mechelen | 24.05.2026 | 3-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Charleroi VS KV Mechelen
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Charleroi vs KV Mechelen
Bookies' predictions
Charleroi
Betting Intelligence: Charleroi vs KV Mechelen
Two games into the new Belgium Pro League season, and the gap between these two sides already tells a story. Charleroi sit third with a perfect six points. KV Mechelen are down in 14th with just one. This is not just a home game. This feels like a statement opportunity.
Charleroi have been sharp from the first whistle. A 3-1 win over OH Leuven on opening day, followed by a gritty 1-0 victory away at Lommel United. Four goals scored, just one conceded. The foundation is solid and the confidence is real.
Mechelen, meanwhile, have started with a whimper. A 2-0 loss at Gent was followed by a chaotic 3-3 draw at home to Standard Liege. Five goals conceded in two games. That leaky defence is a flashing red light for anyone watching closely.
Here's what you need to watch for: Mechelen's forward M. van Brederode has scored both of his side's goals this season. Two games, two goals. He's a genuine threat and the one player who could cause problems for Charleroi's backline. If he's kept quiet, Mechelen will really struggle to find a way through.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Mechelen being a dangerous away side. Look at the head-to-head record. In the last six meetings, Charleroi have won twice at home and lost just once. More importantly, that 0-2 home defeat last September was the outlier. The home side won 3-0 and 3-1 in their previous two home fixtures against Mechelen. History strongly favours the Zebras on their own patch.
Here's the surprising detail most people will overlook. Charleroi's Cup victory over Mechelen just last December ended 2-0. Three of their last four home meetings have produced a winning margin of at least two goals. Goals and a comfortable home win have been the pattern, not just a narrow result.
From a betting perspective, Charleroi at 1.75 feels like genuine value given their form, home advantage, and Mechelen's defensive fragility. The over 2.5 goals market deserves serious attention too, with five of the last six head-to-head games producing three or more goals. I'd also keep an eye on both teams to score, because van Brederode has shown he can threaten anyone.
My prediction is Charleroi 2-0 Mechelen. The hosts have too much quality, too much momentum, and too much to prove in front of their own supporters.
Get to Charleroi early. The atmosphere should be electric, and the Zebras look ready to run.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Scheidler | France | 28 | Attacker | 192 | 90 |
| P. Pflücke | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 170 | 66 |
| A. Ousou | Sweden | 26 | Defender | 186 | 86 |
| K. Van Den Kerkhof | Algeria | 30 | Defender | 190 | 76 |
| A. Bernier | Belgium | 28 | Midfielder | 170 | 68 |
| M. Nzita | Belgium | 26 | Defender | 178 | 62 |
| A. Colassin | Belgium | 25 | Attacker | 188 | 82 |
| P. Guiagon | Côte d'Ivoire | 25 | Midfielder | 169 | 64 |
| C. Keita | France | 23 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| M. Koné | Côte d'Ivoire | 24 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 78 |
| J. Romsaas | Norway | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Delavallée | Belgium | 22 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 84 |
| F. Situmona Mbemba | France | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Sow | France | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Bojang | Gambia | 22 | Attacker | 186 | 71 |
| N. Solheid | Belgium | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Khalifi | Morocco | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Boukamir | Morocco | 19 | Midfielder | 172 | n/a |
| I. Cisse | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| R. Teugels | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Praet | Belgium | 32 | Midfielder | 181 | 78 |
| O. De Wolf | Belgium | 29 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 73 |
| B. Raman | Belgium | 31 | Attacker | 172 | 67 |
| F. Hammar | Sweden | 25 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| José Marsà | Spain | 24 | Defender | 183 | 68 |
| K. Van Rafelghem | Belgium | 23 | Attacker | 170 | 60 |
| Nacho Mirás | Spain | 29 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 75 |
| Adrían Eduardo Choco Cordova | Ecuador | 26 | Defender | ||
| D. Salifou | Togo | 23 | Midfielder | 188 | 81 |
| M. van Brederode | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 174 | 60 |
| T. Koudou | France | 21 | Midfielder | 178 | 68 |
| M. Decoene | Belgium | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Corbanie | Belgium | 21 | Defender | 179 | 71 |
| G. Diouf | Senegal | 22 | Defender | 185 | 75 |
| M. Kireev | Belarus | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Bafdili | Belgium | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | 62 |
| C. Van Meirvenne | Belgium | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Zekri | Morocco | 17 | Defender | 171 | n/a |
| A. Ouahabi | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Lohunanu-Mbasi | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Charleroi vs KV Mechelen match odds
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