The football stage is set for Genk and Charleroi to showcase their skills in the Belgium Pro League on 21.04.2026. As fans and bettors alike await this match, our detailed analysis provides a deeper look at the dynamics that could define the outcome. We examine the tactical depth of both Genk and Charleroi, making our prediction a crucial read for anyone betting on this game. Don’t miss out on our expert advice!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | |||||||
| 1 | Union St. Gilloise | 30 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 50/17 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 59/36 | 63 |
| 3 | St. Truiden | 30 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 47/35 | 57 |
| 4 | Gent | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 49/43 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 39/37 | 45 |
| 6 | Anderlecht | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 43/39 | 44 |
| 7 | Genk | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46/47 | 42 |
| 8 | Standard Liege | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 27/35 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36/40 | 39 |
| 10 | Antwerp | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 31/32 | 35 |
| 11 | Charleroi | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 38/42 | 34 |
| 12 | OH Leuven | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32/43 | 34 |
| 13 | Zulte Waregem | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 38/47 | 32 |
| 14 | Cercle Brugge | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 39/47 | 31 |
| 15 | RAAL La Louvière | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 30/37 | 31 |
| 16 | Dender | 30 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24/51 | 19 |
| Pro League , Qualifying Round | |||||||
| 1 | KVC Westerlo | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 40/41 | 26 |
| 2 | Genk | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 48/48 | 25 |
| 3 | Standard Liege | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 31/38 | 23 |
| 4 | Charleroi | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 40/45 | 20 |
| 5 | Antwerp | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 33/36 | 18 |
| 6 | OH Leuven | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 33/46 | 18 |
Key Player Statistics: Genk vs Charleroi
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x 1 x 10 x 1 x 9 x 1 x 3Genk vs Charleroi Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | Genk | 19.12.2025 | 2-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Charleroi | 17.09.2025 | 0-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | Genk | 28.02.2025 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Charleroi | 23.11.2024 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Genk | Charleroi | 06.07.2024 | 3-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | Genk | 23.02.2024 | 0-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Charleroi | 20.08.2023 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | Genk | 23.04.2023 | 2-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Charleroi | 04.11.2022 | 4-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Charleroi | 10.05.2022 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Puskas Academy | Genk | 09.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Genk | Diosgyori VTK | 09.01.2026 | 3-4 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | OH Leuven | 12.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | Genk | 03.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Genk | 22.03.2026 | 5-5 |
| UEFA Europa League | SC Freiburg | Genk | 19.03.2026 | 5-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | St. Truiden | 15.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Europa League | Genk | SC Freiburg | 12.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Union St. Gilloise | Genk | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Gent | 01.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | SC Paderborn 07 | Charleroi | 08.01.2026 | 3-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | Antwerp | 10.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KVC Westerlo | Charleroi | 05.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | Charleroi | 22.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | OH Leuven | 14.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | Charleroi | 07.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | Club Brugge KV | 01.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KVC Westerlo | Charleroi | 22.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | Gent | 14.02.2026 | 2-3 |
| Cup | Union St. Gilloise | Charleroi | 11.02.2026 | 4-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Genk VS Charleroi
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Genk vs Charleroi
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Genk vs Charleroi
This one feels like it could be the match that defines Genk's season. Second in the Belgium Pro League table, five points clear of tonight's visitors Charleroi, the hosts have a chance to put real daylight between themselves and the chasing pack. Don't underestimate what's at stake here.
Genk come into this fixture with some momentum in the league, having beaten Antwerp on the road recently. But their form has been patchy. That 5-5 draw away at RAAL La Louvière and a 0-3 home loss to Standard Liege tell you this is a team capable of both brilliance and chaos. They've scored 48 goals in 32 games — but they've also conceded 48. That's a team you can score against.
Here's what you need to watch for — Genk's creative engine runs through Karetsas. Ten assists in 30 games makes him the most dangerous provider in this squad. If Charleroi can't pin him down in midfield, Heymans and El Ouahdi will punish them. Heymans has 10 goals and 4 assists this season. He's the man.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Charleroi being the clear underdogs here. The head-to-head record is genuinely fascinating. In the last meeting at Charleroi's ground back in December, they drew 2-2 with Genk. And Genk's home record against Charleroi isn't as dominant as you'd think — they lost 0-1 here earlier this season in September. Charleroi travel to Genk having won that very fixture.
The surprising stat bettors should know? Charleroi's defensive discipline is a serious concern. A. Ousou has collected 10 yellow cards and a red in 31 matches. E. Camara isn't far behind with 9 yellows. With Genk pressing high at home, I fully expect at least one card in the first half. The cards market looks genuinely valuable here.
Charleroi's attacking threat is real too. Guiagon has 8 goals and 5 assists. If Pflücke finds space to create — and with Genk's defensive vulnerabilities on display this season, he might — this won't be comfortable for the hosts.
My prediction? Genk win 2-1, but it's scrappy and nervy. Back Genk on the Asian handicap rather than the straight win. Goals in this one are likely — both teams to score at around 1.75 looks like the standout value play based on both sides' defensive records.
Buckle up. Genk vs Charleroi never disappoints, and tonight won't either.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Hrošovský | Slovakia | 34 | Midfielder | 173 | 65 |
| B. Heynen | Belgium | 29 | Midfielder | 183 | 73 |
| K. Nkuba | Belgium | 24 | Defender | 180 | 82 |
| H. Van Crombrugge | Belgium | 32 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 86 |
| J. Kayembe | Congo DR | 31 | Defender | 182 | 73 |
| Oh Hyeon-Gyu | Korea Republic | 25 | Attacker | 185 | 72 |
| A. Zeqiri | Switzerland | 26 | Attacker | 185 | 81 |
| Mujaid Sadick | Spain | 26 | Defender | 183 | 81 |
| L. Oyen | Belgium | 23 | Attacker | 174 | 69 |
| K. Pierre | USA | 23 | Defender | 175 | 70 |
| Z. El Ouahdi | Morocco | 24 | Defender | 171 | 66 |
| N. Sattlberger | Austria | 22 | Midfielder | 189 | 73 |
| J. Erabi | Sweden | 22 | Attacker | 183 | n/a |
| J. Steuckers | Belgium | 24 | Midfielder | 179 | 68 |
| Y. Medina | Ecuador | 21 | Midfielder | 177 | 73 |
| M. Smets | Belgium | 22 | Defender | 184 | 74 |
| Noah Adedeji-Sternberg | Belgium | 20 | Attacker | 182 | 69 |
| I. Bangoura | Guinea | 22 | Midfielder | 190 | 78 |
| Brad Ryan Manguelle | Belgium | 18 | Defender | 185 | 74 |
| K. Karetsas | Belgium | 18 | Midfielder | 171 | 58 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Defourny | Belgium | 34 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 85 |
| I. Mbenza | Belgium | 30 | Midfielder | 188 | 77 |
| A. Scheidler | France | 27 | Attacker | 192 | 90 |
| P. Pflücke | Germany | 29 | Attacker | 170 | 66 |
| V. Dragsnes | Norway | 32 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| A. Ousou | Sweden | 26 | Defender | 186 | 86 |
| J. Pétris | France | 28 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| Ž. Rogelj | Slovenia | 26 | Defender | 175 | 79 |
| S. Andreou | Cyprus | 23 | Defender | 188 | 85 |
| A. Descotte | Belgium | 22 | Attacker | 179 | 73 |
| P. Guiagon | Côte d'Ivoire | 25 | Midfielder | 169 | 64 |
| N. Štulić | Serbia | 24 | Attacker | 188 | 80 |
| C. Keita | France | 23 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| E. Camara | France | 23 | Midfielder | 190 | 72 |
| M. Delavallée | Belgium | 22 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 84 |
| N. Mayoka-Tika | Belgium | 22 | Midfielder | 184 | 70 |
| M. Prunier | Haiti | 26 | Attacker | 188 | 80 |
| Y. Titraoui | Algeria | 22 | Midfielder | 170 | n/a |
| A. Boukamir | Morocco | 19 | Midfielder | 172 | n/a |
| A. Mulumba Kankonde | Belgium | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Genk vs Charleroi match odds
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