Sporting Charleroi vs Cercle Brugge: match statistics
Sporting Charleroi are showing significantly better form, averaging 2.6 points per match in their last five games, while Cercle Brugge manage only 1.6 points. The hosts are on an impressive five-match unbeaten run (4 wins, 1 draw) and have not conceded a single goal during this period, which highlights their solid defence. Charleroi also have an advantage in home matches with 36% clean sheets and average 1.27 goals per game, while Cercle away from home score only 1 goal on average with 36% of matches without a goal. xG statistics also favour the hosts (1.41 vs 1.35), suggesting better quality of chances created. Cercle Brugge struggle away from home with just a 27% win rate, which, combined with Charleroi's solid form, makes the hosts clear favourites for this encounter.
Sporting Charleroi vs Cercle Brugge: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sporting Charleroi played against Cercle Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 3:4.
Recent form
Sporting Charleroi has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Cercle Brugge has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting Charleroi scores 1.26 goals per game and allows 1.13. Cercle Brugge scores 1.22 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Sporting Charleroi's games and 61% of Cercle Brugge's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 43%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cercle Brugge has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.36 per game. Sporting Charleroi takes 11.5 shots per game, while Cercle Brugge takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting Charleroi leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Cercle Brugge leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting Charleroi's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). For Cercle Brugge, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sporting Charleroi are showing significantly better form, averaging 2.6 points per match in their last five games, while Cercle Brugge manage only 1.6 points. The hosts are on an impressive five-match unbeaten run (4 wins, 1 draw) and have not conceded a single goal during this period, which highlights their solid defense. Charleroi also have an advantage in home matches with 36% clean sheets and average 1.27 goals per game, while Cercle away from home score only 1 goal on average with 36% of matches without a goal. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.41 vs 1.35), suggesting better quality of chances created. Cercle Brugge struggle away from home with just a 27% win rate, which, combined with Charleroi's solid form, makes the hosts clear favorites for this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sporting Charleroi | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sporting Charleroi is 63% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Sporting Charleroi · 1.6 pts / game - Cercle Brugge
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sporting Charleroi is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Sporting Charleroi · 1.52 goals / game - Cercle Brugge
Sporting Charleroi scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Cercle Brugge scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Sporting Charleroi keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sporting Charleroi
Over / Under - Cercle Brugge
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sporting Charleroi is 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Sporting Charleroi · 1 pts / game - Cercle Brugge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting Charleroi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sporting Charleroi
Cercle Brugge
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).
Teams vs league
| Sporting Charleroi | Liga | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.39 | 2.52 | ▲ 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 53% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 44% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 72% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 72% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Sporting Charleroi's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cercle Brugge. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting Charleroi vs Cercle Brugge?
The Pro League match finished Sporting Charleroi 3:4 Cercle Brugge. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sporting Charleroi vs Cercle Brugge?
Sporting Charleroi score 1.26 goals per game on average and Cercle Brugge 1.22. The Pro League average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Sporting Charleroi's matches and 61% of Cercle Brugge's.
What form are Sporting Charleroi and Cercle Brugge in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting Charleroi have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Cercle Brugge 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting Charleroi vs Cercle Brugge?
The statistical background for Sporting Charleroi vs Cercle Brugge — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.