Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen: match statistics
Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sporting Charleroi played against KV Mechelen in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on August 22, 2026. Venue: Stade du Pays de Charleroi. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Sporting Charleroi has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. KV Mechelen has 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 0.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting Charleroi scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.50. KV Mechelen scores 1.50 and allows 2.50. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Sporting Charleroi's games and 50% of KV Mechelen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 70% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sporting Charleroi has the higher season xG average, 2.57 to 1.33 per game. Sporting Charleroi takes 23.5 shots per game, while KV Mechelen takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting Charleroi leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. KV Mechelen leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting Charleroi's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For KV Mechelen, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 70% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 unbeaten after two matchdays, winning both games with a 4:1 goal difference, while KV Mechelen remain without a win with a 3:5 record. At home, the hosts average 3 goals, create chances worth 2.75 xG, and register as many as 10 shots on target per match. Mechelen are yet to score away from home, averaging just 0.75 xG and 2 shots on target, and have lost every away game. The visitors’ defense concedes an average of 1.82 xG and 2 goals per match, which, combined with Charleroi’s 59% possession, should translate into a clear advantage for the hosts. Recent form also favors Charleroi: the team has scored 9 goals in its last five matches, while Mechelen have conceded 12 during that period.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS - Yes is primarily supported by current form: Sporting Charleroi have seen both teams score in 80% of their last 5 matches, while the figure stands at 60% for KV Mechelen. During this period, the hosts averaged 1.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded, whereas the visitors scored 1.4 goals but allowed their opponents as many as 2.4. Charleroi create plenty of chances, with an average xG of 1.91 and 19 shots per match, while Mechelen’s weak defense allows an average xG of 1.67. The biggest risk to this scenario is Mechelen’s very poor away record at the start of the season: 0 goals scored and 100% of matches ending without a goal. However, their recent attacking results and the 1.33 xG conceded by Charleroi support the prospect of an away goal. BTTS has landed in 61% of league matches, which further, albeit slightly, strengthens the case for the Yes option.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Sporting Charleroi have averaged 1.8 goals scored over their last 5 matches, while KV Mechelen have conceded as many as 2.4 goals per game during this period. The hosts create plenty of chances: their average xG across their five most recent appearances stands at 1.91, almost identical to their season average of 1.90. Mechelen also have a strong case to score, as Charleroi have recently conceded 1.8 goals per match, while the visitors have averaged 1.4 goals scored. The Over 1.5 goals line has landed in 100% of the available seasonal matches involving both teams, while in each side’s last five fixtures, Over 2.5 goals has landed in 80% of cases. However, Over 1.5 remains the strongest pick, as the projected total of 3.12 goals provides a clear safety margin above this line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest-looking scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Sporting Charleroi win at full-time, as the hosts were level at the break in 4 of their last 5 matches, while KV Mechelen were trailing at that point in 4 of 5. Charleroi average 1.4 goals after half-time, whereas Mechelen have conceded an average of 2.4 goals per match across their last five fixtures. The hosts are also creating significantly more chances: their average xG stands at 1.90 compared with the visitors’ 0.75, while the shot count is 19 to 5. Mechelen have failed to win any of their last five matches, whereas Charleroi have recorded 2 victories and a superior points tally over the same period, further strengthening the forecast of a turnaround in the hosts’ favor after the break.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 25% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.50 |
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 500% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Sporting Charleroi · 0.5 pts / game - KV Mechelen
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 33% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Sporting Charleroi · 1.5 goals / game - KV Mechelen
Sporting Charleroi is 400% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.5 goals / game - Sporting Charleroi · 2.5 goals / game - KV Mechelen
Sporting Charleroi scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).
KV Mechelen scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while Sporting Charleroi keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 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 - KV Mechelen
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting Charleroi - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 100% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). 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
KV Mechelen
* 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 | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 3.20 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 70% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 85% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Sporting Charleroi's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against KV Mechelen. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen?
The Pro League match finished Sporting Charleroi 2:0 KV Mechelen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sporting Charleroi and KV Mechelen?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sporting Charleroi won 0, KV Mechelen won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen?
Sporting Charleroi score 2.00 goals per game on average and KV Mechelen 1.50. The Pro League average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 70% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Sporting Charleroi's matches and 50% of KV Mechelen's.
What form are Sporting Charleroi and KV Mechelen in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting Charleroi have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and KV Mechelen 0-1-1 (0.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.