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
Key match information
Sporting Charleroi played Cercle Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 3:4.
Current form
Sporting Charleroi: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Cercle Brugge: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sporting Charleroi scores 1.26 and concedes 1.13 goals per match. Cercle Brugge scores 1.22 and concedes 1.52. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sporting Charleroi 52%, Cercle Brugge 61%. Over 2.5: Sporting Charleroi 39%, Cercle Brugge 43%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Cercle Brugge has higher xG: 1.45 vs 1.36. Sporting Charleroi: 11.5 shots per match, Cercle Brugge: 12.9.
Match halves
Sporting Charleroi: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.52. Cercle Brugge: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.48.
Goals by minute
Sporting Charleroi: 0-15 (7 goals). Cercle Brugge: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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 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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sporting Charleroi is 63% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Sporting Charleroi · 1.6 pts / match - 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 conceded per match.
1.13 goals / match - Sporting Charleroi · 1.52 goals / match - Cercle Brugge
Sporting Charleroi scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 matches).
Cercle Brugge scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while Sporting Charleroi keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sporting Charleroi
Over / Under - Cercle Brugge
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Sporting Charleroi · 1 pts / match - Cercle Brugge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting Charleroi - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 17%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sporting Charleroi
Cercle Brugge
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Sporting Charleroi 1 - 0 - 0 Cercle Brugge. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.