Match

Zulte Waregem vs Charleroi: prediction and stats

Jupiler Pro LeagueRegular Season - 6Kick-off on September 13, 2026 at 04:30 PM (UTC)Elindus Arena, Waregem

Zulte WaregemCharleroi

The Footlab model makes Charleroi the favourite at 38%, against 26% for a draw and 37% for Zulte Waregem. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 19, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Zulte Waregem vs Charleroi?

A very open match: only 14 Elo points separate Zulte Waregem (1,937) and Charleroi (1,952).

Zulte Waregem win37 %
Draw26 %
Charleroi win38 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Zulte Waregem have 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeats; Charleroi have 8, 3 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Zulte Waregem
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 15, 2026Union St. Gilloise(away)0-0Jupiler Pro League
Aug 9, 2026Genk(home)2-1Jupiler Pro League
Aug 1, 2026Beerschot VA(away)2-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Sparta Rotterdam(home)3-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026AZ Alkmaar(home)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Charleroi
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 16, 2026Lommel United(away)1-0Jupiler Pro League
Aug 9, 2026OH Leuven(home)3-1Jupiler Pro League
Aug 1, 2026Rayo Vallecano(home)2-3Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Seraing United(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Lens(away)2-2Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Zulte Waregem win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Charleroi win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 22, 2026Zulte Waregem 1-0 CharleroiJupiler Pro League
Sep 20, 2025Charleroi 1-2 Zulte WaregemJupiler Pro League
Jul 13, 2024Charleroi 2-0 Zulte WaregemFriendlies Clubs
Apr 8, 2023Charleroi 3-2 Zulte WaregemJupiler Pro League
Aug 21, 2022Zulte Waregem 1-3 CharleroiJupiler Pro League
Jun 29, 2022Zulte Waregem 1-1 CharleroiFriendlies Clubs

Last archived meeting: Zulte Waregem vs Charleroi on Mar 22, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Zulte Waregem score 2.1 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Charleroi score 1.5 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Zulte Waregem2.11.5410/1512/15
Charleroi1.51.159/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Zulte Waregem sit 6th in Jupiler Pro League (4 points from 2 matches) and Charleroi sit 3rd (6 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Charleroi2200416
6Zulte Waregem2110214

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Zulte Waregem vs Charleroi?
The Footlab model makes Charleroi the favourite at 38%, against 26% for a draw and 37% for Zulte Waregem.
Where and when is Zulte Waregem vs Charleroi played?
Zulte Waregem vs Charleroi is played on September 13, 2026 at 04:30 PM (UTC) at Elindus Arena, in the Jupiler Pro League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 58% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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