Charleroi vs Cercle Brugge KSV: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Charleroi prepare to host Cercle Brugge on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 18:15, this BELGIUM: First Division A fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Charleroi, currently 6th in the standings with 33 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 17 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Cercle Brugge, sitting 15th with 21 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Charleroi and Cercle Brugge have been competitive, with Cercle Brugge claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Sint-Truiden, Charleroi recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Delavallee, Nzita, Keita, Ousou, Van den Kerkhof, Camara, Titraoui, Guiagon, Pflucke, Bernier, Scheidler. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Cercle Brugge's last outing came against Antwerp, where they secured a 0-4 defeat using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Warleson, Nazinho, Kondo, Ravych, Magnee, van der Bruggen, Gerkens, Diop, Diaby, Ngoura, Adewumi. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Charleroi are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Charleroi and Cercle Brugge are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Charleroi's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Cercle Brugge's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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