CHARLEROI VS GENT - BELGIUM: FIRST DIVISION A MATCH PREVIEW
BELGIUM: FIRST DIVISION A MATCH DETAILS: CHARLEROI VS GENT
As Charleroi prepare to host Gent on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 18:15, this BELGIUM: First Division A fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
CHARLEROI PREVIEW IN BELGIUM: FIRST DIVISION A
Charleroi, currently 7th in the standings with 33 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 17 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
GENT PREVIEW IN BELGIUM: FIRST DIVISION A
Gent, sitting 6th with 33 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR CHARLEROI VS GENT
Recent meetings between Charleroi and Gent have been competitive, with Gent claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2).
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Cercle Brugge, Charleroi recorded a 3-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Delavallee, Gaudin, Ousou, Keita, Blum, Camara, Khalifi, Colassin, Romsaas, Pflucke, Scheidler. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Gent's last outing came against Oud-Heverlee, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 5-4-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Roef, Araujo, Van Der Heyden, Paskotsi, Volckaert, Lopes, Ito, Skoras, Kadri, Hong, Kanga. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.
Looking ahead, Charleroi are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Charleroi and Gent 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 AND PREDICTION FOR CHARLEROI VS GENT
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Charleroi's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Gent's games average 3 goals, with 5 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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