Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Charleroi at 58% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
A Jupiler Pro League encounter, Regular Season - 21 sees Charleroi travel to Jan Breydel Stadion to take on Cercle Brugge. The game is scheduled for Saturday 13 February 2027, 16:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Cercle Brugge stand at 0W 3D 7L from 10 Jupiler Pro League matches — 0.30 PPG. Last five: L L D L L. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.30 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Cercle Brugge, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Cercle Brugge have posted 2W 2D 6L at Jan Breydel Stadion — 0.80 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 0.80 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.30 — Cercle Brugge are significantly better at Jan Breydel Stadion than their overall form suggests.
Across all Jupiler Pro League games this season, Charleroi have recorded 8W 1D 1L from 10 outings — 2.50 PPG. Last five: W L W W W. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 0.80. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. This season is still relatively young for Charleroi, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Jupiler Pro League this season, Charleroi have posted 7W 1D 2L from 10 away outings — 2.20 PPG. Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 0.50 conceded per game. 6 away clean sheets from 10 games (60%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Charleroi are 2.20 PPG ahead (2.50 vs 0.30), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 10 previous meetings, Cercle Brugge have won 4, Charleroi 4, with 2 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 10 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.6 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 19 Sep 2026, ended 2–3 with Charleroi winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.6 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Cercle Brugge trading profile (44 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 86% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 73% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 73% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Charleroi trading profile (44 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 41% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cercle Brugge 66% versus Charleroi 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cercle Brugge 59% | Charleroi 43%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cercle Brugge 0.86 xG and Charleroi 1.75 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Cercle Brugge attack 0.806 / defence 1.287 | Charleroi attack 1.043 / defence 0.674. League average goals — home 1.582 / away 1.301. Charleroi's defence strength of 0.674 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 38 Cercle Brugge games / 38 Charleroi games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Cercle Brugge 18% | Draw 23% | Charleroi 58%. Fair-value odds: Cercle Brugge 5.56 | Draw 4.35 | Charleroi 1.72. The model has a clear lean to Charleroi (58%) — a 40pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 48% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.61. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 48%/52% — the total xG of 2.61 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Charleroi are the pick at 58% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 23% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 2.61 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 48% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though H2H averaging only 3.6 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 48%. Form rates corroborate: Cercle Brugge 60% | Charleroi 20% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 21 | Venue: Jan Breydel Stadion • Kick-off: Saturday 13 Feb 2027, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cercle Brugge 18% | Draw 23% | Charleroi 58% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 48% | BTTS 48% | xG Cercle Brugge 0.86 / Charleroi 1.75 • Poisson strength factors: Cercle Brugge attack 0.806 / def 1.287 | Charleroi attack 1.043 / def 0.674 | league avg home 1.582 / away 1.301 • Poisson stance: Charleroi (58%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.86
Cercle Brugge xG
Expected Goals
1.75
Charleroi xG
48%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
48%
Over 2.5
27%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi kick off?
Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 13 February 2027 at Jan Breydel Stadion.
Where is Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi being played?
The match is being played at Jan Breydel Stadion.
What competition is Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi part of?
Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi is a Regular Season - 21 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi?
Our statistical model gives Cercle Brugge a 18% chance of winning, Charleroi a 58% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Charleroi the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Cercle Brugge and Charleroi will score (BTTS).
Will Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 48%.
What is the head-to-head record between Cercle Brugge and Charleroi?
Record (10 meetings): Cercle Brugge 4W | Draws 2 | Charleroi 4W.
What form are Cercle Brugge and Charleroi in?
Cercle Brugge (all comps): 0W-3D-7L in 10 | 0.30 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 2.30 | L5 L-L-D-L-L. Charleroi (all comps): 8W-1D-1L in 10 | 2.50 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-L-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Cercle Brugge's attack rating (0.81) and Charleroi's defence rating (0.67), the model arrives at 0.86 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Charleroi's attack versus Cercle Brugge's defence, projects 1.75 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 38/38 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 12.5%. Close behind: 0-1 (11.4%), 0-2 (11.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Charleroi Win
18%
5.49
23%
4.28
58%
1.71
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
12.9%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 2
11.3%
Away win
1 – 1
11.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.86
Cercle Brugge xG
Total xG
2.61
1.75
Charleroi xG
5.49
18%
Home win
4.28
23%
Draw
1.71
58%
Away win
Goals Markets
73%
Over 1.5
1.37
27%
Under 1.5
3.70
48%
Over 2.5
2.08
52%
Under 2.5
1.92
27%
Over 3.5
3.70
73%
Under 3.5
1.37
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.10
52%
BTTS No
1.91
Clean Sheet
17%
5.74
42%
2.36
Win to Nil
3%
31.49
25%
4.05
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.4 | 12.9 | 11.3 | 6.6 | 2.9 | 1.0 |
| 1 | 6.3 | 11.1 | 9.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| 2 | 2.7 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | – | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.5%.
How many goals are Cercle Brugge and Charleroi expected to score?
The model projects 0.86 expected goals for Cercle Brugge and 1.75 for Charleroi, a combined total of 2.61.
How confident is the prediction model for Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 58%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Cercle Brugge's recent record stands at 10W 14D 20L from 44 games, a 1.00 PPG return, with L-L-D-L-L in the last five. The sample for Cercle Brugge is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Charleroi, meanwhile, have gone 21W 6D 17L across 44 games — 1.57 PPG, with W-L-W-W-W in their last five. The sample for Charleroi is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Charleroi by 0.57 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Cercle Brugge heading into this one.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Cercle Brugge have managed 3W 6D 13L from 22 games — 0.68 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Charleroi's away record stands at 12W 2D 8L across 22 trips, a 1.73 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Charleroi come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Cercle Brugge are averaging 1.41 goals scored and 1.68 conceded per game recently; Charleroi are on 1.41 scored and 1.18 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Cercle Brugge have seen both teams score in 66% of their recent games.
Last 44 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cercle Brugge
Blended
Charleroi
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Cercle Brugge and Charleroi in coming into this match?
Cercle Brugge have gone 10W 14D 20L in their last 44 games (1.00 PPG), while Charleroi have gone 21W 6D 17L in their last 44 (1.57 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cercle Brugge at home or Charleroi away?
Charleroi's away record (1.73 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cercle Brugge at home: 0.68 PPG; Charleroi away: 1.73 PPG.
Have Cercle Brugge or Charleroi been keeping clean sheets recently?
Cercle Brugge have kept a clean sheet in 18% of their recent games, Charleroi in 34%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to March 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Jupiler Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 19 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 19 Mar 2022, when Charleroi won 5-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Cercle Brugge's record when hosting Charleroi specifically: 3W 0D 1L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
4
Cercle Brugge
2
Draws
4
Charleroi
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Cercle Brugge and Charleroi?
From 10 meetings on record, Cercle Brugge have won 4, Charleroi have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Cercle Brugge and Charleroi last play each other?
They last met on 19 September 2026, when Charleroi 3-2 Cercle Brugge.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Cercle Brugge are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time.
Charleroi are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cercle Brugge 73%, Charleroi 41% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 73% (Cercle Brugge) and 36% (Charleroi).
On the defensive side: Charleroi in 41%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cercle Brugge home games / Charleroi away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Cercle Brugge play Charleroi?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 73% of Cercle Brugge's games and 41% of Charleroi's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 73% of Cercle Brugge's recent games and 36% of Charleroi's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Cercle Brugge and Charleroi tend to score early?
Cercle Brugge have had a goal before half-time in 86% of their recent matches, Charleroi in 73% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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