Royal Charleroi SC
Football Belgian Pro League Stade du Pays de Charleroi Fri 19 Dec 14:45
KRC Genk
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Pro League Betting Preview: Charleroi vs Genk

Charleroi meet Genk at Stade du Pays de Charleroi, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 19 December.

Under 2.5 Goals Looks the Best Betting Angle

There could be some merit in betting Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. Charleroi and Genk might play out a low-scoring contest and we’re happy to take the odds of -143.

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Charleroi Too Strong for Genk in Last H2H

Charleroi drew their last game 1-1 at home, with the action taking place at Stade du Pays de Charleroi against Union Saint-Gilloise. Hans Cornelis' men recorded five shots on target and had 44% possession, while Antoine Colassin registered the goal.

Genk drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Westerlo at Cegeka Arena. The Smurfs had six shots on goal and enjoyed 68% possession, with Hyun-Gyu Oh finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 1-0 in favour of away side Charleroi when they last played Genk, with the clash taking place at Cegeka Arena. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved five Genk wins, one Charleroi victory and four draws.

Pro League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 Charleroi logo Charleroi 24 9 6 9 32 30 2 32:30 33
11 Genk logo Genk 23 7 8 8 31 35 -4 31:35 29
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Charleroi – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 10.6 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Charleroi have had 47.6% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 11.3 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal, while earning 4.9 corners.

Antoine Colassin is the top scorer along with five other players, with each of them scoring 1 goals. Patrick Pflucke has made the most assists with 2.

Genk – Last 10 League Games

Genk have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, averaging 17.0 attempts, 5.8 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. Thorsten Fink's team average 65.4% possession, 6.3 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts.

Hyun-Gyu Oh got 5 goals, Daan Heymans notched 2, while Mujaid Sadick and two other players scored 1. Konstantinos Karetsas has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Charleroi confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Martin Delavallee (GK), Lewin Blum, Aiham Ousou, Cheick Keita, Mardochee Nzita, Yacine Titraoui, Etienne Camara, Antoine Bernier, Patrick Pflucke, Parfait Guiagon, Aurelien Scheidler.

Genk confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Hendrik van Crombrugge (GK), Zakaria El Ouahdi, Mujaid Sadick, Matte Smets, Adrian Palacios, Patrik Hrosovsky, Bryan Heynen, Konstantinos Karetsas, Daan Heymans, Yaimar Medina, Hyun-Gyu Oh.

Charleroi vs Genk Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Charleroi vs Genk betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to wager Under 2.5 for this Pro League clash. This bet offers us the chance to take odds of -143 and we think a return could definitely be on the cards.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the Pro League team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Charleroi vs Genk league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Charleroi games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Charleroi games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Charleroi games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Genk games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.
Under 2.5 Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 58.8% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Charleroi Charleroi logo 0 - 1 Genk logo Genk

A 1-0 win in favor of Genk can be backed at odds of +600. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Yira Sor Under 0.5 Shots On Target -159 BetMGM logo

Yira Sor (Genk) can be wagered at -159 to fail to have a shot on goal. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.

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Zakaria El Ouahdi to Score +550 BetMGM logo

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk) has racked up two goals in his past six Pro League away matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +550 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Zakaria El Ouahdi Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Genk Over 4.5 Corners -128 BetMGM logo

In their past four matches, Genk have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last five Charleroi games have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. If you agree with our verdict that the Genk Team Corners line is too low, go for odds of -128 that they go over.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Charleroi Logo Charleroi
Total
9.70 4.80 4.90
Home
10.30 4.70 5.60
Away
8.50 4.50 4.00
Genk Logo Genk
Total
10.10 6.30 3.80
Home
9.80 6.20 3.60
Away
8.60 4.60 4.00
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -143
Asian Handicap Genk -0.25 +110
Team Corners Genk Over 4.5 -128

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Charleroi vs Genk Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Betting Sites Predicting a Close-Run Battle

The 1x2 odds are available for this Pro League encounter and you can secure +145 that Genk are victorious and +188 that Charleroi get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +225.

There are various ways to back Genk and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s +107 currently available that they beat Charleroi and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -135.

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Hyeon-gyu Oh Favourite to Find the Net First

Hyeon-gyu Oh is the market leader at +410 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals
Hyeon-gyu Oh (Genk)
First
+170
Anytime
+410
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Aurélien Scheidler (Charleroi)
First
+300
Anytime
+750
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Parfait Guiagon (Charleroi)
First
+320
Anytime
+750
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Player Shots On Target
Hyeon-gyu Oh (Genk)
Over 0.5
-244
Under 0.5
+135
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Aurélien Scheidler (Charleroi)
Over 0.5
-118
Under 0.5
-147
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Parfait Guiagon (Charleroi)
Over 0.5
-105
Under 0.5
-167
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Charleroi Aiming to Extend Unbeaten Home Streak

Charleroi are unbeaten over their previous four games at Stade du Pays de Charleroi. Hans Cornelis' men have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Genk have managed four victories, three draws and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

It was a 1-1 draw when Charleroi last played Genk at Stade du Pays de Charleroi. The past 8 H2H meetings at Stade du Pays de Charleroi have witnessed four draws along with two wins each.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Charleroi logo Charleroi Home Stats 3-4-3 2.00 1.10 0.90 2 8 6 4
Genk logo Genk Away Stats 4-3-3 2.90 1.50 1.40 7 3 8 2
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Charleroi logo Charleroi League Stats
Genk logo Genk League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Charleroi vs Genk Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Charleroi vs Genk team news before betting. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Pro League lineups and the latest injury reports.

Charleroi Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Genk Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Charleroi Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

55 Martin Delavallee
27 Lewin Blum 4 Aiham Ousou 95 Cheick Keita 24 Mardochee Nzita
22 Yacine Titraoui 5 Etienne Camara
17 Antoine Bernier 14 Patrick Pflucke 10 Parfait Guiagon
21 Aurelien Scheidler
1 H. van Crombrugge
77 Zakaria El Ouahdi 3 Mujaid Sadick 6 Matte Smets 34 Adrian Palacios
17 Patrik Hrosovsky 8 Bryan Heynen
20 K. Karetsas 38 Daan Heymans 19 Yaimar Medina
9 Hyun-Gyu Oh

Genk Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Charleroi Substitutes

  • 3K. Van Den
  • 8J. Napoleon Romsaas
  • 23Jules Gaudin
  • 25Antoine Colassin
  • 28Raymond Asante
  • 32Mehdi Boukamir
  • 40Yassine Khalifi
  • 42Nicolas Closset
  • 56Amine Boukamir

Genk Substitutes

  • 7Jarne Steuckers
  • 14Collins Sor
  • 21I. Sory Bangoura
  • 23Aaron Bibout
  • 24Nikolas Sattlberger
  • 26Tobias Lawal
  • 28L. Kiaba Brughmans
  • 29Robin Mirisola
  • 44Josue Kongolo
  • 99Jusef Erabi

Previous Charleroi Lineups

14 Dec Pro League
Charleroi 1-1 Union S-G
07 Dec Pro League
Mechelen 1-0 Charleroi
29 Nov Pro League
Charleroi 0-0 La Louvière
22 Nov Pro League
Club Brugge 1-0 Charleroi
08 Nov Pro League
Charleroi 2-0 Westerlo
31 Oct Pro League
Standard Liège 3-1 Charleroi

Previous Genk Lineups

14 Dec Pro League
Genk 1-1 Westerlo
11 Dec Europa League
FC Midtjylland 1-0 Genk
07 Dec Pro League
Royal Antwerp 3-0 Genk
30 Nov Pro League
Genk 2-1 OH Leuven
27 Nov Europa League
Genk 2-1 Basel
23 Nov Pro League
Genk 0-1 Mechelen

Injuries & Suspensions

Charleroi Injury Table
Type Name Info
Theo Defourny Other
Isaac Mbenza Knock
Anthony Descotte Other
Genk Injury Table
Type Name Info
N. Adedeji-Sternberg Muscle
Team Squads

Charleroi Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Hans Cornelis

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Aurelien Scheidler 21 F 18 1556 18 0 3 2 2 0
Etienne Camara 5 M 18 1517 18 0 0 2 4 0
Cheick Keita 95 D 18 1498 17 1 1 0 1 0
Yacine Titraoui 22 M 17 1417 17 0 2 0 3 0
Aiham Ousou 4 D 17 1413 17 0 1 0 5 1

Genk Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Thorsten Fink

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Matte Smets 6 D 18 1620 18 0 0 1 1 0
Bryan Heynen 8 M 18 1591 18 0 1 0 4 0
Mujaid Sadick 3 D 18 1562 18 0 2 0 2 1
Jarne Steuckers 7 F 16 1115 13 4 0 5 0 0
Zakaria El Ouahdi 77 D 12 1042 12 0 4 1 2 0
Belgium FlagPro League Table
Belgian Pro League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Union S-G 23 14 7 2 38:12 49
2 Sint-Truiden 24 15 3 6 37:26 48
3 Club Brugge 23 14 2 7 42:29 44
4 Anderlecht 23 10 6 7 30:28 36
5 Gent 24 9 6 9 38:35 33
6 Charleroi 24 9 6 9 32:30 33
7 Mechelen 23 8 9 6 28:26 33
8 Standard Liège 23 9 3 11 20:29 30
9 Royal Antwerp 23 8 6 9 28:24 30
10 Zulte Waregem 24 7 8 9 32:35 29
11 Genk 23 7 8 8 31:35 29
12 Westerlo 24 7 7 10 30:37 28
13 OH Leuven 24 6 7 11 24:33 25
14 Cercle Brugge 24 5 9 10 32:38 24
15 La Louvière 23 5 9 9 20:26 24
16 Dender 24 3 8 13 18:37 17
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Union S-G 11 10 1 0 24:2 31
2 Club Brugge 11 8 1 2 23:15 25
3 Sint-Truiden 12 8 1 3 17:13 25
4 Anderlecht 12 7 3 2 18:10 24
5 Gent 12 6 2 4 22:15 20
6 Royal Antwerp 12 5 3 4 19:15 18
7 Zulte Waregem 12 5 3 4 16:14 18
8 Charleroi 12 4 5 3 17:14 17
9 Westerlo 12 5 2 5 14:13 17
10 Mechelen 11 3 6 2 12:12 15
11 Standard Liège 12 4 3 5 12:16 15
12 La Louvière 12 3 5 4 7:9 14
13 Genk 11 3 4 4 15:17 13
14 OH Leuven 12 2 5 5 14:15 11
15 Cercle Brugge 12 1 4 7 17:26 7
16 Dender 12 1 4 7 8:19 7