KVC Westerlo (Home)
- KVC Westerlo have won three of their last five First Division A games, conceding three goals during this run.
- KVC Westerlo currently sit tenth in the Belgian First Division A table with 25 points from 24 matches, just one more than 13th-placed Royal Charleroi SC, who have 24 from the same number of games.
- The upcoming match is essentially a six-pointer and both sides should be up for it.
- KVC Westerlo boss Issame Charaï has built this team around a compact system that focuses on pressing at the right times and playing in transition, while Charleroi have a more vertical, possession-based approach with a creative #10 and rapid transitions.
Royal Charleroi SC (Away)
- Royal Charleroi SC have failed to win their last five First Division A matches, being defeated three times and drawing twice.
- Charleroi have conceded at least two goals in three of their last five First Division A matches.
KVC Westerlo
- Charaï’s men have built their success around a solid back four that never gets out of shape and a compact midfield that allows their defenders to focus on marking men rather than space.
- Bryan Reynolds’ pace is a key factor on the right of the defence, while Emin Bayram has been a solid captain at the heart of it.
- He has contributed important goals from centre-back, but the real goal threats are Nacho Ferri and Allahyar Sayyadmanesh, with the former among the team's top scorers this term.
- Issai Sakamoto, who has been a fixture in the side, has added flair and has delivered late goals for Westerlo recently.
- He scored in the 2 - 1 victory over Charleroi in the last matchup.
Royal Charleroi SC
- Parfait Guiagon has been Charleroi’s top scorer and creative spark this term, while Aurélien Scheidler has been a reliable goal option, especially from the penalty spot.
- Cheick Keita is a lively and energetic addition to the side, especially in the second half, but it is the players behind them that will be the biggest factor on Sunday.
- Hans Cornelis has been working to keep Charleroi’s players in order since taking over as permanent manager earlier this season, but they have been too sloppy at the back, too often.
Head-to-Head
- He scored in the 2 - 1 victory over Charleroi in the last matchup.
- The last five matchups between these sides have featured 17 goals.
Betting Insights
Over 2.5 goals is priced as a 1.67 favorite, so we are going to go for the home win at 2.45 and Both Teams to Score - No at 2.35 as well.
Prediction
The clash of these two styles has potential to be a chess match, and we think the hosts have the right formula to edge this contest.
