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Charleroi vs OH Leuven Prediction, Tips & Odds

Charleroi vs OH Leuven

Jupiler Pro LeagueRegular Season - 1
Charleroi
#6 · Jupiler Pro League
LWDLD
VS
Stade du Pays de Charleroi, Charleroi (18,000)
Referee: M. Allaerts
OH Leuven
#2 · Jupiler Pro League
LDLWW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.92
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.86 (implied 53.7%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 56.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.78). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (56.2% vs 53.7%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours OH Leuven to win against Charleroi, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. As the season begins, OH Leuven finds itself in a strong position, having finished the previous season with a solid form of two wins, two draws, and a single loss in their last five matches. This consistency suggests they can carry momentum into the new season, playing with confidence. On the other hand, Charleroi ended their last campaign with a mixed bag of results, achieving two wins, two draws, and one loss over the same stretch. Although they are starting the season fresh, their recent form may not provide the same level of confidence as their opponents. Their ability to convert chances into goals will be crucial if they aim to match OH Leuven's expected performance. The model indicates a win probability of 55% for OH Leuven, with a projected score of 2-1. However, a potential caveat for this prediction lies in the uncertainty of how both teams will adapt to the new season, especially considering they have yet to play any matches this term. The full method behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as assessed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, which employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Charleroi Win51%1.78
Draw22%3.54
OH Leuven Win26%4.33
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8654.0%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.9951.5%

Combined goal output is high (2.9 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Charleroi 1-0 OH Leuven
6.1716.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Charleroi -0.5
1.7545%

Charleroi have been the stronger side, winning 33% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
6.17
16.3%
1-1
6.23
16.2%
2-0
7.57
13.3%
2-1
7.59
13.3%
0-0
8.91
11.3%
0-1
10.21
9.9%

Our model projects a 1-0 Charleroi win as the most likely scoreline at 16.3% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Charleroi clean sheets, in line with their 30% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Charleroi
-0.0
1.32
OH Leuven
+0.0
3.25
Charleroi
-0.3
1.55
OH Leuven
+0.3
3.50
Charleroi
-0.5
1.75
OH Leuven
+0.5
4.08
Charleroi
-1.5
3.20
OH Leuven
+1.5
10.00

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Charleroi are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Charleroi vs OH Leuven
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.853.554.002.001.801.831.85
Marathonbet
1.753.654.401.941.831.841.84
Betfair
1.733.504.502.051.751.911.80
Pinnacle
1.763.724.491.961.86
SBO
1.763.283.942.111.74
William Hill
1.803.404.201.851.85
Bet365
1.753.504.202.001.801.911.91
1xBet
1.793.744.501.971.861.841.86
Unibet
1.763.554.501.981.791.841.84
888Sport
1.803.404.201.951.751.851.85
Betano
1.783.654.652.001.851.851.88
Superbet
1.833.604.402.021.801.921.85
BetVictor
1.753.504.331.911.771.831.85

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
89.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
71.7%
Over 2.5 Goals
51.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
27.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XCharleroi or Draw
74%1.20
12Charleroi or OH Leuven
78%1.26
X2Draw or OH Leuven
49%1.98

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (OH Leuven leads 4-2)
2 Charleroi4 Draw4 OH Leuven
25 Apr
OH Leuven
0-2
Charleroi
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14 Mar
Charleroi
0-2
OH Leuven
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Jul 25
OH Leuven
2-2
Charleroi
Jupiler Pro League
May 25
Charleroi
2-1
OH Leuven
Jupiler Pro League
Mar 25
OH Leuven
0-0
Charleroi
Jupiler Pro League
Dec 24
OH Leuven
1-0
Charleroi
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Oct 24
Charleroi
0-2
OH Leuven
Jupiler Pro League
Feb 24
OH Leuven
0-0
Charleroi
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Jul 23
Charleroi
1-1
OH Leuven
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Mar 23
Charleroi
0-1
OH Leuven
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The head-to-head record between Charleroi and OH Leuven stands at 2 wins for Charleroi, 4 draws, and 4 wins for OH Leuven over the last 10 matches. The results indicate a competitive rivalry, with both teams having equal opportunities to claim points. The scorelines reflect a mix of tight contests, as evidenced by four matches ending in draws and several low-scoring encounters, including three goalless draws. Notably, Charleroi has not won against OH Leuven in their last five meetings, suggesting a recent advantage for the visitors.

Jupiler Pro League Standings

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Antwerp
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OH Leuven
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Lommel United
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Anderlecht
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Cercle Brugge
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Charleroi
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Union St. Gilloise
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SK Beveren
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RAAL La Louvière
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
CharleroiHome
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game
OH LeuvenAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
CharleroiOH Leuven
1.37Goals p.g.1.52
1.44Goals conceded p.g.1.66
30%Clean sheets28%
33%Win rate28%
2.81Avg goals in match3.17
1.50xG per game1.09
-0.03xGA per game0.72
44%Possession %50%
4.5Shots on target / game5.0
2.0Corners per game4.0
Charleroi
Recent Form

Charleroi have won 4 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 7. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Rayo Vallecano 2-3 and beat Seraing United 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 6D 12L from the last 27 games (33% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: CharleroiAll competitions
01 Aug
Charleroi
2-3
Rayo Vallecano
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Charleroi
2-1
Seraing United
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Lens
2-2
Charleroi
Friendlies Clubs
17 Jul
Feyenoord
3-1
Charleroi
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Charleroi
2-2
Reims
Friendlies Clubs
23 May
Standard Liege
0-2
Charleroi
Jupiler Pro League
9
Win
33%
6
Draw
22%
12
Lost
44%
OH Leuven
Recent Form

OH Leuven have won 2 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 6 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Heerenveen 4-4 and lost to Club Brugge II 3-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 8D 13L from the last 29 games (28% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: OH LeuvenAll competitions
01 Aug
OH Leuven
3-6
Lille
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Heerenveen
4-4
OH Leuven
Friendlies Clubs
24 Jul
Club Brugge II
3-0
OH Leuven
Friendlies Clubs
18 Jul
OH Leuven
1-0
K. Lierse S.K.
Friendlies Clubs
15 Jul
OH Leuven
5-1
Lommel United
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Olympiakos Piraeus
1-1
OH Leuven
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
28%
8
Draw
28%
13
Lost
45%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Charleroi

No reported absences

OH Leuven

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Charleroi Win1.78 (51.3%)
OH Leuven Win4.33 (26.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.99 (51.5%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.80 (48.5%)
Both Teams Score1.86 (54%)
BTTS No1.85 (46%)
Speculative
Draw3.54 (22.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

M. Allaerts has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by M. Allaerts to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Charleroi have averaged 2.0 corners per match at home; OH Leuven 4.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 4.0 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Charleroi have generated 1.50 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 33% of them. They put 4.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Charleroi player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.