Prediction for match Charleroi — Brugge, 13.01.2026

Match Analysis: Charleroi vs Brugge

The cup clash between Charleroi and Brugge is set for January 13, 2026. In the betting odds, Brugge is favored with odds of 1.97 for a win, 3.45 for a draw, and 3.52 for a Charleroi victory. The probability of outcomes is distributed as follows: Brugge - 46.93%, draw - 26.80%, Charleroi - 26.27%. In recent head-to-head encounters, Brugge consistently secures points: they claimed a narrow 1-0 victory in November 2025 and won 4-2 in March of the same year. The teams drew 1-1 in September 2024, while in January and September 2024, Brugge scored four goals in both matches. This highlights Brugge's attacking potential and their advantage in direct encounters.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Charleroi earned 6 points: a win over Anderlecht (2-1), draws with Genk (2-2) and Union Saint-Gilloise (1-1), and losses to Mechelen (0-1) and RAAL La Louvière (0-0). Over the same period, Brugge secured big wins against Genk (5-3), Gent (2-1), and Dender (5-1), but lost to Sint-Truiden (2-3) and Arsenal (0-3). In additional metrics, Charleroi's average ball possession is 48%, with 1.8 yellow cards, 11.8 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. Brugge's possession is 57.6%, with 0.8 yellow cards, 9.2 fouls, and 1 offsides. In the last head-to-head match on November 22, 2025, Brugge won 1-0 against Charleroi.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of scoring, the teams show different profiles. Charleroi has an average of 2 goals per match, scoring 1 and conceding 1. In their last 5 games, Charleroi saw over 2.5 goals twice and under 2.5 goals three times. By halves: more than 1.5 goals were scored twice in the first half and once in the second half. Brugge has an average total of 5 goals per game, with the team scoring 2.8 and conceding 2.2. In their last 5 matches, all of Brugge's games ended with over 2.5 goals. In the first half, more than 1.5 goals were scored three times, and in the second half, five times out of five. By intervals: Charleroi most often scores in the 76-90 minute range (40%) and concedes early in the match (0-15 minutes, 60%). Brugge is most prolific in the 16-30 minute range (44%), and most often concedes early in the second half (46-60 minutes, 25%). Given Brugge's high scoring rate and consistent over 2.5 goal outcomes, betting on over 2.5 goals seems logical.

Corner Totals Analysis

On average, Charleroi earns 4.8 corners per match, while Brugge gets 4.4. In their last five matches, both teams surpassed the 9.5 corner total three times. Considering a 9.5 corner total, both teams have seen both over and under this figure. Additional data shows Charleroi often records more fouls and yellow cards, while Brugge has higher ball possession and fewer infringements. In corner bets, considering a total around 9.5 is logical, given both teams' average figures and the frequency of this total being surpassed in their matches.