Sporting du Pays de Charleroi vs Royal Antwerp FC, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi vs Royal Antwerp FC — Jupiler League at Stade du Pays de Charleroi.
- Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 30 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Antwerp FC 30 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | 57 |
| 4 | KAA Gent | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | RSC Anderlecht | 30 | 44 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 30 | 42 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liege | 30 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp FC | 30 | 35 |
| 11 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 30 | 34 |
| 12 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | 34 |
| 13 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 30 | 32 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 30 | 31 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 30 | 31 |
| 16 | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | 30 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-13
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
1–1
Royal Antwerp FC
2020-12-27
Royal Antwerp FC
2–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
2020-08-30
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
2–0
Royal Antwerp FC
2020-02-16
Royal Antwerp FC
1–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
2019-08-11
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
2–1
Royal Antwerp FC
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Aug | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jul | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Jul | KV Oostende | A | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | KAS Eupen | H | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | KAA Gent | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Aug | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 5–2 | W |
| 01 Aug | KV Kortrijk | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jul | KV Mechelen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 17 Apr | KRC Genk | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Apr | Royal Excel Mouscron | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | Royal Antwerp FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #10 |
| 34 | Points | 35 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 9 / 7 / 14 | W / D / L | 9 / 8 / 13 |
| 38 | Scored | 31 |
| 42 | Conceded | 32 |
| -4 | GD | -1 |
| 1.13 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 30% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi are 11th (34 pts). Royal Antwerp FC are 10th (35 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stade du Pays de Charleroi as Sporting du Pays de Charleroi face off against Royal Antwerp FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Stade du Pays de Charleroi. Sporting du Pays de Charleroi seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' Royal Antwerp FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' The 32-year-old Birger Verstraete has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joris Kayembe, as he is very good at scoring at Stade du Pays de Charleroi with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 30' Sporting du Pays de Charleroi currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Sporting du Pays de Charleroi is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 38' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Viktor Fischer makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 42' Pieter Gerkens was booked on 42.
- 46' A tactical swap from Royal Antwerp FC — Johannes Eggestein on, Michael Frey off on 46 minutes.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pieter Gerkens is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sporting du Pays de Charleroi.
- 55' A change in the Sporting du Pays de Charleroi ranks — Jules Van Cleemput exits the field as Jackson Tchatchoua enters on 55.
- 58' What composure from Anass Zaroury! The Morocco international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 63' Abdoulaye Seck has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 66' The Royal Antwerp FC bench stirs into life. Benson Manuel is withdrawn and Michel-Ange Balikwisha gets his opportunity.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Ali Gholizadeh. He receives a Yellow card.
- 71' Viktor Fischer makes way for Koji Miyoshi at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Royal Antwerp FC.
- 76' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 81' Dorian Dessoleil has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 84' A change in the Sporting du Pays de Charleroi ranks — Shamar Nicholson exits the field as Chris Bedia enters on 84.
- 86' Louis Verstraete has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pieter Gerkens on 86 minute.
- 90' It is a substitution in Sporting du Pays de Charleroi team. Ali Gholizadeh is replaced by Mamadou Fall on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 12
-
8
Ali Gholizadeh ↓ Mamadou Fall 90'
- 24
- 44
-
10
Shamar Nicholson ↓ Chris Bedia 84'
- 3
- 4
- 70
- 21
- 6
Bench
- 30
-
18
Chris Bedia ↑ 84'
- 34
-
27
Mamadou Fall ↑ 90'
- 19
-
38
Jackson Tchatchoua ↑ 55'
- 40
Coach
Edward Still
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 99
-
7
Viktor Fischer ↓ Koji Miyoshi 71'
- 14
- 1
- 16
- 34
- 5
- 6
- 2
- 4
- 8
Bench
-
9
Johannes Eggestein ↑ 46'
- 3
-
19
Koji Miyoshi ↑ 71'
-
33
Louis Verstraete ↑ 86'
- 26
- 38
-
10
Michel-Ange Balikwisha ↑ 66'
- 21
Coach
Brian Priske
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dieumerci Mbokani | 3 |
| Nikola Stulic | 3 |
| Shamar Nicholson | 3 |
| George Ilenikhena | 2 |
| Vincent Janssen | 2 |
| Victor Osimhen | 2 |
| Lior Refaelov | 2 |
| Marco Ilaimaharitra | 2 |
Head to Head
2021-08-13
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
1–1
Royal Antwerp FC
2020-12-27
Royal Antwerp FC
2–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
2020-08-30
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
2–0
Royal Antwerp FC
2020-02-16
Royal Antwerp FC
1–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
2019-08-11
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
2–1
Royal Antwerp FC
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi Form
2021-08-13
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
1–1
Royal Antwerp FC
D
2021-08-08
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
1–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
D
2021-07-31
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
0–0
K. Sint-Truidense VV
D
2021-07-24
KV Oostende
0–3
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
W
2021-04-17
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
2–3
KAS Eupen
L
2021-04-10
KAA Gent
4–0
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
L
Royal Antwerp FC Form
2021-08-13
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
1–1
Royal Antwerp FC
D
2021-08-08
Royal Standard de Liege
2–5
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2021-08-01
Royal Antwerp FC
0–1
KV Kortrijk
L
2021-07-25
KV Mechelen
3–2
Royal Antwerp FC
L
2021-04-17
Royal Antwerp FC
3–2
KRC Genk
W
2021-04-12
Royal Excel Mouscron
2–3
Royal Antwerp FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.32
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Royal Antwerp FC xG
I would bet for:
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi or Royal Antwerp FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi or Draw
66%
Draw or Royal Antwerp FC
62%
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi or Royal Antwerp FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Royal Antwerp FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
8.3%
1 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
| Handicap | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi covers | Push | Royal Antwerp FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

