Alex MacQuoid
Standard Liege and Charleroi meet at Stade Maurice Dufrasne, and there’s more than just Conference League points at stake. Both sides sit near the top of this phase’s mini-table. Standard Liege, under Vincent Euvrard, will feel confident hosting after a strong home campaign, while Mario Kohnen’s Charleroi have recently found their footing after a rocky start to the year. The two coaches favor 4-2-3-1 formations, so expect a tactical chess match.
Casper Nielsen has become pivotal for Standard Liege – his recent goal involvements (2 goals, 1 assist in last 4 matches) make him a threat between the lines. For Charleroi, Kevin Van Den Kerkhof stands out, delivering 3 assists and a goal from right-back across his last five. They won’t need spotlights to shine.
Hot stat: Charleroi have racked up 34 corners in their last 5 matches – that’s nearly 7 per game, a freakish number for a side not dominating possession.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Pro League 2025/26 Conference League (Belgium) |
| 🏟 Venue: | Stade Maurice Dufrasne, Liege |
| 🗓️ Date: | 23.05.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:45 CEST |
Standard Liege vs Charleroi prediction
Our best value pick for this match is Standard Liege to win. Their recent home record is robust, and they’ve beaten Charleroi here just weeks ago. The bookmakers’ edge leans Standard’s way (average 47% win probability), and with a goal difference of +8 in the group, they’ve got momentum.
Standard play with more discipline – just 5 yellows in their last 5, and 31 fouls. Charleroi, by contrast, have a whopping 55 fouls and 8 yellows in the same span. Standard’s ball retention is decent (pass accuracy 78.5%), but Charleroi’s is even higher (83.7%) – yet the latter’s tendency to commit fouls and allow set pieces could decide things.
Expect Standard to try and control rhythm and territory, while Charleroi look for bursts down the flanks. A cagey first half, but if Charleroi get pinned back, their fouls and corners will mount. This could result in high set-piece counts, more interruptions, and possibly a pivotal dead-ball goal.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Over 10.5 corners |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 10.5 |
Team Analysis
Standard Liege’s last match was a 2-1 victory over Westerlo. They started brightly, found space for wingers, and pressed high. Rafiki Said Ahamada was tireless, scoring and drawing fouls. Nielsen’s late surges from midfield created havoc. The defense, led by David Bates, allowed a soft goal but generally stayed organized. Standard’s attack looks increasingly fluid, with their forwards interchanging positions. Passing accuracy dipped slightly, but their transitions were razor-sharp. Set-piece delivery from corners and wide free kicks continues to be a real weapon.
Charleroi drew 1-1 with Leuven, a result that both flatters and frustrates. Charleroi created more shots (67 in last 5 games; highest in this Conference group) but found little end product. Aurelien Scheidler’s work rate up front kept the Leuven back line busy, but service was erratic. Defensive lapses led to dangerous moments, but Mohamed Koné in goal bailed them out. Charleroi’s midfield, especially Etiene Camara, showed flashes of control but couldn’t dictate tempo. Their high corner count came from forcing wide play and repeated blocks, not dominance.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Standard Liege | Charleroi |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Total shots | 59 | 67 |
| Corner kicks | 14 | 34 |
| Total fouls | 31 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy (%) | 78.5 | 83.7 |
| Interceptions | 46 | 32 |
| Offsides | 11 | 8 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Standard Liege vs Charleroi stats page for more info.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Standard Liege the favourite
- Moneyline Standard Liege 2.00 | Charleroi 3.65
- Draw 3.45
- Over/Under Over 2.5 2.00 | Under 2.5 1.78
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes 1.74 | No 2.05
Bookmakers see Standard Liege as slight but clear favorites – home strength, recent form, and a more potent attack all factor in. Charleroi’s odds reflect their inconsistent results and away status, but their ability to force corners and create chaos shouldn’t be ignored. Over 2.5 at evens is tempting; both teams have leaky moments at the back. BTTS at 1.74 looks short, yet recent head-to-heads and current attacking trends suggest it lands more often than not. We think the value sits with Standard’s win or corners markets.
Possible Starting Lineups
Standard Liege possible starting eleven
- GK: Matthieu Epolo
- DF: Ibe Hautekiet, Henry Lawrence, David Bates, Gustav Julius Mortensen
- MF: Ibrahim Karamoko, Tobias Mohr, Casper Nielsen
- FW: Rafiki Said Ahamada, Timothee Nkada, Adnane Abid
Matthieu Epolo is the clear first-choice keeper, and the back four is steady with Hautekiet, Lawrence, Bates, and Mortensen. Nielsen and Karamoko bring legs and vision to midfield, Mohr has been quietly effective, and Said Ahamada on the wing is their X-factor. The front three can all switch spots, which will test Charleroi’s marking. Standard should stick with 4-2-3-1 – it’s worked, and they have no major injury issues.
Charleroi possible starting eleven
- GK: Mohamed Koné
- DF: Cheick Keita, Aiham Ousou, Mardochée Nzita, Kevin Van Den Kerkhof
- MF: Etiene Camara, Yassine Khalifi, Patrick Pflücke
- FW: Parfait Guiagon, Antoine Bernier, Aurelien Scheidler
Koné keeps his place in goal, with Keita, Ousou, Nzita, and Van Den Kerkhof across defense – the latter offers real attacking threat. Camara, Khalifi, and Pflücke are likely to start in a compact midfield trio. Up front, Guiagon and Bernier support Scheidler. Mario Kohnen sticks to his 4-2-3-1, expecting Van Den Kerkhof to bomb forward and Bernier to exploit spaces. Scheidler’s strength is key; Bernier is another to watch, always lively on the break.
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Charleroi. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
TipsGG Match Prediction
Standard Liege are in better shape, at home, with stronger recent results and a more consistent lineup. Charleroi can cause problems, especially from set pieces and on the break, but their discipline (or lack of it) might cost them. We think Standard wins, probably in a game with goals and corners galore. Ahamada and Nielsen will be decisive, Van Den Kerkhof will push forward for Charleroi, but the hosts have the edge. Maybe 2-1, maybe 3-1, but Standard should prevail.
