Leuven vs Charleroi Predictions

• Charleroi have won seven of their last ten matches
• Leuven lost their last four games of last term
• Charleroi have won two of their last three games 2-1

Charleroi could start campaign in style

Due to the quirks of the Belgian Pro League system, Charleroi have managed to qualify for the Conference League qualifiers despite finishing the regular season in tenth, just five points above the relegation places.

The Zebras were on top form in the subsequent Conference League play-off group however, winning seven of their last ten games, and shocking Antwerp to secure a spot in European competition.

They got their qualification efforts underway with a 0-0 draw away to Hammarby and that should give them plenty of confidence about getting the better of OH Leuven in their first league game of the season.

The hosts finished with just one win from their last ten matches which saw manager Chris Coleman depart and David Hubert take over after a disappointing spell at Anderlecht.

Charleroi could build on the positivity brought about by their impressive end to the campaign and subsequent European football with an away win in this opener.

They beat Leuven 2-1 the last time that these two met and another close affair is fancied, so do not discount another 2-1 win for the visitors.

Both teams have scored in six of the home team’s last nine matches and could be on the cards again.