Kortrijk vs Charleroi - Jupiler Pro League

The Jupiler Pro League returns to the home ground on August 29, 2026, where Kortrijk and Charleroi will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul on Wednesday as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

The standings paint a clear picture: Kortrijk in 18th, Charleroi in 4th, and both keen to climb. Kortrijk are still searching for momentum, LLLLL in their last five and a season win rate of just 0%. The visitors have been formidable away from home, WLWWW in their last five and a win rate of 83.33% that puts them in elite company. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Tim Sherwood makes his predictions for the new Premier League season, including who he thinks will make the top four in the table.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Kortrijk favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Charleroi are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. The winner came from a rare counter-attack by the new-look Spurs side, who defended well throughout with Andy Robertson making his first start and Jan Paul van Hecke on debut, as they battled to secure another win in pre-season.

With M. Ubandoma leading the league's scoring charts at 5 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. But former Reds forward Teddy Sheringham believes Tielemans isn’t good enough to be the midfielder United needed.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Kortrijk, the weight of evidence favours Charleroi — a 0-2 away win is the call. Whatever the outcome, the Jupiler Pro League fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.