Standard Liege vs Charleroi - Jupiler Pro League

The Jupiler Pro League returns to the home ground on May 23, 2026, where Standard Liege and Charleroi will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. He is expected to miss the Community Shield game against Arsenal and the opening Premier League fixture of the season as a result.

Both camps will view the Jupiler Pro League meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. Standard Liege have held their own of late, L in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 50%. The visitors have been a force on their travels, WLWWW in their last five and a campaign win rate of 83.33% that demands respect. The contrast in attacking output — 2 versus 2 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The position of goalkeeper is vital in Fantasy Premier League.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Standard Liege will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Charleroi's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. In attack, Brazilian forward Kaua Elias has emerged as a name of interest, with United scouts watching the Shakhtar Donetsk striker after his hat‑trick against Kudrivka on Monday.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Manzambi becomes Villa's first signing of the summer, with the Europa League holders also closing in on a £38m deal for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. Whatever the outcome, the Jupiler Pro League fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.