Gent – Charleroi

Gent sit comfortably in second place with 16 points after five wins and a draw, boasting a strong 11‑3 goal difference, while Charleroi linger just behind in fourth with 15 points from five victories and a single loss, their attack outpacing the visitors at 12‑5. The clash at the Ghelamco Arena promises a tight battle for the upper echelons of the table, as both sides have shown they can dominate defensively and find the net regularly. Gent will look to extend their unbeaten run and maintain the narrow gap to league leaders, whereas Charleroi aim to close the one‑point deficit and leapfrog into the coveted top three. Historically, the two clubs have exchanged blows in a competitive rivalry, making this fixture a pivotal test for both in the race for European qualification.