Sporting Charleroi vs Westerlo
Sporting Charleroi 0–1 Westerlo
Westerlo claimed a 1-0 victory at Sporting Charleroi in the Belgian Pro League, a result that vindicated a pre-match model edge the betting market was slow to recognise. Marcus Vale breaks down what the numbers tell us about how this one was decided.
Westerlo claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Westerlo end of the standings.
Westerlo Win 1-0 at Charleroi: What the Data Says About a Result the Market Underestimated
Westerlo claimed a 1-0 victory at Sporting Charleroi in the Belgian Pro League, a result that vindicated a pre-match model edge the betting market was slow to recognise. Marcus Vale breaks down what the numbers tell us about how this one was decided.
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- 86'off: Yassine Titraoui
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How the result affects the Belgian Pro League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 66 |
| 1 |  Union St. Gilloise | 30 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 66 |
| 2 |  Club Brugge | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 63 |
| 3 |  Sint-Truiden | 30 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 57 |
| 4 |  Charleroi | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 20 |
| 4 |  Gent | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 45 |
| 5 |  Mechelen | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 45 |
| 6 |  Anderlecht | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 44 |
What was the final score of Sporting Charleroi vs Westerlo?
The match finished 0-1 to Westerlo.
Who won Sporting Charleroi vs Westerlo?
Westerlo won the match 1-0.
When did Sporting Charleroi vs Westerlo take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Sporting Charleroi fell to Westerlo 1-0 in the Belgian Pro League, a result that caught our model off guard. We had backed a Charleroi win at 42 percent probability, and the pick did not land. Westerlo arrived in strong form, having won four of their last five matches, and that momentum proved decisive on the day. Charleroi managed to keep the match tight, though neither side found the net until Westerlo's breakthrough late. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Westerlo moved to 9th place with the win, consolidating their recent resurgence after a heavy 3-0 loss to Genk. Charleroi remained 11th, their inconsistency preventing a climb up the standings. Our model had flagged Westerlo's superior defensive record at 40 per cent clean sheets; they delivered on that metric here. The result represented a significant form swing for the visitors.
Sporting Charleroi v Westerlo · Belgian Pro League · 16/05/2026, 15:00:00