CHARLEROI, Belgium (Interstat) — Sporting Charleroi and Westerlo meet Saturday in a Belgian First Division A clash at Stade du Pays de Charleroi, with both teams aiming to build momentum late in the season.

Westerlo enters on a two-match winning streak against Charleroi, including a 2-0 victory April 5 and a 2-1 win Feb. 22. Charleroi’s lone recent home success against Westerlo came Nov. 8, 2025, a 2-0 result. Over the past five head-to-heads, Westerlo holds a 3-2 edge.

Westerlo (10-8-8, 38 points) is coming off a 3-0 loss at Genk on May 10, snapping a four-match unbeaten run. Prior to that, Westerlo drew 3-3 at home against Oud-Heverlee on May 2, fell 4-2 to Kampong Speu Province on April 25, beat Oud-Heverlee 2-0 on April 21 and defeated Genk 2-1 on April 18. The team’s away form has been mixed, with losses at Standard Liege (1-2 on April 11) and at Genk, but wins at Oud-Heverlee and at Charleroi.

Charleroi (9-7-10, 34 points) snapped a three-match losing streak with a 1-0 win at Kampong Speu Province on May 10. That followed a 2-0 home victory against Genk on May 2, a 2-0 win at Oud-Heverlee on April 25, a 1-1 draw at Genk on April 21 and a 2-1 home loss to Standard Liege on April 18. At home, Charleroi has been inconsistent, winning two of its last five but losing three of four before the Genk victory.

Key players for Westerlo include forward Mohamed B. and midfielder Tom V., who combined for three goals in the last two meetings. Charleroi relies on striker Lucas D., who scored in the April 5 loss and has four goals in his last five appearances.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for Westerlo.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time.