Charleroi vs Gent: match facts, form and head-to-head – 17 January 2027, Jupiler Pro League

Charleroi host Gent in what promises to be a decisive clash at the top of the table, with the home side sitting fourth on 15 points after five wins, no draws and a single loss, boasting a 12‑5 goal tally. Gent arrive in second place, marginally ahead with 16 points from five victories and one draw, having scored 11 and conceded only three. The narrow one‑point gap and Charleroi’s superior goal difference could make the encounter a pivotal swing in the race for the title. Both teams will be eager to convert their strong starts into a win, knowing that a slip could see Gent slip to third while Charleroi could leapfrog into the coveted second spot.