​Belgian Pro League -- Saint Gilloise vs Charleroi Game Preview

Analysis:

Charleroi will visit Saint-Gilloise. This Friday, the start of the new season, will see these two teams square off at Stade Joseph Marien.

Saint Gilloise

Saint-Gilloise were the league champion in Belgium but lost to Club Brugge in the Championship round last year, but receive a Champions League qualifying ticket due to finishing second. Following a 1-1 First Division A draw with Sint-Truiden, they will take the field in this contest.

Charleroi

The last three preseason games that Charleroi played had ended in losses. But they enter the game off a 3-1 First Division A victory over Eupen in their season-opening contest. Charleroi have scored in each and every one of their past 6 matches, totaling 13 goals throughout the course of those encounters.

Prediction

The previous two league games between these sides were won by Union SG with a total score of 7-0. Given their prior h2h statistics and current form, I believe a home victory on Friday is likely.

Pick: 1