Bet on Royal Charleroi SC vs Standard Liege on Football

Most early betting lines for Royal Charleroi SC vs Standard Liege on 18 January 2026 slightly favor Standard Liege, with typical away win odds around 2.40, Charleroi at 2.80, and the draw near 3.20 based on Pro League form in late December 2025. Standard finished the 2024–25 calendar year stronger in attack, while Charleroi’s inconsistent home results make the visitors marginal favorites with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Royal Charleroi SC and Standard Liege in the Belgian Pro League is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM local time on 18 January 2026, which is 4:30 PM UTC. This kickoff time aligns with the standard early-evening slot used for weekend league fixtures in Belgium.

Royal Charleroi SC will host Standard Liege at Stade du Pays de Charleroi in Charleroi, Belgium, a dedicated football venue with an approximate capacity of 15,000–20,000 seats after recent downsizing from its Euro 2000 configuration. The stadium is known for its compact stands and intense atmosphere generated by the home ultras behind the goals.

Given Standard Liege’s better attacking metrics over the past month and Charleroi’s mixed home record, a narrow away win is the most likely outcome, with a 1-2 scoreline a realistic projection. From an odds perspective, Standard around 2.40 on the moneyline, Charleroi near 2.80, and the draw about 3.20 suggest roughly a 40% implied chance for Standard, 35% for Charleroi, and 25% for a draw.

In recent head-to-head meetings over the last two seasons, Standard Liege have had a slight edge, winning about half of the matches, with Royal Charleroi SC taking a couple of victories and the rest ending level. Most of these derbies have been tight and low-scoring, often decided by a single goal, reflecting the traditional regional rivalry between Charleroi and Liege clubs in the Pro League.