Prediction: Charleroi VS Royal Antwerp 2025-05-29
The battle for the last European ticket is on. Charleroi and Royal Antwerp are set to clash in a high-stakes match, with the winner advancing to the Conference League and the loser being left in the dark.
Charleroi's coach, Rik De Mil, is aware of the challenge ahead, saying "it's going to be hot there, that's for sure!" He's right; Antwerp has more experience and a stronger squad. However, Charleroi has been playing some effective football under De Mil's guidance, and with 800 supporters cheering them on, they might just have the spark they need to take down the favorites.
Looking at the odds, Royal Antwerp is the slight favorite, with prices ranging from 2.4 to 2.53 across different bookmakers. Charleroi is priced between 2.63 and 2.81, while the draw is hovering around 3.2-3.4.
My prediction? This one's going to be a goal-fest. Both teams will come out swinging, and with Antwerp's defensive struggles this season, I expect Charleroi to find the back of the net at least once. Antwerp, on the other hand, has the firepower to take down Charleroi's defense.
Best bet: Over 2.5 goals. The odds are around 1.87-1.95, which is a steal considering the attacking potential of both teams. Don't be surprised if this one ends 3-2 or 2-3. The stakes are high, and both teams will be going all out to secure that European ticket.
Created: May 29, 2025, 2:14 p.m. GMT