"Starting with the hosts, although Genk might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign with their sights set on mounting a genuine Pro League title charge, Thorsetn Fink's camp have failed to find any kind of fluidity. Marking their return from September's international break with a 1-1 stalemate away at historic rivals Anderlecht, the one-time Basel boss has seen his squad muster just a trio of wins from any of their first seven appearances across all competitions."
"while Charleroi might have suffered major heartbreak back in July as they watched their Europa Conference League adventure come to an end following a 2-1 loss against Swedish outfit Hammarby, the Zebras have certainly turned a real corner on either side of September's international break. Marking their return to Pro League duties over the weekend with a dramatic 3-2 victory away at Cercle Brugge, Rio De Mil's men should find the mood in their camp at a high."
Genk have struggled for defensive consistency, failing to record a clean sheet so far this season and seeing their first six outings end with both teams scoring. Thorsetn Fink's side have managed only three wins from seven competitive matches and secured Europa League group stage qualification via a 6-3 aggregate play-off win. Genk's domestic campaign includes multiple 1-1 draws, highlighting attacking output but defensive vulnerability. Charleroi lost in Europa Conference League qualifying but have improved, recording consecutive Pro League wins and earning seven points from their last three matches. Charleroi travel in confidence after recent 3-2 and 3-1 victories, boosting their league position.
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