League-position context
Charleroi rank6th
KV Mechelen rank8th
Charleroi points49
KV Mechelen points48
Charleroi: #6 · 49 pts · GD +5
10 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
KV Mechelen: #8 · 48 pts · GD +5
11 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.