Feyenoord vs Sporting Charleroi preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Sportcomplex Varkenoord 1 Fri, 17 Jul - 11:30 AM
Club Friendlies 1
FeyenoordFEY
3 1
Sporting CharleroiSPC
Full Time Fri, 17 Jul 11:30 AM
Regular Season
Mats Deijl - 86'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Feyenoord welcomed Sporting Charleroi for a contest that remained scoreless at the interval with both sides level at zero goals. The home team held 55 percent possession overall and asserted greater control after the break to secure a 3-1 win. Charleroi stayed competitive until the later stages yet could not match the stronger side's output. The match featured no red cards and concluded with Feyenoord claiming all three points on the current scoreline. Second-half adjustments proved decisive as the hosts converted opportunities efficiently following the even first period. The result aligned with the pre-match favorite status of the home side despite the initial stalemate. This outcome highlighted Feyenoord's ability to shift momentum effectively in the second half.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Feyenoord 3-1 Sporting Charleroi. Feyenoord showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be determined due to unavailable expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: The outcome was market aligned as indicated by the data.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations remained unfulfilled with null values reported for both teams.
  • Event impact: The second half events led to three goals for the home side after a goalless first half.
  • Red card distortion: No red card distortion occurred as both teams finished with eleven players.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Bos
A. Bos
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Feyenoord G. van Bronckhorst
G. van Bronckhorst
VS
Sporting Charleroi M. Kohnen
M. Kohnen
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Club Brugge Rank: 88 W
FC Dordrecht Rank: 41 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
79.21
73.82
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Feyenoord
Sporting Charleroi
Power Score
79.21
73.82
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
79
160

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Feyenoord — Opponent-weighted form score
Sporting Charleroi — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Feyenoord Sporting Charleroi

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Feyenoord

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sporting Charleroi

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Feyenoord ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sporting Charleroi
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
28.82
14.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
14.00
28.82
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Feyenoord +0.16 Efficiency Index
vs
Sporting Charleroi -0.16 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Feyenoord
Sporting Charleroi
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Feyenoord ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sporting Charleroi
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Feyenoord Sporting Charleroi
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Feyenoord Sporting Charleroi
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Feyenoord
Sporting Charleroi
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Feyenoord
vs
Sporting Charleroi
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Feyenoord Sporting Charleroi
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Feyenoord 0.23
Sporting Charleroi 0.19
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Feyenoord Sporting Charleroi
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Feyenoord 0.04
Sporting Charleroi 0.05
Feyenoord
Sporting Charleroi
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • FEY had peak pressure around 81'.
  • FEY started the game with stronger pressure.
FEY Pressure SPC Pressure
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Pressure Index: FEY reached the top pressure at 81' (65.18).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 17, 2026, 11:30 AM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Sportcomplex Varkenoord 1
Capacity
51177
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Alex Bos

Statistics

Possession
FEY
55%
SPC
45%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 0
4 Shots 3
57 Dangerous attacks 26
55 Possession 45
2 Corners 3
9 Free kicks 14

Match Overview

5 Goal Kicks 12
10 Substitutions 3
10 Throwins 13
17 Dribble Attempts 12
12 Successful Dribbles 8
71 Successful Dribbles Percentage 67

Attacking

118 Attacks 61

Possession

31 Long Passes 48
525 Passes 433
478 Successful Passes 376
91 Successful Passes Percentage 87
7 Key Passes 4
20 Successful Long Passes 24
65 Successful Long Passes Percentage 50

Defensive

1 Saves 5
6 Tackles 12
6 Interceptions 9
33 Duels Won 35

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 14
3 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

2 Offsides 3
14 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Alex Bos

Starting XI ▼

39
Liam Bossin
Liam Bossin (C) Goalkeeper
6.49
8
Jeremiah St. Juste
Jeremiah St. Juste Defender
6.49
20
Mats Deijl
Mats Deijl
Defender62'
7.44
24
Thijs Kraaijeveld
Thijs Kraaijeveld Defender
6.62
27
Gaoussou Diarra
Gaoussou Diarra
Attacker62'
7.34
26
Givairo Read
Givairo Read Defender
6.37
30
Jordan Lotomba
Jordan Lotomba
Defender46'
6.24
35
Mika Mármol
Mika Mármol Defender
6.75
53
Tijme Wessels
Tijme Wessels
Defender62'
7.25
10
Luciano Valente
Luciano Valente Midfielder
6.87
21
Anel Ahmedhodzic
Anel Ahmedhodzic
Defender62'
6.67
11
Gonçalo Borges
Gonçalo Borges Midfielder
6.58
25
Gjivai Zechiël
Gjivai Zechiël
Midfielder62'
7.5
28
Oussama Targhalline
Oussama Targhalline Midfielder
6.37
44
Tobias van den Elshout
Tobias van den Elshout
Midfielder62'
6.36
34
Charles Vanhoutte
Charles Vanhoutte Midfielder
6.56
50
Jivayno Zinhagel
Jivayno Zinhagel
Attacker62'
6.94
49
Shaqueel van Persie
Shaqueel van Persie Midfielder
6.31
14
Sem Steijn
Sem Steijn
Midfielder34'
6.58
19
Nacho Ferri
Nacho Ferri Attacker
6.59
17
Casper Tengstedt
Casper Tengstedt
Attacker46'
6.65
Referee : Alex Bos

Starting XI ▼

55
Martin Delavallée
Martin Delavallée Goalkeeper
6.65
3
Kevin Van Den Kerkhof
Kevin Van Den Kerkhof Defender
6.84
4
Aiham Ousou
Aiham Ousou (C) Defender
6.78
92
Massamba Sow
Massamba Sow
Defender78'
6.06
65
Rafaël Teugels
Rafaël Teugels Defender
6.45
95
Check Keita
Check Keita Defender
6.01
8
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas Midfielder
6.56
17
Antoine Bernier
Antoine Bernier Midfielder
6.66
18
Yassine Khalifi
Yassine Khalifi Midfielder
6.82
20
Freddy Mbemba
Freddy Mbemba Midfielder
6.95
49
Boubakar Dembaga
Boubakar Dembaga
Midfielder82'
6.3
51
Mory Kera
Mory Kera Midfielder
6.52
25
Antoine Colassin
Antoine Colassin Attacker
6.73
42
Patrick Pflücke
Patrick Pflücke
Attacker88'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Tijme Wessels
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
88'
88'
Event
Patrick Pflücke → Antoine Colassin
13th Substitution
Event
Mats Deijl
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
86'
82'
Event
Boubakar Dembaga → Freddy Mbemba
12th Substitution
Event
Gaoussou Diarra
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
78'
78'
Event
Massamba Sow → Aiham Ousou
11th Substitution
Event
Anel Ahmedhodzic → Luciano Valente
4th Substitution
62'
Event
Mats Deijl → Jeremiah St. Juste
5th Substitution
62'
Event
Gaoussou Diarra → Thijs Kraaijeveld
6th Substitution
62'
Event
Tobias van den Elshout → Oussama Targhalline
7th Substitution
62'
Event
Tijme Wessels → Mika Mármol
8th Substitution
62'
Event
Gjivai Zechiël → Gonçalo Borges
9th Substitution
62'
Event
Jivayno Zinhagel → Charles Vanhoutte
10th Substitution
62'
59'
Event
Kevin Van Den Kerkhof
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Jordan Lotomba → Givairo Read 
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Casper Tengstedt → Nacho Ferri
3rd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Sem Steijn  → Shaqueel van Persie 
1st Substitution
34'

CONCLUSION

Feyenoord completed a solid second-half turnaround to defeat Sporting Charleroi 3-1 following an even opening period that ended without goals. The home side leveraged superior possession and timely adjustments to pull ahead decisively while limiting the visitors to a single reply. Absence of dismissals allowed both teams to maintain full squads throughout and focus purely on tactical execution. The stronger team delivered the expected result after the interval despite the initial parity. This performance underscored Feyenoord's capacity to dominate proceedings once momentum shifted in their favor. Charleroi showed resilience but ultimately fell short against sustained pressure. The final margin reflected the home side's effective use of opportunities in the latter stages.