Football Bet of the Day: Defences to play fast and Mous tonight

Mouscron-Peruwelz v Sporting Charleroi
Tuesday December 22, 19:30

It proved to be a delightful night. I went to see the new Star Wars film (ridiculously amazing, by the way), and when I emerged, I discovered that our boys Casertana had bashed Messina 4-1. The Force is strong with us at the moment, so let's hope that continues.

We're making the short hop across to Belgium, and taking in a top-flight game between Mouscron-Peruwelz and Sporting Charleroi. Belgium sometimes gets a bad rep for being a bit dull, but these two sides appear to be trying to change that.

Mouscron-Peruwelz are a lowly 14th in the 16-team standings, but outside the top five only Mechelen have a better scoring record. Mouscron-Peruwelz have banged in 28 goals in 19 games, but their problem is at the back, as they have leaked 30 goals.

All of this means Mouscron-Peruwelz are a rather entertaining watch. 12 of their 19 Belgian Pro League games have featured at least three goals, including six of their last seven home games.

10th-placed Sporting Charleroi are only three points better off than tonight's opponents, and after a cautious start to the campaign, Felice Mazzu's men have started opening up in games. Seven of the Zebras' last ten league games have featured three goals or more, including each of the last five.

When these two sides last met back in July, Charleroi won 2-1, and I'm expecting goals again tonight.

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