Main prediction: Cardiff City to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Cardiff City
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Cardiff City and Charlton Athletic have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 19/09 (Saturday), at Cardiff City Stadium, at 12:30, and the EFL Championship 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Cardiff City have won 0 time(s) and score 0.8 goals per match. Meanwhile, Charlton Athletic have won 1 time(s). Cardiff City have a 55.25% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic.
Prediction for Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic
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Overview Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic
Cardiff City are favourites, with a 55.25% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Charlton Athletic Football Company Limited win are at 4.82 and a draw at 9.
In the EFL Championship, Cardiff City have 0 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 7 goal(s) scored and 11 conceded. The top scorer is Cian Ashford, with 2 goal(s). On the other side, Charlton Athletic have 3 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 7 conceded. Tyreece Campbell is the top scorer with 3 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Cardiff City and Charlton Athletic
In 10 clashes between Cardiff City and Charlton Athletic, the record is balanced: 2 win(s) for each side and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 30/06/2020, in the EFL Championship. Score: Cardiff City 0-0 Charlton Athletic.
A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.
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Cardiff City: current form
Cardiff City are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the EFL Championship 2026/27:
0 win(s), 4 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.57 point(s) per match
7 goals scored (1 per match)
Top scorer: Cian Ashford (2 goal(s))
Charlton Athletic: current form
For the visitors, Charlton Athletic have played 7 match(es) in the English Championship.
See their performance:
3 win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.71 point(s) per match
6 goals scored (0.86 per match)
Top scorer: Tyreece Campbell (3 goal(s))
Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic key players
In the EFL Championship, Cian Ashford carries Cardiff City Football Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Ollie Tanner, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Yousef Salech has 14 goal(s).
On the other side, Tyreece Campbell is the name that frightens the most for The Addicks with 3 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Millenic Alli leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Sonny Carey has accumulated 8 goal(s).
Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic statistics in the EFL Championship
Cardiff City have an average of 12.85 corners and 1.86 cards per match. Charlton Athletic have 11.29 corners and 1.43 cards. Check the numbers for Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic below.
Cardiff City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L D |
0.4 |
| Home | D D L D W |
1.2 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 2.67 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.33 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
|
xG
|
2.03 | 2.36 | 1.79 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.35 | 1.55 |
Charlton Athletic
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L D W |
1.2 |
| Home | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Away | L D L W W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.86 | 1 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.86 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 25% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 75% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 25% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.11 | 1.27 | 0.89 |
|
xGA
|
1.67 | 1.34 | 2.12 |
More tips for Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic
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Correct score prediction for Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic
The favoritism in the odds points to Cardiff City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Cardiff City 1-0 Charlton Athletic. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic
Check out where to watch the live match between Charlton Athletic and Cardiff City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Cardiff City and Charlton Athletic
The line-ups for Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Cardiff City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Nathan Trott
Goalkeeper
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3
Joel Bagan
Defender
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4
Gabriel Osho
Defender
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5
Krystian Bielik
Defender
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8
Jack Moylan
Midfielder
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9
Yousef Salech
Forward
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11
Ollie Tanner
Forward
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16
Chris Willock
Forward
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18
Alexander Robertson
Midfielder
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27
Joel Colwill
Midfielder
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38
Perry Ng
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Charlton Athletic Football Company Limited line-up
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5
Lloyd Jones
Defender
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6
Conor Coventry
Midfielder
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7
Tyreece Campbell
Forward
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9
Karlan Ahearne-Grant
Forward
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11
Miles Leaburn
Forward
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13
Arthur Okonkwo
Goalkeeper
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18
Ivan Mesík
Defender
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19
Millenic Alli
Forward
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20
Dan McNamara
Defender
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34
Oliver Skipp
Midfielder
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44
Tyler Bindon
Defender
The Charlton Athletic starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic
Match: Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 19/09/2026
Time: 12:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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