Main prediction: under 1.5 goals
Alternative tip: double chance Derby County
Other market: under 1.5 goals
The season is already underway for Charlton Athletic, but the English Championship hasn't started yet.
That changes this Saturday, 15/08, at 15:00, at The Valley. The opponent for the opening match is Derby County.
Charlton Athletic arrive at the league opener with 15 win(s) and 52 goals this season. Meanwhile, Derby County have 20 win(s) and 71 goals. Derby County have a 34% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
The prediction for Charlton Athletic vs Derby County is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.
Prediction for Charlton Athletic vs Derby County
Under 9.5 Corners
Overview Charlton Athletic vs Derby County
Derby County go in as favourites, with odds of 2.86 and a 34% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 11 win(s) for Derby County (The Rams) Limited against 11 for Charlton Athletic Football Company Limited. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
Charlton Athletic and Derby County have not yet played any matches in the EFL Championship.
Head-to-head between Charlton Athletic and Derby County
In 19 clashes, Derby County have the advantage over Charlton Athletic: 11 win(s) against 4 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 20/01/2026, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Charlton Athletic 1-2 Derby County.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Charlton Athletic vs Derby County, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Charlton Athletic: current form
Charlton Athletic have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship, but have played 50 match(es) this season.
See the numbers before the start of the English Championship:
15 win(s), 14 draw(s), 21 defeat(s)
52 goals scored (1.04 per match)
Top scorer: Sonny Carey (8 goal(s))
Derby County: current form
On the other side, Derby County have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship 2026/27, but have played 50 match(es) this season before the tournament.
See the numbers:
20 win(s), 10 draw(s), 20 defeat(s)
71 goals scored (1.42 per match)
Top scorer: Carlton Morris (12 goal(s))
Charlton Athletic vs Derby County key players
Charlton Athletic have not yet taken to the pitch in the EFL Championship, so there are no individual data in the league for now.
But in the season, Sonny Carey is already leading the way with 8 goal(s).
Meanwhile, Derby County have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.
In the season, however, Carlton Morris already has 12 goal(s).
Charlton Athletic vs Derby County statistics in the EFL Championship
Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Charlton Athletic vs Derby County already show something. Charlton Athletic have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Derby County have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Charlton Athletic vs Derby County in the table below.
Charlton Athletic
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Derby County
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More tips for Charlton Athletic vs Derby County
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Correct score prediction for Charlton Athletic vs Derby County
Two very well-drilled defences and the visitors as favourites in the odds. A low-scoring match with a win for Derby County. Probable score: Charlton Athletic 0-1 Derby County. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Charlton Athletic vs Derby County
Check out where to watch the live match between Derby County and Charlton Athletic:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Charlton Athletic and Derby County
The line-ups for Charlton Athletic vs Derby County 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.
Charlton Athletic Football Company Limited line-up
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5
Lloyd Jones
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6
Conor Coventry
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7
Tyreece Campbell
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7
Tyreece Campbell
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9
Karlan Ahearne-Grant
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12
Billy Koumetio
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14
Sonny Carey
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15
Nathaniel Chalobah
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17
Amari'i Bell
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20
Dan McNamara
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24
Matt Godden
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25
William Mannion
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Derby County (The Rams) Limited line-up
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1
Jacob Widell Zetterström
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5
Matt Clarke
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6
Sondre Klingen Langås
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8
Bobby Clark
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9
Carlton Morris
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11
Samuel Szmodics
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18
Charlie Taylor
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23
Joe Ward
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27
Lewis Travis
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29
Oscar Fraulo
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33
Corey Taylor
The Derby County starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Charlton Athletic vs Derby County
Match: Charlton Athletic vs Derby County
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 15/08/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: The Valley
Broadcast: none scheduled
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