Main prediction: Charlton Athletic to win

Alternative tip: Charlton Athletic to win or draw

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Charlton Athletic host Preston North End this 29/08 (Saturday), at The Valley, at 15:00, in another chapter of the English Championship.

In their last 5 duels across all competitions, Charlton Athletic have won 3 time(s). Preston North End have won 0. Charlton Athletic are the favourites with a 43% chance according to the bookmakers.

See the prediction Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End, where to watch and the probable line-ups.

Prediction for Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End

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Double Chance: Charlton Athletic or Draw

Overview Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End

Charlton Athletic are favourites, with a 43% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 2.31. Charlton Athletic Football Company Limited's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Preston North End Football Club Limited win are 3.846 and a draw is 8.

In the EFL Championship, Charlton Athletic have 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, having Lloyd Jones as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Preston North End have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, and Jordan Thompson as top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Charlton Athletic and Preston North End

In 12 clashes, Preston North End have the advantage over Charlton Athletic: 9 win(s) against 1 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 11/04/2026, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Charlton Athletic 1-2 Preston North End.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Charlton Athletic: current form

Charlton Athletic have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In the English Championship the situation is this:

2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Lloyd Jones (2 goal(s))

Preston North End: current form

Meanwhile, Preston North End have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)

0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

0.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Jordan Thompson (1 goal(s))

Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End key players

In the EFL Championship, Lloyd Jones carries Charlton Athletic Football Company Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).

The playmaker is Karlan Ahearne-Grant, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Sonny Carey has 8 goal(s).

On the other side, Jordan Thompson is the name that frightens the most for PNE with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Delano Burgzorg leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Lewis Dobbin has accumulated 10 goal(s).

Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End statistics in the EFL Championship

Few matches into the league yet. Charlton Athletic have an average of 10 corners and 1.5 cards per match. Preston North End have 8 corners and 3.5 cards. Check the statistics for Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End in the table below.

Home Team

Charlton Athletic Team Logo

Charlton Athletic

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W W L

1.8

Home W W L L L

1.2

Away L W W L D

1.4

Away Team

Preston North End Team Logo

Preston North End

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L D L

0.2

Home L L D L L

0.2

Away L W L W D

1.4

More tips for Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End in the EFL Championship:

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that Charlton Athletic and Preston North End both find the back of the net.

👉 Our prediction is: Charlton Athletic to win

Charlton Athletic to win is our top betting tip for this upcoming match against Preston North End. Charlton Athletic's odds in the online betting sites have them heavily favoured at home, where they have been quite strong all season.

And our expert analysts fancy their chances as well given their current form and overall statistics.

Correct score prediction for Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End

Charlton Athletic are the favourites and the history of both teams scoring points to a lively match. Correct result: Charlton Athletic 2-1 Preston North End. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End

Check out where to watch the live match between Preston North End and Charlton Athletic:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Charlton Athletic and Preston North End

The line-ups for Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End 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

  • 8

    Harvey Knibbs

    Midfielder

  • 10

    Greg Docherty

  • 12

    Billy Koumetio

    Defender

  • 16

    Timothy Ouma

    Midfielder

  • 18

    Ivan Mesík

    Defender

  • 19

    Millenic Alli

    Forward

  • 21

    Tiernan Brooks

    Goalkeeper

  • 28

    Collins Shichenje

    Defender

  • 30

    Robert Apter

  • 31

    Nathan Asiimwe

  • 33

    Micah Mbick

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Preston North End Football Club Limited line-up

  • 2

    Pol Valentín Sancho

    Defender

  • 3

    Andrija Vukčević

    Defender

  • 9

    Jusef Erabi

    Forward

  • 11

    Thierr Small

  • 14

    Jordan Storey

    Defender

  • 15

    Jordan Thompson

    Midfielder

  • 19

    Lewis Jack Gibson

    Defender

  • 21

    Lee Nicholls

    Goalkeeper

  • 23

    Andrew Moran

    Midfielder

  • 27

    Leo Leroy

  • 37

    Delano Burgzorg

    Forward

The Preston North End starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End

Match: Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 29/08/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: The Valley

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 26 August 2026, at 20:13 Last updated on 26 August 2026, at 20:13
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.