The Valley · Referee Tom Reeves, England · Analysis updated 15:56 UTC
Charlton vs Preston Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.25 expected goals for Charlton and 1.00 for Preston, a combined total of 3.25. That distribution gives Charlton the largest share of the 1X2 market at 66%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 63% for over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 66% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Charlton win
65.6% probability
Expected goals
2.25 – 1.00
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Charlton home form
6 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Preston away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 6 of the last 10 meetings.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
85%
Double chance 12
81%
Double chance X2
34%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–09.8%
- 2–19.8%
- 1–08.7%
- 1–18.7%
- 3–07.4%
Recent form
Charlton
- 2026-10-17T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Watford · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-10-13T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Burnley · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-10-10T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Bristol City · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-19T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Cardiff · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Portsmouth · 0-0 (D)
Preston
- 2026-10-17T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Wrexham · 1-4 (L)
- 2026-10-13T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Birmingham · 0-4 (L)
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Millwall · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs QPR · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Lincoln · 0-1 (L)
Head-to-head
- 2026-04-11T14:00:00.000Z · Charlton 1-2 Preston (Championship)
- 2025-10-04T14:00:00.000Z · Charlton 0-2 Preston (Championship)
- 2025-01-14T19:45:00.000Z · Charlton 1-2 Preston (FA Cup)
- 2020-01-18T15:00:00.000Z · Charlton 1-2 Preston (Championship)
- 2019-11-03T12:00:00.000Z · Charlton 0-1 Preston (Championship)
- 2016-02-23T19:45:00.000Z · Charlton 1-2 Preston (Championship)
- 2015-10-20T18:45:00.000Z · Charlton 0-3 Preston (Championship)
- 2012-04-28T14:00:00.000Z · Charlton 2-2 Preston (League One)
- 2011-11-05T15:00:00.000Z · Charlton 5-2 Preston (League One)
- 2011-09-13T18:45:00.000Z · Charlton 0-2 Preston (League Cup)
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 23 |
| 2 | West Ham | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 22 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 22 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 20 |
| 5 | West Brom | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| 6 | Stoke City | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 19 |
| 7 | Wolves | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 8 | Southampton | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | QPR | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| 11 | Sheffield Utd | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| 12 | Millwall | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 15 |
| 13 | Portsmouth | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 15 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 14 |
| 15 | Bolton | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 14 |
| 16 | Bristol City | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 14 |
| 17 | Charlton | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -5 | 14 |
| 18 | Lincoln | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -10 | 12 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| 20 | Watford | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -9 | 11 |
| 21 | Norwich | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | -4 | 9 |
| 22 | Burnley | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 23 | Derby | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -11 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | -15 | 4 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Charlton win, at 65.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 57% and over 2.5 goals at 63%.
A 66% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.