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Charlton Athletic vs Derby County prediction

Championship · Sat · 14:00 — our model's pick, the best available price and how the market is priced.

Odds and data refreshed Aug 5, 2026 · how we work

Our prediction

Championship 🕒 Sat · 14:00
Our tip
Derby County to win
Odds
2.75
★ Official pick — published to our graded record · backed by our goal model
ConfidenceValue · 38%
AI Value edge 5.14% · best price at Coolbet
Bet at Coolbet

Key factors behind our tip

01

The match-result odds are extremely close, with Charlton at 2.76 (about 36%) and Derby at 2.88 (about 35%), so the market barely favours the hosts.

02

The draw at 3.45 implies roughly a 29% chance, consistent with expectations of a competitive, evenly-poised contest.

03

Our model's Under 2.5 goals pick carries a 53% implied confidence, pointing toward a potentially low-scoring game.

04

The value edge on that Under selection is negative at -3.87%, meaning the 1.81 price offers no clear pricing advantage over the market.

Most likely scorelines

Both teams to score: 49%
ScoreModel chanceFair odds
1-1 12.9% 7.76
0-1 12.0% 8.36
1-0 9.7% 10.34
0-0 9.0% 11.15
1-2 8.6% 11.64
0-2 8.0% 12.55

From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.08 and 1.33. These six scorelines cover 60% of all outcomes — the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.

Team form

CA Charlton Athletic LWLDL
2 May 26 @ Swansea 1-3
25 Apr 26 vs Hull City 2-1
22 Apr 26 vs Ipswich Town 1-2
18 Apr 26 @ Sheffield Wed 1-1
11 Apr 26 vs Preston NE 1-2
DC Derby County LWLWL
2 May 26 vs Sheffield Utd 1-2
25 Apr 26 @ QPR 3-2
21 Apr 26 @ Norwich 1-2
18 Apr 26 vs Oxford United 1-0
11 Apr 26 @ Southampton 1-2

Head-to-head: Charlton Athletic v Derby County

Full H2H history →
L 20 Jan 26
Charlton 1-2 Derby CountyChampionship
D 30 Sept 25
Derby County 1-1 CharltonChampionship

W/D/L shown from Charlton Athletic's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.

Best odds across bookmakers

OutcomeBest priceBookmakerImplied
Charlton Athletic 2.78 Betfair 36.0%
Derby County 2.75 Coolbet 36.4%
Draw 3.45 Betfair 29.0%

Charlton Athletic vs Derby County: match preview

This Championship clash at The Valley sees Charlton Athletic host Derby County in a match the bookmakers view as almost a coin toss. The home side sits as the marginal favourite at 2.76, implying around a 36% chance of victory, while Derby County are barely behind at 2.88, worth roughly 35%. That razor-thin gap tells you the market sees little to separate these two. The draw is priced at 3.45, or about 29% in probability terms, which is a fairly typical figure for a tightly matched Championship fixture. Rather than backing a side outright, our model leans toward the goals market, flagging Under 2.5 goals at 1.81 with a market-implied confidence near 53%. It is worth noting the value edge on that selection is slightly negative at -3.87%, so this is more a read on likely game shape than a standout price. Approach it accordingly and stake within your means.

Verdict: The recommended play is Under 2.5 goals at 1.81, reflecting a 53% read that this evenly-matched fixture stays tight. Be aware the value edge is slightly negative, so it is a game-shape lean rather than a priced-in edge. Treat it as a moderate-risk selection and stake responsibly.

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15 Aug 16:30 Sheffield United v Birmingham City 2.58 3.40 2.90

Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.

Match FAQ

What is the prediction for Charlton Athletic vs Derby County?+

Our tip is Derby County to win at odds of 2.75, with a 38% confidence rating.

Who is the favourite for Charlton Athletic vs Derby County?+

Charlton Athletic are the narrow favourites at 2.76, implying about a 36% chance. Derby County are close behind at 2.88, around 35%, so the market sees very little between the sides.

What are the odds on the draw?+

The draw is priced at 3.45 with Betfair, which translates to roughly a 29% implied probability, a fairly standard figure for a closely matched Championship game.

Is there any betting value in this match?+

No selection cleared our value threshold. Our model highlights Under 2.5 goals at 1.81, but its value edge is negative at -3.87%, so it reflects an expected game shape rather than a genuine pricing advantage.

When does the match kick off?+

Charlton Athletic vs Derby County takes place Sat · 14:00 in the Championship.