Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End Prediction & Odds

Our prediction

⚽ Championship 🕒 Sat · 14:00

Charlton Athletic

Preston North End

Model lean

Over 2.5 goals

Odds

2.20

ⓘ Model lean, not an official pick — this fixture didn't clear our value threshold, so it isn't counted in the record

ConfidenceValue · 44%

AI Value edge -3.16% · best price at BetOnline.ag

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Key factors behind our tip

Charlton Athletic are the favourites at 2.36 (about 42% implied), but the margin over Preston is modest.

Preston North End at 3.4 and the draw at 3.4 share the same price, each implying roughly 29%.

The recommended Over 2.5 goals pick at 2.15 sits at around 44% market-implied confidence.

The value edge on that Over 2.5 selection is negative at -5.69%, and no value picks cleared the threshold versus market consensus.

Most likely scorelines

Both teams to score: 47%

Score	Model chance	Fair odds
1-1	13.1%	7.61
1-0	11.9%	8.42
0-1	10.7%	9.39
0-0	9.6%	10.41
2-1	8.1%	12.33
2-0	7.3%	13.64

From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.23 and 1.11. These six scorelines cover 61% 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 WLWLD

15 Aug 26 vs Derby County 2-1

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

PNE Preston North End LLWLL

15 Aug 26 @ Bolton 1-2

2 May 26 vs Southampton 1-3

25 Apr 26 @ Sheffield Utd 3-2

22 Apr 26 @ Birmingham 1-2

18 Apr 26 vs West Brom 0-2

Head-to-head: Charlton Athletic v Preston North End

Full H2H history →

L 11 Apr 26

Charlton 1-2 Preston NEChampionship

L 4 Oct 25

Preston NE 2-0 CharltonChampionship

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

Best odds across bookmakers

Bookmaker	1 · CA	X	2 · PNE
Betfair	2.20	3.35	3.55
Matchbook	2.20	3.35	3.55
LeoVegas (SE)	2.20	3.35	3.55
Codere (IT)	2.21	3.30	3.40
BetOnline.ag	2.20	3.32	3.40
Pinnacle	2.19	3.32	3.42

Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin — the sharpest price-setters first — not alphabetically.

Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End: match preview

This Championship clash sees Charlton Athletic host Preston North End, and the market has a clear lean toward the home side. Charlton are priced at 2.36 with 1xBet, which implies roughly a 42% chance of victory. Preston are the outsiders here at 3.4, translating to around 29% in probability terms, while the draw is matched at that same 3.4 price, also about 29%. That pricing paints a competitive contest with Charlton favoured but far from dominant, and the tie for second-shortest price between an away win and a draw underlines the uncertainty. Rather than picking a side, our model looks to the goals market: Over 2.5 goals at 2.15 with 1xBet, carrying a market-implied confidence of around 44%. It is worth noting the calculated value edge on that selection is negative at -5.69%, so it is a lean rather than a standout edge in this Charlton Athletic versus Preston North End fixture.

Verdict: The suggested play is Over 2.5 goals at 2.15, reflecting a roughly 44% implied chance of an open game. With a negative value edge of -5.69% and no picks clearing the value threshold, treat this as a modest lean, not a strong edge, and stake responsibly.

Upcoming Championship fixtures

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Kick-off (UTC)	Match	1	X	2
28 Aug 19:00	Wrexham AFC v Birmingham City	2.50	3.45	2.97
29 Aug 11:30	Wolverhampton Wanderers v Stoke City	1.52	4.75	6.95
29 Aug 11:30	Derby County v Swansea City	2.36	3.42	3.25
29 Aug 11:30	Middlesbrough v West Bromwich Albion	1.81	4.03	4.87
29 Aug 14:00	Cardiff City v Sheffield United	2.63	3.70	2.70
29 Aug 14:00	Norwich City v Burnley	2.48	3.75	2.95
29 Aug 14:00	Watford v West Ham United	4.00	4.00	1.97
29 Aug 14:00	Southampton v Millwall	1.98	3.75	4.15

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

Championship standings

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Millwall	2	2	0	0	+5	6
2	West Brom	2	2	0	0	+3	6
3	Charlton	2	2	0	0	+2	6
4	Wolverhampton	2	1	1	0	+2	4
5	QPR	2	1	1	0	+2	4
6	Blackburn	2	1	1	0	+1	4
7	Watford	2	1	1	0	+1	4
8	Bolton	2	1	1	0	+1	4
8	Swansea	2	1	1	0	+1	4
10	Portsmouth	2	1	0	1	0	3
11	Middlesbrough	2	1	0	1	0	3
12	Cardiff	2	0	2	0	0	2
13	Wrexham	2	0	2	0	0	2
13	Birmingham	2	0	2	0	0	2
15	Sheffield Utd	2	0	2	0	0	2
16	West Ham	2	0	1	1	-1	1
16	Derby County	2	0	1	1	-1	1
18	Burnley	2	0	1	1	-2	1
19	Bristol City	2	0	1	1	-2	1
20	Preston NE	2	0	0	2	-3	0
20	Lincoln City	2	0	0	2	-3	0
20	Stoke	2	0	0	2	-3	0
23	Norwich	2	0	0	2	-4	0
24	Southampton	2	1	0	1	+1	-1

Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.

Match FAQ

What is the prediction for Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End?+

Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 2.20, with a 44% confidence rating.

Who is the favourite for Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End?+

Charlton Athletic are favourites at 2.36 with 1xBet, implying about a 42% chance. Preston North End are the outsiders at 3.4, around 29%.

What is the draw priced at for this match?+

The draw is available at 3.4 with Coolbet, which implies roughly a 29% probability, level with the odds on a Preston win.

Is there value in betting on this fixture?+

No selection cleared our value threshold. The recommended Over 2.5 goals at 2.15 actually shows a negative value edge of -5.69%, so it is a lean rather than a clear-value bet.

When does the match kick off?+

Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End takes place Sat · 14:00 in the Championship.

Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End prediction