Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End predictions, Aug 29, 2026

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As Charlton Athletic prepares to face Preston North End on August 29, 2026, the upcoming match in the English League Championship promises to be a compelling encounter. Charlton comes into this fixture in strong form, having secured victory in four of their last five matches. Their recent performances suggest a well-organized side that thrives on attacking momentum, making them a formidable opponent on home soil.

In contrast, Preston North End has struggled lately, winning only once in their last five outings. This inconsistency may hinder their ability to compete effectively against a high-flying Charlton side. Traditionally, Preston has relied on a solid defensive structure, but their inability to convert chances into goals has been a concern in recent weeks.

Bookmakers favor Charlton with odds of 2.18 to win at home, reflecting their current position and form in contrast to Preston’s 3.28 away odds. Our model predicts a 44.6% chance of a Charlton win, with a 27.6% probability for a draw and a 27.3% likelihood of an away victory for Preston. Given the trends, Charlton appears to hold the advantage, but in football, unpredictability remains a key factor.

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Charlton 42.9%

Draw 28.8%

Preston 28.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.25	3.25	3.30
	2.21	3.32	3.45
	2.18	3.22	3.47
	2.19	3.2	3.35	Watch and Bet
	2.16	3.25	3.35
	2.24	3.41	3.14
	2.16	3.25	3.25

Latest Results

22.08.26 West Ham United – Charlton Athletic – 1:2 15.08.26 Charlton Athletic – Derby County – 2:1 08.08.26 Cheltenham Town – Charlton Athletic – 1:3 01.08.26 Reading – Charlton Athletic – 3:0 28.07.26 Colchester United – Charlton Athletic – 0:2

22.08.26 Preston North End – Wolverhampton Wanderers – 1:3 15.08.26 Bolton Wanderers – Preston North End – 2:1 08.08.26 Preston North End – Huddersfield Town – 2:1 penalties 01.08.26 Stockport County – Preston North End – 1:0 29.07.26 Bradford City – Preston North End – 3:2

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Charlton won 0.

Charlton is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Preston is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Recently, Charlton has had a series of away games.

Charlton could have a small edge in this match.

We predict that Charlton will win today’s game, with odds of 2.19.

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Charlton won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 4:14. (average 0.5:1.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Charlton won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 1:6. (average 0.3:2).

Latest Head To Head

11.04.26 Charlton Athletic – Preston North End – 1:2 04.10.25 Preston North End – Charlton Athletic – 2:0 14.01.25 Preston North End – Charlton Athletic – 2:1 18.01.20 Preston North End – Charlton Athletic – 2:1 03.11.19 Charlton Athletic – Preston North End – 0:1

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Millwall	2	2	0	0	5:0	5	6
2	West Brom	2	2	0	0	5:2	3	6
3	Charlton	2	2	0	0	4:2	2	6
4	Wolves	2	1	1	0	5:3	2	4
5	QPR	2	1	1	0	3:1	2	4
6	Blackburn	2	1	1	0	4:3	1	4
7	Watford	2	1	1	0	3:2	1	4
8	Bolton	2	1	1	0	2:1	1	4
9	Swansea	2	1	1	0	2:1	1	4
10	Portsmouth	2	1	0	1	4:4	0	3
11	Middlesbrough	2	1	0	1	3:3	0	3
12	Cardiff	2	0	2	0	3:3	0	2
13	Birmingham	2	0	2	0	2:2	0	2
14	Wrexham	2	0	2	0	2:2	0	2
15	Sheffield Utd	2	0	2	0	0:0	0	2
16	Derby	2	0	1	1	3:4	-1	1
17	West Ham	2	0	1	1	3:4	-1	1
18	Burnley	2	0	1	1	3:5	-2	1
19	Bristol City	2	0	1	1	2:4	-2	1
20	Preston	2	0	0	2	2:5	-3	0
21	Stoke	2	0	0	2	2:5	-3	0
22	Lincoln	2	0	0	2	2:5	-3	0
23	Norwich	2	0	0	2	1:5	-4	0
24	Southampton	2	1	0	1	4:3	1	-1

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