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⚽ Championship

Charlton vs Preston Result & Prediction

AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for Charlton vs Preston in the Championship. Kick-off Saturday 29 August 2026, 14:00 UTC.

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Result: Charlton 1-0 Preston

Charlton vs Preston finished 1-0. Charlton won. The pre-match model prediction and the full market probabilities we published before kick-off are shown below, unchanged.

Charlton face Preston in the upcoming Championship tips, kicking off Saturday 29 August 2026, 14:00 UTC. Recent form: Charlton have 3 wins from their last 5, while Preston have 1 win from their last 5. In their last 2 meetings, Charlton won 1, Preston won 1. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a Charlton win the most likely result at 39%, projecting a 1.6-1.6 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for Charlton vs Preston with our model probabilities next to the probabilities implied by the latest bookmaker odds.

🔥 Best Bet

Model pick

Over 1.5 @ 1.35

83%our model

🎯 Score probability

Score probability heatmap (model, exp. 1.59 – 1.60 goals)

	0	1	2	3	4
0	4.1%	6.6%	5.3%	2.8%	1.1%
1	6.5%	10.5%	8.4%	4.5%	1.8%
2	5.2%	8.3%	6.7%	3.6%	1.4%
3	2.8%	4.4%	3.5%	1.9%	0.8%
4	1.1%	1.8%	1.4%	0.7%	0.3%

Projected score: 1-1

Charlton winDrawPreston win

🧠 Model summary

Our prediction for Charlton vs Preston comes from our model ensemble. Every market shows the model probability next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, so you can see where they agree and where they differ. Our main pick is over 1.5 goals at odds 1.35, with a 83% model probability. On the match result, the model rates a Charlton win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 39%. Goals lean over 2.5 (62%), both teams to score points yes (63%).

📊 Key numbers

Charlton 39%Draw 28%Preston 33%

39%28%33%

39%

Charlton Win

62%

Over 2.5 goals

63%

BTTS yes

🔁 Head-to-head

The last 2 meetings between Charlton and Preston. Wins shown from Charlton’s perspective: Charlton 1 · Preston 1.

Date	Home	Score	Away	Result
2026-08-29	Charlton	1 – 0	Preston	W
2026-04-11	Charlton	1 – 2	Preston	L

📈 Recent form

Charlton

Charlton come into this game with no wins and 3 draws from their last 5, scoring 2 and conceding 8. Their most recent defeat was 1-3 at Cardiff.

LCardiff 3-1 CharltonChampionship
DCharlton 0-0 PortsmouthChampionship
DCharlton 0-0 QPRChampionship
LStoke City 4-0 CharltonChampionship
DWest Brom 1-1 CharltonChampionship

Preston

Preston come into this game with 1 win and 1 draw from their last 5, scoring 6 and conceding 9. Their biggest win in that run was 2-1 at home to Blackburn. Their most recent defeat was 0-1 at home to Lincoln.

DQPR 2-2 PrestonChampionship
LPreston 0-1 LincolnChampionship
LWatford 2-1 PrestonChampionship
WPreston 2-1 BlackburnChampionship
LPreston 1-3 Bristol CityChampionship

🏥 Team news

Reported absentees for this fixture: 11 players listed as injured, suspended or out of the squad.

Charlton

R. BurkeNot in squad
J. EdwardsAnkle Injury
M. GoddenMuscle Injury
C. KelmanShoulder Injury
B. KoumetioMuscle Injury
W. MannionShoulder Injury
K. RamsayAnkle Injury
C. SichenjeKnee Injury

Preston

T. CarrollAnkle Injury
A. McCannInjury
B. PottsAnkle Injury

⚽ Match Result (1X2)

The match result market prices Charlton at 39% to win and Preston at 33%, with the draw at 28%. Our model makes a Charlton win the most likely outcome.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Charlton Win	39%	43%	@ 2.15
Preston Win	33%	28%	@ 3.35
Draw	28%	29%	@ 3.25

🔀 Double Chance

Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Charlton or Draw at 1.30 (66% model).

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Charlton or Draw	66%	72%	@ 1.30
Preston or Draw	60%	57%	@ 1.67

📈 Over / Under Goals

Total goals are modelled from an expected 1.6-1.6 scoreline. The lean is over 2.5 goals at 62% probability.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Over 1.5	83%	69%	@ 1.35
Over 2.5	62%	43%	@ 2.16
Under 3.5	60%	76%	@ 1.22
Over 3.5	40%	24%	@ 3.95
Under 2.5	38%	57%	@ 1.63
Under 1.5	17%	31%	@ 3.00

🥅 Both Teams To Score

Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams to score at 63%.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
BTTS Yes	63%	50%	@ 1.87
BTTS No	37%	50%	@ 1.84

📈 How the market moved

Charlton 45%Draw 29%Preston 27%

Probability implied by the bookmaker odds with the margin removed, averaged per day.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Charlton vs Preston?

Our model's main pick is over 1.5 goals at odds 1.35, with a 83% model probability. The bookmaker odds imply about 69%.

Who is the favourite for Charlton vs Preston?

Our model makes a Charlton win the most likely result at 39%. It projects an expected 1.6-1.6 scoreline for Charlton vs Preston.

What is the predicted score for Charlton vs Preston?

The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-1, based on expected goals of 1.59 for Charlton and 1.60 for Preston. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.

When do Charlton and Preston play?

Kick-off is Saturday 29 August 2026, 14:00 UTC.

How are these predictions generated?

Every model probability comes from our ensemble of statistical and machine-learning models. We show it next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, because in our own testing the market is a hard benchmark to beat. No human opinion is involved.

Are these football tips free?

Yes, completely free. We publish new picks every morning across all our channels.