Charlton vs Coventry Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Charlton vs Coventry

Charlton go head-to-head with Championship leaders Coventry at The Valley, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Thursday 1 January.

We think that Coventry will have the upper hand against Charlton and we like the price of -108 on the Full-Time Result market. The odds make plenty of appeal and we’re expecting this bet to land.

Thinking Coventry got this? Learn more about BetMGM in our review, then make the most of your wager with the latest bonus promo code.

Charlton Athletic have suffered defeat in their last two Championship games. Most recently, a 2-1 scoreline occurred away at Fratton Park against Portsmouth. The South London club had 45% possession and three shots on target, with Harvey Knibbs getting the goal.

Coventry City lost when last in action. In a home game at Coventry Building Society Arena, they were beaten 2-0 by Ipswich Town. Frank Lampard's men were restricted to 40% possession and had three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-1 for home side Coventry when they last faced Charlton, with the encounter taking place at Coventry Building Society Arena.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Coventry	31	17	8	6	63	35	28	63:35	59
18	Charlton	31	10	9	12	30	38	-8	30:38	39

View Full Table

Charlton have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. The Addicks have averaged 40.9% possession and 4.1 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.8 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 16.8 attempts and 5.7 corners.

Top scorer Harvey Knibbs has found the net 2 times, with Charlie Kelman, Tyreece Campbell, Lloyd Jones and Sonny Carey getting 1 goals each. Miles Leaburn, Tyreece Campbell and Sonny Carey have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Coventry have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 16.6 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. The Midlands team average 55.1% possession, 5.2 corners in their favour and 4.2 corners against, while conceding 1.2 goals from 12.0 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Ellis Simms is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, Ephron Mason-Clark has 4, with Josh Eccles and Liam Kitching both on 2. Look no further than Victor Torp for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Charlton confirmed lineup (3-1-4-2): Thomas Kaminski (GK), Reece Burke, Lloyd Jones, Amarii Bell, Conor Coventry, James Bree, Joe Rankin-Costello, Luke Berry, Tyreece Campbell, Miles Leaburn, Charlie Kelman.

Coventry confirmed lineup (3-1-4-2): Carl Rushworth (GK), Joel Latibeaudiere, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Matt Grimes, Milan van Ewijk, Jamie Allen, Josh Eccles, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Ellis Simms, Haji Wright.

Charlton vs Coventry Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Charlton vs Coventry from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re pretty bullish when it comes to Coventry winning this Championship encounter. We will wager the away team at -108 and land some nice dividends if they manage to secure a win.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of Championship data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Charlton vs Coventry league stats:

• Coventry have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Coventry have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Charlton have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Charlton have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Charlton have lost their last 2 games.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

If you consider Coventry to be too short for the victory but anticipate that they will manage a win to nil, then you can back them on the Result + BTTS No market at a larger price.

Start your betting journey with value. Our guide features the best free bets and sign-up bonuses available today.

Our Match Prediction

Coventry To Win @ -108 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (16:39, 30 December 2025). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

Charlton 1 - 2 Coventry

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Coventry which is available at odds of +600. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sonny Carey Over 0.5 Shots On Target -125

Sonny Carey (Charlton) can be backed to finish with at least one shot on goal at -125. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.

Latest Sonny Carey Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-154

---

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto to Score +400

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry) has registered two goals in his past eight Championship games on the road. We’re content to land the +400 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Tatsuhiro Sakamoto Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-278

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -100

The 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four consecutive Charlton matches, while there has been an average of 10.80 corners in the previous ten away games involving Coventry. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line is too low, go for odds of -100 that the teams go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Charlton

Total

9.80 4.10 5.70

Home

8.70 4.50 4.20

Away

10.40 3.50 6.90

Coventry

Total

9.40 5.20 4.20

Home

10.60 5.50 5.10

Away

10.80 4.90 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-141

Charlton Corners

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-161

Coventry Corners

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-108

Most Corners

1

+185

X

+700

2

-192

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Charlton vs Coventry Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this Championship encounter, the bookmakers have Coventry City as the -133 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 57% chance of triumphing. If you want to back the outsider, Charlton Athletic are available at +350.

A 2+ goal margin of victory for Coventry against Charlton means a full payout at -105 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is finding it hard to split Overs and Unders. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -137.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Championship match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

+350

X

+270

2

-133

Half-Time Result

1

+350

X

+132

2

+123

Double Chance

1X

-102

12

-400

X2

-556

Draw No Bet

1

+215

2

-333

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-122

2 Hcp -0.75

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-108

Over 2.5

-120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-100

Haji Wright is the First Goalscorer favourite at +400 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +160.

Haji Wright (Coventry)

First

+160

Anytime

+400

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

First

+190

Anytime

+500

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Victor Torp (Coventry)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Sonny Carey (Charlton)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Miles Leaburn (Charlton)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Isaac Olaofe (Charlton)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Onel Hernández (Charlton)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Luke Berry (Charlton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Harvey Knibbs (Charlton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Matt Grimes (Coventry)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

James Bree (Charlton)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Kaine Kesler (Coventry)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Haji Wright (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+130

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+110

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-105

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-139

Sonny Carey (Charlton)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-154

Victor Torp (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-185

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-189

Miles Leaburn (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Isaac Olaofe (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-238

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-278

Onel Hernández (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Harvey Knibbs (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-417

Luke Berry (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

James Bree (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Charlton have racked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Coventry have not triumphed in three straight away matches. Frank Lampard's men have five wins, three draws and two losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Charlton Home Stats		5-2-3	2.60	1.40	1.20	5	5	6	4
Coventry Away Stats		5-3-2	3.10	2.00	1.10	6	4	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Charlton vs Coventry Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Charlton vs Coventry without reviewing the latest team news. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Championship lineups and injury news right here.

Charlton Athletic Team Page Coventry City Team Page

Top Football Pages