Charlton vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Charlton vs Watford

Newly-promoted Charlton host Watford in this Championship match at The Valley, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 9 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Find Out Our Best Asian Handicap Bet

Charlton are available at odds of -125 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 against Watford. We will get our stake returned if the game ends in a draw.

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Charlton Triumphed in Last Game

Charlton Athletic were winners last time out in League One, beating Leyton Orient 1-0 in the promotion play-off final at Wembley. Charlton recorded 37% possession and had three shots on goal, with Macaulay Gillesphey socring the winner.

Watford drew their previous league game which was at home. The action at Vicarage Road ended 1-1 against Sheffield Wednesday. The Hornets were 51% in the possession stakes and had five shots on goal, while Moussa Sissoko found the net.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Charlton	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
22	Watford	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Charlton predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Thomas Kaminski (GK), Lloyd Jones, Macaulay Gillesphey, Alex Mitchell, Joe Rankin-Costello, Greg Docherty, Conor Coventry, Amarii Bell, Harvey Knibbs, Isaac Olaofe, Charlie Kelman.

Watford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Bachmann (GK), Jeremy Ngakia, Mattie Pollock, James Abankwah, Marc Bola, Imran Louza, Hector Kyprianou, Kwadwo Baah, Moussa Sissoko, Mamadou Doumbia, Luca Kjerrumgaard.

Charlton vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Charlton vs Watford betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

We think Charlton are a good bet at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap for this Championship game. This selection makes appeal at odds of -125, with a win expected for the home team.

Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent Championship stats before coming up with a verdict.

Key Charlton vs Watford league stats:

• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 8 of their last 10 games.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Charlton 1 - 0 Watford

Charlton are available at +650 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Charlie Kelman Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Charlie Kelman (Charlton) is available at -147 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.

Latest Charlie Kelman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+265

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

+102

Shots

Over 1.5

-250

Under 1.5

-

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Harvey Knibbs To Score +475

Harvey Knibbs (Charlton) is available at +475 to score. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer selection.

Latest Harvey Knibbs Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+475

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-208

Shots

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

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Charlton vs Watford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Game On the Cards According to Latest Odds

The bookies have priced up the draw at +225 on the Full-Time Result, with Charlton Athletic available to back at betting odds of +145. Watford are +188 to win this Championship clash.

Charlton and Watford can be backed at +210 and +240 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +107.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at -120 and No at -114.

The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Championship games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+225

2

+188

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+107

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-313

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-141

2

-102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-114

Matthew Godden Top of First Goalscorer List

Matthew Godden is the First Goalscorer favourite at +525 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +255.

Matthew Godden (Charlton)

First

+255

Anytime

+525

Charlie Kelman (Charlton)

First

+265

Anytime

+550

Vivaldo Semedo (Watford)

First

+300

Anytime

+600

Kaheim Dixon (Charlton)

First

+310

Anytime

+575

Miles Leaburn (Charlton)

First

+320

Anytime

+600

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

First

+325

Anytime

+650

Micah Mbick (Charlton)

First

+330

Anytime

+600

Isaac Olaofe (Charlton)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

Nestory Irankunda (Watford)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Gassan Ahadme (Charlton)

First

+360

Anytime

+650

Daniel Kanu (Charlton)

First

+400

Anytime

+750

Harvey Knibbs (Charlton)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Tom Dele-Bashiru (Watford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Othmane Maamma (Watford)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Sonny Carey (Charlton)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Rocco Vata (Watford)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Luke Berry (Charlton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Tom Ince (Watford)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Joe Rankin-Costello (Charlton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Greg Docherty (Charlton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Terry Taylor (Charlton)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Imran Louza (Watford)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Charlie Kelman (Charlton)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

+102

Matthew Godden (Charlton)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-100

Vivaldo Semedo (Watford)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-100

Miles Leaburn (Charlton)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-120

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-120

Kaheim Dixon (Charlton)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-127

Micah Mbick (Charlton)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-127

Isaac Olaofe (Charlton)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-130

Nestory Irankunda (Watford)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-139

Gassan Ahadme (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-147

Daniel Kanu (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-167

Sonny Carey (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-189

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-200

Harvey Knibbs (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-208

Othmane Maamma (Watford)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-222

Rocco Vata (Watford)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-263

Luke Berry (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-250

Tom Dele-Bashiru (Watford)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Tom Ince (Watford)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-286

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-303

Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-313

Joe Rankin-Costello (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-385

Greg Docherty (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-385

Terry Taylor (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-526

Imran Louza (Watford)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-556

Vivaldo Semedo (Watford)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Matthew Godden (Charlton)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Daniel Kanu (Charlton)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-

Luke Berry (Charlton)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Rocco Vata (Watford)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Othmane Maamma (Watford)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Charlie Kelman (Charlton)

Over 1.5

-250

Under 1.5

-

Harvey Knibbs (Charlton)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Gassan Ahadme (Charlton)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Nestory Irankunda (Watford)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Isaac Olaofe (Charlton)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Micah Mbick (Charlton)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Miles Leaburn (Charlton)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Kaheim Dixon (Charlton)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Tom Dele-Bashiru (Watford)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Sonny Carey (Charlton)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Tom Ince (Watford)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Joe Rankin-Costello (Charlton)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Greg Docherty (Charlton)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Imran Louza (Watford)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Charlton Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games

Charlton haven’t been beaten in ten straight games at The Valley. Nathan Jones' side have clocked up nine wins and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 0.60.

The past five Watford games on the road have ended in defeat. The Hornets have managed six losses, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Charlton Home Stats		9-1-0	2.80	2.20	0.60	7	3	5	5
Watford Away Stats		2-2-6	2.10	0.90	1.20	5	5	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

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Charlton vs Watford Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Charlton vs Watford team news. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Championship lineups alongside the newest injury information.

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