Preston vs Charlton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Oct 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Preston vs Charlton

Preston host Charlton in this Championship game at Deepdale, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

There’s every chance that we’ll see a low goal count when Preston go up against Charlton. For this reason, we’ll take the odds of -161 about Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market.

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Preston North End played out a 2-2 draw when last in action. This was on the road at MKM Stadium against Hull City. Paul Heckingbottom's men managed five shots on target and recorded 41% possession, with Thierry Small and Michael Smith scoring one goal each.

Charlton Athletic drew on their travels in their previous game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Derby County at Pride Park. The South London club recorded 40% possession and had three shots on goal, while James Bree found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Preston beat Charlton in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 2-1 FA Cup home win at Deepdale. In the previous 3 matches between these sides, Preston have won each and every time.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Preston	29	11	10	8	36	33	3	36:33	43
19	Charlton	28	8	8	12	27	38	-11	27:38	32

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3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. Preston have had 44.4% possession and 3.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts, while being awarded 5.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Milutin Osmajic has found the net 4 times, with Alfie Devine and Emil Riis Jakobsen scoring 2 each. Ben Whiteman is the top assists maker on 3.

Charlton have 3 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 4.3 shots on goal, 13.4 attempts and 1.0 goals. Nathan Jones' side average 42.8% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 12.3 attempts and 2.4 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been James Bree and Sonny Carey with 2, while Macaulay Gillesphey has 1. Greg Docherty and James Bree have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 8 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Preston confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Daniel Iversen (GK), Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Andrija Vukcevic, Harrison Armstrong, Ben Whiteman, Alistair McCann, Thierry Small, Daniel Jebbison, Lewis Dobbin.

Charlton confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Thomas Kaminski (GK), Reece Burke, Lloyd Jones, Macaulay Gillesphey, James Bree, Kayne Ramsay, Sonny Carey, Conor Coventry, Greg Docherty, Charlie Kelman, Tyreece Campbell.

Preston vs Charlton Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Preston vs Charlton betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We are expecting a low number of goals for this Championship encounter. The odds of -161 for Under 2.5 look really attractive and we can play this bet with a fair amount of confidence.

Sportsgambler.com has plenty of Championship insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.

Key Preston vs Charlton league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Preston games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Preston games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 8 Charlton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 4 Charlton games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Charlton games on the road.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 61.7% chance of winning. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Bettors looking for an alternative at bigger odds might want to take a look at the Under 1.5 Goals option which will pay out providing we see no more than one goal being scored during the ninety minutes.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 1 - 0 Charlton

One bet that has caught our eye is Preston to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +450 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Charlie Kelman Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

Charlie Kelman (Charlton) is available to have a minimum of one shot on goal at -118. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Charlie Kelman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+295

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-141

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Alfie Devine to Score +430

Alfie Devine (Preston) has registered two goals in his past seven Championship matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +430 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Alfie Devine Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+900

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Preston vs Charlton 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.

The bookies have priced up the draw at +210 on the Full-Time Result, with Preston North End available to back at betting odds of +145. Charlton Athletic are +190 to win this Championship clash.

Preston are available at odds of +105 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Charlton to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -141 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+210

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

-103

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-313

X2

-208

Draw No Bet

1

-147

2

-102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+105

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-185

Over 2.5

+140

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-141

Those interested in favourite Milutin Osmajic to find the net first are able to get +480. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +245.

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

First

+245

Anytime

+480

Charlie Kelman (Charlton)

First

+295

Anytime

+550

Miles Leaburn (Charlton)

First

+335

Anytime

+650

Isaac Olaofe (Charlton)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Michael Smith (Preston)

First

+390

Anytime

+750

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Alfie Devine (Preston)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Harvey Knibbs (Charlton)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Sonny Carey (Charlton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Greg Docherty (Charlton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Joe Rankin-Costello (Charlton)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

James Bree (Charlton)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Bradley Potts (Preston)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Ali McCann (Preston)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Lloyd Jones (Charlton)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Macauley Gillesphey (Charlton)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Odeluga Offiah (Preston)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-118

Charlie Kelman (Charlton)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-141

Miles Leaburn (Charlton)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-156

Isaac Olaofe (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-185

Michael Smith (Preston)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-250

Sonny Carey (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Harvey Knibbs (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-313

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-345

Greg Docherty (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-476

Thierry Small (Preston)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-556

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-625

Joe Rankin-Costello (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-556

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Ali McCann (Preston)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-833

Lloyd Jones (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-909

Macauley Gillesphey (Charlton)

Over 0.5

+410

Under 0.5

-1111

Preston have not triumphed at Deepdale in three straight matches. Paul Heckingbottom's men have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Charlton have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Preston were 2-1 victors against Charlton last time out at Deepdale.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Preston Home Stats		2-4-4	2.80	1.20	1.60	7	3	7	3
Charlton Away Stats		4-3-3	2.10	1.00	1.10	5	5	3	7

• 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

Preston vs Charlton Lineups & Team News

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