Charlton Athletic vs Southampton Prediction and Betting Tips


Charlton Athletic and Southampton head into the 16th round of Championship games on Saturday. The two teams are in opposite halves of the standings.

Nathan Jones Charlton they have just finished beating newly promoted Wrexham 1-0 just before the international break. Josh Windass' 77th minute penalty proved to be the difference between the two teams, with Wrexham in possession (58%) and more shots on target (6-4).

With a four-game unbeaten run – winning two – the Addicks have dropped to ninth in the points table, with 23 points from 15 games and winning six.

Meanwhile, Will Still's Southampton they are also winning in their last outing, a 3-1 home win over Sheffield Wednesday, two weeks ago. Despite dominating possession (44%), Saints scored twice in the 17th minute and another after the break to take all three points after Harry Amass pulled one back. Sheffield in the 25th minute.

After a second straight win, the Saints climbed to 17th in the table, with 18 points from 15 games, winning four.

On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction and betting tips for Charlton-Southampton championship Against The Valley:

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton head-to-head stats and key numbers

  • In 63 meetings between competitions, Southampton lead Charlton 28-18, winning 1-0 at home in League One in their last meeting in April 2011.
  • Charlton have not won in five games in the fixture (losing three) since a 3-2 away win in the Championship in April 2009.
  • The Addicks are unbeaten in five home games, all in the Championship, winning three.
  • Southampton have two wins and as many losses in their last five competitive outings on the road.
  • Form guide (last five games in competitions, most recent result first): Charlton: LWDDW; Southampton: WWLLL

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton Prediction

The two sides have had a different start to the new campaign. While Charlton are two points off the play-off places, the Saints are five points off having recently moved out of the relegation zone.

When it comes to head-to-head, Southampton have the upper hand and have dominated the last few meetings. However, Saints have had a torrid start to the campaign, having won just twice in their opening 13 games.

Also, Charlton have not lost at home to the Saints in 11 games since a 4-2 First Division defeat in January 1990, so a slim win is expected for the Addicks.

prediction: Charlton Athletic 2-1 Southampton

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton betting tips

Tip-1: Charlton to win

Tip 2: Both teams score (Both teams have scored in four of their last six meetings).

Tip 3: Over 1.5 goals (five of their last six matches have had at least two goals).