Get our Charlton vs QPR prediction, lineups, betting tips, and odds analysis ahead of Wednesday's Championship clash under the lights at The Valley.
Charlton vs QPR Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 9 September 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | The Valley, London |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena |
A London derby lights up midweek as Charlton host QPR at The Valley in the Championship. Our Charlton vs QPR prediction leans towards the visitors.
Charlton arrive off a chastening 4-0 defeat at Stoke, having conceded four before the break. The hosts had been unbeaten before that but have now slipped to sixth in the standings.
QPR also saw their unbeaten run go in gameweek five, edged 1-0 at home by Middlesbrough after taking 10 points from a possible 12 in their opening fixtures.
The stakes are clear for both sides. Charlton are undefeated in their last six home matches against QPR in all competitions, so the visitors face a stubborn Valley record.
Charlton vs QPR Form
Charlton sit sixth in the standings but eighth in the form rankings, a run undone at the weekend by that 4-0 hiding at Stoke. Nathan Jones should recall Conor Coventry and Sonny Carey to steady the engine room. Miles Leaburn remains the focal point up top, while Tyreece Campbell has scored in three of his last five Championship outings.
QPR are the higher climbers, fifth in both the table and form rankings, though a 1-0 home loss to Middlesbrough halted their momentum. The visitors carry real firepower, taking 16+ shots in four of their last four Championship matches. Harvey Vale has attempted three or more shots in each of his last four appearances, and Paul Smyth keeps testing keepers too.
Charlton vs QPR Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Charlton: B. Koumetio (Injured/out), C. Sichenje (Injured/out), K. Ramsay (Injured/out), C. Kelman (Injured/out), J. Edwards (Injured/out), N. Chalobah (Injured/doubtful), W. Mannion (Injured/doubtful), D. McNamara (Suspended)
QPR: B. Kemper (Injured/out), K. Dembélé (Injured/out), I. Chair (Injured/doubtful), R. Kone (Injured/doubtful)
Charlton
Collins Sichenje is out for the season with a knee injury, and Dan McNamara is suspended after his red card against Stoke. Nathan Jones is expected to bring Conor Coventry and Sonny Carey back into the side, with doubts hanging over Nathaniel Chalobah and Will Mannion.
QPR
Ilias Chair and Richard Kone will be assessed after picking up injuries in the Middlesbrough defeat, leaving both doubtful. Plenty of changes are expected from the visitors, with Rumarn Burrell, Koki Saito and Nicolas Madsen among those likely to return.
Charlton vs QPR Predicted Lineup
Charlton
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Okonkwo; Mesík, Bindon, Jones, Bell; Skipp, Coventry; Grant, Carey, Campbell; Leaburn
QPR
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Charles; Mbengue, Edwards, Dunne, Lamptey; Vale, Madsen, Kamara, Saito; Smyth, Burrell
Charlton vs QPR Key Stats & Match Facts
Charlton have seen under 2.5 goals in their last five home matches against QPR in all competitions.
Charlton are undefeated in their last six home matches against QPR in all competitions.
Previous meetings between the pair have produced one Charlton win, four draws and one QPR win.
There have been 25+ shots taken in seven of the last eight meetings between Charlton and QPR in the Championship.
QPR have had 16+ shots in four of their last four Championship matches.
Charlton vs QPR Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: The numbers make QPR the favoured side here, with the projection pointing to a 2-1 away win at The Valley. QPR are best priced at 5/4 with Coral, and the low projected total suggests a tight, low-scoring affair rather than a goal-fest.
Best Bets
Back No in the Both Teams To Score market. The predictive model rates the implied probability of at least one side drawing a blank at over 53%, which lands as clear positive value against the prices on offer. With Charlton's home meetings against QPR routinely low-scoring, one clean sheet looks very much in play.
Back Under 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The fixture carries a projected total of just 2.37 goals, and Charlton's last five home matches against QPR have all stayed under the 2.5 line. That is a strong steer towards a cagey London derby.
Charlton vs QPR Bet Builder
This four-leg bet builder leans on the busiest players on the pitch: Harvey Vale over 2.5 shots, Paul Smyth over 0.5 shots on target, Tyreece Campbell to score anytime and Miles Leaburn over 1.5 fouls.
Harvey Vale is the obvious starting point, having attempted three or more shots in each of his last four Championship appearances, so over 2.5 shots reads well for the QPR man.
Paul Smyth backs that up, having recorded at least one shot on target in four of his last four Championship outings, making over 0.5 shots on target a solid leg.
Tyreece Campbell has found the net in three of his last five Championship appearances, so the Charlton forward to score anytime keeps the hosts firmly in the mix.
Miles Leaburn adds the physical edge, committing two or more fouls in four of his last four Championship appearances, so over 1.5 fouls completes a well-grounded set of legs.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 39/1 and is as short as 12/1 elsewhere.
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Charlton vs QPR Talking Points
This is a proper London derby, one Charlton have marked as a silver-category fixture, and QPR have sold their full away allocation for The Valley. Both sides arrive stung, having lost their unbeaten records at the weekend, so pride and momentum are on the line. The story on the pitch is a contrast in styles: Charlton lean on set pieces and individual quality, while QPR pile up the shots and thrive on counter attacks. With QPR reminding their travelling support of the strict zero-tolerance policy on pyrotechnics, expect a charged Valley atmosphere behind a fixture that has a habit of staying tight.
Charlton vs QPR Predictions FAQs
When is the Charlton vs QPR English Championship game?
The match kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Wednesday 9 September 2026.
Where is Charlton vs QPR being played?
The match is being played at The Valley in London.
Where can I watch Charlton vs QPR?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.
What competition is Charlton vs QPR in?
Charlton vs QPR is a fixture in the English Championship.
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