Middlesbrough vs Charlton preview with lineups, prediction, odds and bet builder tips. Find the betting angle before this Championship clash kicks off.
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
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Match Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Riverside Stadium |
Middlesbrough vs Charlton puts the Championship leaders up against a side heading the wrong way, with kick-off at the Riverside Stadium at 15:00 on Saturday.
Kim Hellberg's side went top by hammering newly-promoted Bolton 5-1. They have won three of their last four league outings, and right now they look like a side that expects to score every week.
Charlton took an early lead against Norwich last weekend, then fell apart after the break and lost 3-1. Nathan Jones's side are now 19th in the table.
The previous meetings lean towards Middlesbrough, who have won four of them. Charlton won the other two, and none of these meetings has finished as a draw.
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Form
Middlesbrough are undefeated in their last 10 Championship matches and sit top of the table on merit. They have hit at least two goals in 6 of their previous 7 outings in the Championship. Will Lankshear is leading the line in red-hot form, and Amario Cozier-Duberry is doing the damage from the right.
Charlton have failed to win any of their last nine Championship matches. The defence is leaking too, with at least two goals conceded in each of their last three league games. Karlan Grant and Tyreece Campbell are regular starters behind the striker, but finishing is a weakness and this side struggle to keep the ball.
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Middlesbrough: Alfie Jones (Injured/out), Rokas Pukštas (Injured/out), David Strelec (Injured/doubtful)
Charlton: Collins Sichenje (Injured/out), Matty Godden (Injured/out), Rob Apter (Injured/out)
Middlesbrough
David Strelec returned to training earlier this week and could be back in the squad, although he is still listed as unfit. Alfie Jones and Rokas Pukštas are both out injured. The big Middlesbrough vs Charlton lineups talking point is that Hellberg could give Kyle Joseph and Luke Ayling a run in the side, with Ayling partnering Ashley Phillips at centre-back.
Charlton
Jones could make a defensive change by recalling Ivan Mesík, which would take the visitors back to a 3-4-2-1. Rob Apter, Collins Sichenje and Matty Godden make up a three-man injury list.
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Predicted Lineup
Middlesbrough
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Radek Vítek; Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Ashley Phillips, Neto Borges; Aidan Morris, Adilson Malanda; Amario Cozier-Duberry, Riley McGree, Kyle Joseph; Will Lankshear
Charlton
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Arthur Okonkwo; Lloyd Jones, Billy Koumetio, Kayne Ramsay; Josh Edwards, Conor Coventry, Joe Rankin-Costello, Ivan Mesík; Karlan Grant, Tyreece Campbell; Charlie Kelman
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Key Stats & Match Facts
Will Lankshear has attempted 2+ shots in 8 of his last 8 apps (Championship)
There have been 26+ shots taken in 8 of Middlesbrough's last 8 matches (Championship)
Middlesbrough have had 9+ corners in 5 of their last 7 matches vs Charlton (Championship)
Middlesbrough have had 6+ shots on target in 5 out of 7 matches vs Charlton (Championship)
Charlton have received 2+ cards in 6 of their last 6 matches vs Middlesbrough (Championship)
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Our Middlesbrough vs Charlton prediction is a comfortable home win, with Charlton nicking a goal along the way. The projections have Middlesbrough on 2.73 goals to Charlton's 0.96, which is exactly what you would expect when a free-scoring leader meets a defence that keeps shipping goals. Middlesbrough are 1/4 (10Bet) to win, so there is little left in that price and the value is in the goals markets instead.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Charlton have conceded at least 2 goals in each of their last 3 league games, and Middlesbrough's attack is strong. Our Middlesbrough vs Charlton best bets both lean on goals, and this one leans on Middlesbrough's soft spot, because for all their firepower they are not great at protecting a lead or stopping opponents getting shots away. The projections put Both Teams To Score at 57.6% and flag value in the price, and Karlan Grant and Tyreece Campbell have the individual quality to grab Charlton a goal.
Total Goals Over/Under: Over 3.5 goals. Middlesbrough have gone over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 league games. The projected total of 3.69 goals sits just above this line, so the edge is thinner than on the first pick. It still fits the way Middlesbrough have been playing, and Charlton's leaky back line makes the over a fair call.
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Bet Builder
Our Middlesbrough vs Charlton bet builder tips lean on Will Lankshear and Amario Cozier-Duberry, the home side's form attackers. The full combo pays 6/1 with Bet365.
Will Lankshear to score anytime. The striker has found the net in each of his previous 4 Championship appearances, and a leaky Charlton defence is hardly the opponent to end that run.
Amario Cozier-Duberry over 3.5 shots. He has fired off 4+ shots in all three of his most recent Championship games, while Charlton like to sit in their own half.
Amario Cozier-Duberry over 0.5 assists. He has registered an assist in every one of his latest three league outings, and Middlesbrough love to attack down his right flank.
Amario Cozier-Duberry over 1.5 shots on target. Three straight Championship matches with 2+ efforts on target show he is testing goalkeepers, not just shooting on sight.
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Middlesbrough vs Charlton Talking Points
The real question is whether Charlton can keep this stubborn and messy for long enough to frustrate the leaders. Middlesbrough have scored 27 league goals this season and are dangerous from set pieces and down the wings, so a direct, long-ball side happy to sit deep is asking for trouble. Charlton are also in the middle of a hectic week of three Championship matches, which does them no favours. That is why the Middlesbrough vs Charlton betting odds have the hosts as such heavy favourites. The one crack is Middlesbrough's habit of letting opponents back into games, and that is why a Charlton goal stays very much on the cards.
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Predictions FAQs
When is Middlesbrough vs Charlton?
Middlesbrough vs Charlton is on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Middlesbrough vs Charlton being played?
Middlesbrough vs Charlton is being played at the Riverside Stadium.
What competition is Middlesbrough vs Charlton in?
Middlesbrough vs Charlton is an English Championship match.
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