Championship strugglers Charlton face a stiff FA Cup test as they welcome in-form Chelsea, with the Addicks eyeing a giant-killing while the Blues chase progression.
Charlton vs Chelsea Form and Head to Head
Charlton's last result was a 2-2 draw away to Blackburn in the Championship. The Addicks' recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of draws and narrow defeats. They have managed to find the net in most of their recent games, but their defence has been leaky. Their most recent games saw them lose to Portsmouth (2-1), and Norwich (1-0), drawing with Birmingham (1-1) and Coventry (1-1) and winning against Oxford (1-0).
Chelsea suffered a 2-1 away defeat to Fulham in their last Premier League match. The Blues have endured a poor run of form, with two defeats and three draws in their last six games. Their last win was in the EFL Cup against Cardiff.
The last time these two teams met, Chelsea won 1-0 away in a Premier League fixture back in February 2007. Over the last six meetings, Chelsea have dominated, winning five and drawing one of those matches.
Charlton have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Chelsea in all competitions. Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 away matches against Charlton in all competitions and have won their last 3 away matches against Charlton in all competitions.
Who is the betting favourites in Charlton vs Chelsea?
According to latest odds, Chelsea are strong favourites at roughly 71% implied win probability over Charlton, who sit at 12%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton | 8/1 | Betfred |
| Chelsea | 4/11 | Ladbrokes |
| Draw | 5/1 | AK Bets |
Odds last updated at 4:30PM Saturday, 10th January.
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Charlton vs Chelsea Probable Lineups
Charlton (4-4-2): Kaminski; Gillesphey, Jones, Bell; Bree, Docherty, Coventry, Carey, Campbell; Leaburn, Kelman
Chelsea (4-3-3): Jorgensen; Acheampong, Fofana, Badiashile, Hato; Caicedo, Santos; Gittens, Estevao, Garnacho; Pedro
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Charlton vs Chelsea Match Facts
Chelsea hold a clear quality edge over struggling Charlton, pointing to a straightforward away win for the Blues. The FA Cup often delivers shocks, but Chelsea's solid defensive history against the Addicks, paired with their urgency to rebound from a recent loss, signals focus and resolve to advance. Stats favour a Chelsea clean sheet in what shapes as a low-scoring contest.
Prediction: Charlton 0-2 Chelsea
Charlton vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tip
Charlton vs Chelsea Bet Builder: Over 2.5 total goals, Chelsea to win to nil, and Chelsea/Chelsea half-time/full-time result.
Best odds of 6/1 at AK Bets at the time of publishing.
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