Middlesbrough vs Charlton Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Middlesbrough vs Charlton predictions, probable lineups and betting picks for Saturday's Championship game, plus the odds and Same Game Parlay ideas.
Grayson Parker - October 31, 2026, 7:08 AM EDT
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Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Game Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
Game Time | 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Riverside Stadium |
Middlesbrough sit top of the Championship standings, Charlton sit 19th, and Saturday's matchup at Riverside Stadium looks every bit as lopsided as that gap suggests.
Kim Hellberg's side are undefeated in their last 10 games in the Championship, and their attack is rated elite for finishing, creating chances and attacking down the wings.
Charlton have just one win to show from their previous 10 outings against all opponents, and Nathan Jones' side lack the cutting edge in front of goal to punish a team this good.
Middlesbrough hold four wins from the previous meetings between these clubs. Charlton have two, and none of those meetings ended in a tie.
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Recent Results
Middlesbrough went top of the Championship standings by hammering newly promoted Bolton 5-1 at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Will Lankshear is the finisher to watch, with goals in four straight Championship appearances, while Amario Cozier-Duberry keeps feeding him from the right. This is a confident, front-foot team.
Charlton took an early lead against Norwich last weekend, only to lose 3-1 after a disastrous second half. The London club are winless in their last 9 Championship games. Karlan Grant and Tyreece Campbell carry the creative load behind the striker, but finishing remains the problem.
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Middlesbrough: Alfie Jones (Injured/out), Rokas Pukštas (Injured/out), David Strelec (Unfit/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 on Saturday. Kim Hellberg could hand opportunities to Kyle Joseph and Luke Ayling, and both feature in the probable Middlesbrough vs Charlton lineups below.
Charlton
Nathan Jones could make a defensive change by recalling Ivan Mesík, a switch that would return Charlton to a 3-4-2-1 system. Rob Apter is part of a three-man injury list alongside Collins Sichenje and Matty Godden.
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; Kayne Ramsay, Lloyd Jones, Billy Koumetio; Josh Edwards, Joe Rankin-Costello, Conor Coventry, Ivan Mesík; Karlan Grant, Tyreece Campbell; Charlie Kelman
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Key Stats & Game Facts
- Middlesbrough have had 9+ corners in 5 of their last 7 games vs Charlton (Championship).
- There have been 26+ shots taken in 8 of Middlesbrough's last 8 games (Championship).
- Oliver Skipp has made 3+ tackles in 3 of his last 3 appearances vs Middlesbrough (Championship).
- Charlton have received 3+ cards in 5 of their last 6 games vs Middlesbrough (Championship).
- Reece Burke has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 4 appearances vs Middlesbrough (Championship).
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our Middlesbrough vs Charlton prediction is a comfortable Middlesbrough win in a game with plenty of goals. The hosts are -350 (Polymarket) on the moneyline, and our projections give them a 74.47% win probability. Boro create and finish at the top level, but they do not always protect a lead or stop opponents from creating, so Charlton can sneak one in without changing the result.
Best Picks
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Charlton have conceded at least 2 goals in each of their last 3 league games, and the model gives them a goal at Riverside. Backing Yes on Both Teams To Score fits the way this game sets up. Our projections put Yes at 57.61%, comfortably above the implied probability of the price. Charlton are projected for close to a goal, and Middlesbrough's soft spot in stopping opponents from creating gives the visitors a way in.
Total Goals Over/Under: Over 3.5 Goals. Middlesbrough have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 league games. Over 3.5 is our Total Goals Over/Under angle. Our projections call for 3.69 total goals, which makes this line a near coin flip at a fair price rather than an odds-on grind. Boro games in the Championship keep clearing 2.5 goals, and Charlton's leaky defense does the rest.
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Same Game Parlay
Our Middlesbrough vs Charlton same game parlay picks stack four Middlesbrough player props, built around Will Lankshear finishing and Amario Cozier-Duberry creating down the right.
Will Lankshear, Anytime Goalscorer, is the anchor leg. The striker has found the net in every one of his last four Championship outings, and Charlton's defense keeps leaking goals.
Next, Cozier-Duberry to clear 3.5 Player Shots. The winger has fired off 4+ attempts in each of his last three Championship games, and Charlton will sit deep.
The Player Assists Over 0.5 leg rests on a perfect three-for-three run of Championship assists for Cozier-Duberry. He is the supply line for Lankshear.
Finally, Player Shots On Target Over 1.5 for the same man. Cozier-Duberry has put 2+ efforts on target in all three of his latest Championship appearances, so the volume comes with accuracy.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Talking Points
Saturday doubles as Middlesbrough's annual Remembrance game at Riverside Stadium, and the hosts bring 27 league goals into it. The stylistic clash is stark. Boro control games in the opposition's half through possession, while Charlton play long balls and spend long spells in their own half. Charlton also struggle to avoid fouling in dangerous areas, which is a real problem against a side rated elite on attacking set pieces. After back-to-back league defeats to Watford and Norwich, the visitors are looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone, and the Middlesbrough vs Charlton betting odds reflect it, pricing the visitors to win at +1200 (Polymarket).
Middlesbrough vs Charlton Predictions FAQs
When is the Middlesbrough vs Charlton English Championship game?
The game is on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with kickoff at 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT.
Where is Middlesbrough vs Charlton being played?
The game is being played at Riverside Stadium.
What formations are expected for Middlesbrough and Charlton?
Middlesbrough are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Charlton are expected to use a 3-4-2-1 formation.
What is the predicted score for Middlesbrough vs Charlton?
The predicted score is Middlesbrough 3, Charlton 0.
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