Prediction for match Charlton Athletic — Coventry, 01.01.2026

Match Analysis: Charlton Athletic vs Coventry

On January 1st, in the English Championship, Charlton Athletic will face Coventry. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: a Coventry win is priced at 1.89, a draw at 3.50, and a Charlton Athletic win at 3.96. In terms of probability, Coventry has a 49.57% chance, a draw is at 26.77%, and Charlton Athletic is at 23.66%. These numbers reflect a noticeable advantage for Coventry, who are considered the favorites by the bookmakers. However, the difference between a draw and a Charlton Athletic win isn't huge, adding some intrigue to the battle for points.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Charlton Athletic averaged 42.2% possession, 2.8 yellow cards, 14.8 fouls, and 2.4 offsides per game. Coventry appears more disciplined with 51.4% possession, just 0.6 yellow cards, 11.6 fouls, and 3.8 offsides. In their last three matches, Charlton Athletic lost to Portsmouth 1-2 (29.12.2025), lost to Norwich City 0-1 (26.12.2025), and defeated Oxford United 1-0 (20.12.2025). During the same period, Coventry lost to Ipswich Town 0-2 (29.12.2025), beat Swansea City 1-0 (26.12.2025), and drew with Southampton 1-1 (20.12.2025). The last encounter between these teams was on November 29, 2025, when Coventry won 3-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Charlton Athletic went over 2.5 goals twice and under three times, while Coventry went under 2.5 goals in all five games. On average, Charlton Athletic scores 0.8 goals per game and concedes 1.2, with a total average of 2 goals per game. Coventry's averages are more modest: 0.8 scored, 0.8 conceded, with a total of 1.6. In terms of halves, Charlton Athletic had over 1.5 goals in the first half once and the same number in the second half. Coventry never had more than 1.5 goals in the first half and had it twice in the second half. Charlton Athletic most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (50%) and concedes between the 31st and 45th minutes (50%). Coventry spreads its goals across three intervals: 31-45, 46-60, 61-75, and 76-90, each at 25%, and concedes most often between the 61st and 75th minutes (50%). Considering both teams' low scoring rates and Coventry's frequent under 2.5 totals, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.90 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Charlton Athletic averages 6 corners per match, while Coventry averages 4.8. In their last five games, Charlton Athletic had over 9.5 corners in all five, while Coventry had it twice. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.64, and for under 9.5 corners, it's 2.11. In the corners market, Coventry is the favorite with odds of 1.58. Given Charlton Athletic's high average for corners and frequent over totals, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified. Individual corner totals for both teams could also be considered, given their averages.

Sportwars.net Prediction for Charlton Athletic vs Coventry, 2026-01-01 - Under 2.5 goals, odds 1.90. Correct score: 1-1, odds 6.50.