Prediction for match Charlton Athletic — Sheffield United, 17.01.2026

Odds and Probability Percentages for the Match Outcome

In the English Championship on January 17, 2026, Charlton Athletic will face Sheffield United. According to the main 1X2 odds, a win for Sheffield United is priced at 2.13, while Charlton Athletic and a draw are both at 3.34. The probability percentages suggest a 43.95% chance of victory for Sheffield United, with Charlton Athletic and a draw both at 28.03%. This reflects a favored position for Sheffield United according to bookmakers, although other outcomes are certainly possible.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Charlton Athletic lost to Chelsea 1-5 on January 10, drew 2-2 with Blackburn Rovers on January 4, and drew 1-1 with Coventry on January 1. Sheffield United lost 3-4 to Mansfield Town on January 11, defeated Leicester 3-1 on January 1, and won against Stoke City 2-1 on December 29. In the only recent meeting between these teams, on September 20, 2025, Charlton Athletic won 1-0 away at Sheffield United. Additional statistics show Charlton Athletic averages 39.2% possession over five matches, receives 2.4 yellow cards, commits 14.2 fouls, and registers 1.6 offsides per game. Sheffield United averages 59% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 8 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game.

Goal Scoring Trends

Both teams are notable for their scoring: Charlton Athletic averages 3.2 goals per match over five games, while Sheffield United averages 5. Charlton Athletic scores 1 goal per game and concedes 2.2, whereas Sheffield United scores 2.8 and concedes 2.2. Charlton Athletic had over 2.5 total goals in three of their last five matches, and under in two. Sheffield United's last five matches all ended with over 2.5 total goals. By halves, Charlton Athletic had over 1.5 total goals in the first half once and twice in the second half over five matches. Sheffield United had over 1.5 total goals in the first half three times and four times in the second half. Charlton Athletic most frequently scores between 61-75 minutes (43%) and concedes most often in the final 15 minutes (76-90 minutes, 33%). Sheffield United's goals are evenly distributed between 16-30, 46-60, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes at 20% each, with most goals conceded between 46-60 minutes (40%). Given both teams' strong over-profile, especially Sheffield United's, and considering the over 2.5 total goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for these teams, betting on over 2.5 total goals at 1.94 seems a logical choice.

Corners in the Match

Charlton Athletic averages 6.8 corners per game, while Sheffield United averages 6.4. In their last five matches, Charlton Athletic saw over 9.5 total corners three times, and Sheffield United four times. Among corner markets, the total over 9.5 is priced at 1.67, under at 2.08. Sheffield United is favored to win the corner count with odds of 1.71. Given both teams consistently deliver 6 or more corners, betting on over 9.5 corners seems justified. Overall, expect an active game with plenty of set pieces.