Prediction for match Leicester — Charlton Athletic, 31.01.2026

Match Analysis: Leicester vs Charlton Athletic

On January 31st, in the English Championship, Leicester will face Charlton Athletic. The odds for a Leicester win are 1.99, a draw is at 3.36, and a Charlton Athletic victory is priced at 3.74. Based on the probabilities, Leicester has a 47.07% chance of winning, a draw is at 27.88%, and Charlton Athletic has a 25.05% chance. The most likely outcome according to these figures is a Leicester win, although the gap between the teams isn't huge, adding intrigue to the match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Leicester played as follows: on 24.01.2026, Leicester lost to Oxford United 1-2; on 20.01.2026, Wrexham drew with Leicester 1-1; and on 17.01.2026, Coventry defeated Leicester 2-1. During the same period, Charlton Athletic played the following matches: on 24.01.2026, Millwall thrashed Charlton Athletic 4-0; on 20.01.2026, Charlton Athletic lost to Derby County 1-2; and on 17.01.2026, Charlton Athletic beat Sheffield United 1-0. In a five-match span, Leicester averages 59.4% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 11.8 fouls, and 1 offside per game. Charlton Athletic, over the same period, averages 46.4% possession, 2 yellow cards, 13.2 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. In their last head-to-head on 23.08.2025, Charlton Athletic lost to Leicester 0-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Leicester scores an average of 1.4 and concedes 1.2 goals, with a total average of 2.6. Charlton Athletic has a higher total average of 3.6, scoring 1 and conceding 2.6 goals per game. Leicester has seen over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, while Charlton Athletic has seen it in 4 out of 5. In the first half, Leicester had over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5 games, and Charlton Athletic in 1 out of 5. In the second half, both teams have played 3 out of 5 games over 1.5 goals. Leicester and Charlton Athletic most frequently score in the 76-90 minute interval (50% each), while Leicester concedes more often in the first 15 minutes (29%) and at the end of the first half (29%). Charlton Athletic concedes more in the 16-30, 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 intervals (22% each). These figures indicate both teams' tendency for eventful endings and regular second-half goals. A logical bet seems to be on over 2.5 goals at 2.01 odds, considering the attacking dynamics and frequent overs by both teams.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Leicester averages 6 corners per match, while Charlton Athletic averages 4.8. In a five-match span, Leicester went over 9.5 total corners twice, and Charlton Athletic once. Among the available corner totals, the closest to the combined average (10.8) is 9.5, with two outcomes available: over 9.5 corners at 1.75, under 9.5 at 1.96. Leicester is favored in corners with odds of 1.56. Considering both teams' corner-taking activity and average productivity, it's logical to consider a bet on over 9.5 corners.