Championship· Kick-off : Saturday, October 10, 2026, 12:30 (UK time)
Charlton vs Bristol City prediction: correct score and AI tips
Match analysis
Charlton take on Bristol City on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:30 (UK time), a Championship, matchday 9 fixture. Venue: The Valley, London. Bristol City start as favourites with a 49% chance of victory; Charlton are given 20% and the draw 31%. On the correct score, 0-1 comes out on top (19.1%), followed by 0-0 (16.0%) and 1-1 (12.2%).
Charlton have won just one of their last 5 matches (3 draws, 1 defeat), scoring 2 and conceding 5. Over their last 5 matches, Bristol City have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 8 and conceding 8. Bristol City therefore arrive in far better shape than Charlton. On average Charlton score 0.40 and concede 1.00 goals per game; Bristol City score 1.60 and concede 1.60. In the table, Charlton sit 9th with 12 points from 8 games, Bristol City 8th with 13 points from 8. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Charlton have averaged 0.61 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.24 for Bristol City.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Charlton, 1 for Bristol City and 1 draw. The most recent ended Charlton 1-2 Bristol City (Apr 3, 2026). Charlton out or doubtful: N. Chalobah, M. Godden, B. Koumetio, W. Mannion, K. Ramsay and C. Sichenje. Bristol City: B. De Keersmaecker, R. Dickie and L. McNally. In double chance terms, "Charlton or draw" stands at 51%, "Bristol City or draw" at 80% and "no draw" at 69%.
In short : Bristol City are favourites for this Charlton v Bristol City, with a 49% win probability from our model. On recent form, Charlton have 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in 5 while Bristol City have 3 wins, 0 draw and 2 losses in 5. One to watch: Charlton will be without N. Chalobah and M. Godden.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Charlton – Bristol City. 0-1 is the single most likely scoreline (19.1%); the 5 scores below add up to 69% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Charlton 0-1 Bristol City | 19.1% |
| Charlton 0-0 Bristol City | 16.0% |
| Charlton 1-1 Bristol City | 12.2% |
| Charlton 0-2 Bristol City | 11.4% |
| Charlton 1-0 Bristol City | 10.3% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 0.64 expected goals for Charlton and 1.19 for Bristol City, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 28% and "both teams to score" at 33%. Few goals are expected here. Charlton keep a clean sheet in 30% of scenarios, Bristol City in 53%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Charlton expected goals | 0.64 |
| Bristol City expected goals | 1.19 |
| Both teams to score | 33% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 55% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 28% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 11% |
| Charlton clean sheet | 30% |
| Bristol City clean sheet | 53% |
Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Charlton
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Portsmouth · Championship | 0-0 | D |
| Sep 9, 2026 | QPR · Championship | 0-0 | D |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Stoke City · Championship | 0-4 | L |
| Sep 2, 2026 | West Brom · Championship | 1-1 | D |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Preston · Championship | 1-0 | W |
Bristol City
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Lincoln · Championship | 0-1 | L |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Southampton · Championship | 1-4 | L |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Burnley · Championship | 2-1 | W |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Preston · Championship | 3-1 | W |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Portsmouth · Championship | 2-1 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton | 9 | 12 | 8 |
| Bristol City | 8 | 13 | 8 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Charlton 1-2 Bristol City | Championship |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Bristol City 0-0 Charlton | Championship |
Out and doubtful
Charlton
- N. Chalobah (out)
- M. Godden (out)
- B. Koumetio (out)
- W. Mannion (out)
- K. Ramsay (out)
- C. Sichenje (out)
Bristol City
- B. De Keersmaecker (out)
- R. Dickie (out)
- L. McNally (out)
Most regular starters
Charlton
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- A. Okonkwo5/5
- L. Jones5/5
- M. Leaburn5/5
- T. Campbell5/5
- A. Bell4/5
- C. Coventry4/5
- K. Grant4/5
- D. McNamara3/5
- I. Mesik3/5
- O. Skipp3/5
- T. Bindon3/5
Bristol City
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- J. Knight5/5
- L. Eissat5/5
- L. Tolaj5/5
- R. Cardines5/5
- R. Dickie5/5
- S. Tickle5/5
- S. Twine5/5
- Y. Hirakawa4/5
- J. Wallace3/5
- J. Williams3/5
- C. Pring2/5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Charlton vs Bristol City prediction?
Our AI gives Charlton a 20% chance of winning, the draw 31% and Bristol City 49%. Bristol City are therefore favourites.
What is the most likely correct score for Charlton vs Bristol City?
0-1 (19.1%), followed by 0-0 (16.0%), 1-1 (12.2%), 0-2 (11.4%) and 1-0 (10.3%).
Will both teams score in Charlton vs Bristol City?
The probability that both Charlton and Bristol City score is 33%. Charlton have a 30% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Bristol City 53%.
How many goals should we expect in Charlton vs Bristol City?
The model expects 1.83 goals (0.64 for Charlton, 1.19 for Bristol City). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 55%, over 2.5 goals 28%, over 3.5 goals 11%.
When and where is Charlton vs Bristol City played?
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:30 (UK time), Championship, matchday 9. Venue: The Valley, London.
What form are Charlton and Bristol City in?
Charlton: 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (2 scored, 5 conceded). Bristol City: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 8 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Charlton and Bristol City?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Charlton, 1 for Bristol City and 1 draw. The most recent ended Charlton 1-2 Bristol City (Apr 3, 2026).
How is the Charlton vs Bristol City prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (0.64 for Charlton, 1.19 for Bristol City) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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