Charlton have forgotten how to win — can Bolton take advantage of the crisis? Charlton vs. Bolton prediction
On November 3, Charlton will host Bolton in the 14th round of the English Championship. The teams are sitting just above the relegation zone, occupying 20th and 19th place respectively with the same number of points. The hosts have been unable to win for ten consecutive rounds, while the visitors are coming off two painful defeats. The upcoming clash will give one of the sides a chance to pull away from the danger zone.
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Charlton: ten matches without a win and a prolonged crisis
Nathan Jones’ side made an excellent start to the season, winning three matches in a row, but their results then deteriorated sharply. Charlton have now gone ten Championship matches without a victory, picking up just five points since the beginning of September. In the last round, the Londoners suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to league leaders Middlesbrough. Despite their prolonged slump, the hosts still retain a five-point cushion over the relegation zone, but further dropped points could seriously worsen their position.
Charlton’s main source of hope remains their home ground. The team have suffered only one defeat in six matches at The Valley, although that loss came in their most recent outing against Norwich (1-3). Jones could change his formation and freshen up the attack by bringing in Tyreece Campbell and Karlen Grant. The returns of Ivan Mesik and Conor Coventry are also being considered. Collins Sichenje and Matty Godden remain unavailable due to injuries.
Bolton: defensive lapses but confident away form
Bolton are also going through a difficult period. After a creditable 0-0 draw with Southampton, Steven Schumacher’s team suffered back-to-back defeats, conceding eight goals. The visitors were first thrashed 1-5 by Middlesbrough and then lost 2-3 to Bristol City, despite still leading until just a few minutes before the end of normal time. The opposition scored the winner in the 93rd minute. Bolton now have the second-worst defensive record in the league.
At the same time, their away results look far more convincing. Bolton are unbeaten in their last three away matches, beating Norwich (4-3) and Wolverhampton (3-1) while also drawing with Southampton. Ahead of the clash with Charlton, the coaching staff will have to resolve several selection issues. Chris Forino picked up an injury, so Lewis Brunt could return to the defense. Ethan Erhahon, John McAtee and Ryan Hardy are also unavailable.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Charlton are winless in their last ten Championship matches
- Bolton have conceded eight goals in their last two league matches
- Bolton are unbeaten in their last three away matches, recording two victories
Will Charlton end their losing run? Charlton vs. Bolton prediction
Charlton will look to capitalize on home advantage, but their ten-match winless run points to serious problems in their play. Even relatively solid performances at home have stopped producing the desired results.
Bolton are also making too many mistakes in defense, but they look more confident away from home and regularly create opportunities to find the net. Given the teams’ current form, the visitors have a good chance of taking advantage of the Londoners’ crisis and bringing home all three points.
