Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In matchday 29 of England’s League One, Charlton will host Bristol Rovers on Tuesday, January 28. Here's a detailed analysis and prediction for the game.
Charlton vs Bristol Rovers: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Charlton are in excellent home form, unbeaten in their last five matches.
- Bristol Rovers have lost their last two away games and have just one win in their last seven matches, with six defeats.
- Bristol Rovers have conceded 41 goals in 26 matches, the fifth-worst defensive record in League One.
- Bristol Rovers have scored only 25 goals this season, making them the third-worst attack in the league.
- Bristol Rovers concede in both halves in 33% of their matches.
- Charlton have won 32% of their games this season without conceding, while Bristol Rovers have lost 33% of their matches without scoring.
- Bristol Rovers defeated Charlton 3-2 in their most recent meeting. In the last five encounters, Rovers have been victorious. Charlton's last win over Bristol Rovers was in 2021.
Charlton vs Bristol Rovers: Match Preview
Charlton currently sits in 10th place in the League One table. With 40 points from 26 matches, they are just two points behind the sixth-placed team, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The top six teams in League One compete for promotion, and Charlton has a realistic chance to break into the playoff spots if their current form continues.
Bristol Rovers are further down the table, occupying 18th place with 28 points from 26 matches. While their gap from the relegation zone is relatively comfortable at seven points, they still have a game in hand, which could further increase their margin. Last season, Rovers also finished in the bottom half of the table, and their current form suggests they are unlikely to aim higher this season.
Predicted Lineups
- Charlton: Maynard-Brewer; Mitchell, Jones, Gillespie, Edwards; Coventry, Docherty; Small, Berry, Campbell; Leaburn.
- Bristol Rovers: Griffiths; Starshier, Wilson, Taylor, Souza; Sawyers, Lindsay; Ford, Hutchinson, Sotiriou; O'Donkor.
Prediction
Last season, Charlton and Bristol Rovers finished close to each other in the standings (15th and 16th), but this season their form and ambitions differ. Charlton’s strong home performances and unbeaten streak suggest they will continue their positive momentum. My prediction is a home win for Charlton, with odds of 1.53.
