Leicester — Charlton Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 31 January 2026
On January 31, 2026, in Matchday 30 of the English Championship, Leicester will host Charlton. The match is set to kick off at 13:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Leicester
Leicester come into this match in poor form. The team have gone three consecutive matches without a win, recording two defeats and one draw. In their most recent outing, Leicester lost 2–1 at home to Oxford United. Prior to that, they played out a 1–1 draw with Wrexham and suffered a 2–1 defeat away to Coventry. Overall, Leicester have been conceding very regularly. The team have allowed at least one goal in 12 of their last 13 matches. At present, Leicester sit 14th in the league table with 38 points, having scored 40 goals and conceded 43.
Regarding their home form, Leicester have produced mixed results. In their last six home matches, they recorded three wins and three defeats. Notably, they have conceded in each of their last eight home games, with both teams scoring in all of those matches.
In other competitions, Leicester recently progressed in the FA Cup, reaching the Round of 32, although their opponent was a relatively weak League Two side.
Looking at the head-to-head record at Leicester’s ground against Charlton, the matchups have been very balanced. In the last five meetings, each side has claimed one victory, while the remaining three matches ended in draws. Both teams scored in four of those five encounters.
Charlton
Charlton are also going through a difficult period. The team have lost their last two league matches, first suffering a 2–1 home defeat to Derby County, followed by a heavy 4–0 away loss to Millwall. Overall, Charlton’s form has been very poor. Across their last eight matches in all competitions, the team have recorded just one win, two draws, and five defeats. One of those losses came in the FA Cup, where Charlton were beaten 5–1 by Chelsea.
In the Championship standings, Charlton currently sit 19th with 32 points, only three points above the relegation zone. Their away form has been particularly concerning. From 15 away matches, Charlton have collected just 11 points, scoring 12 goals and conceding 24. By this measure, they rank 21st in the league. Furthermore, Charlton are winless in their last nine away matches, recording three draws and six defeats.
Looking at the head-to-head record against Leicester, the encounters have generally been quite balanced, although Charlton have held a slight edge in recent meetings. In the last five clashes between the sides, Charlton have won three times, while Leicester have claimed two victories. Four of those five matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
Probable Lineups
- Leicester: Stolarczyk, Pereira, Okoli, Nelson, Vestergaard, Choudhury, Page, Reid, Fatawu, Mavididi, Ayew
- Charlton: Kaminski, Gillesphey, Jones, Ramsay, Chambers, Anderson, Carey, Rankin-Costello, Clarke, Campbell, Dykes
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Leicester have failed to win 4 of their last 6 matches.
- In 12 of Leicester’s last 13 matches, both teams scored.
- Charlton have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Charlton have lost 6 of their last 8 away matches.
- 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings have seen over 2.5 goals.
Leicester — Charlton Prediction
Both teams are currently going through a difficult period and are not in their best form. Leicester are winless in three consecutive matches and continue to show clear defensive issues, conceding goals on a regular basis. They sit in mid-table and recently managed to progress to the next round of the FA Cup. Charlton, meanwhile, have also failed to win their last two matches, losing both games. They sit just three points above the relegation zone, have already been eliminated from the FA Cup, and show very poor away form, having gone nine consecutive away matches without a win. Head-to-head meetings between these sides are usually very competitive and often high-scoring. Matches played at Leicester’s ground, in particular, tend to be open and feature goals from both teams. Taking into account the current form of both teams, their desire to end negative runs, Leicester’s defensive vulnerability, and Charlton’s slight edge in recent head-to-head encounters, we believe this match could follow a similar pattern and see goals scored by both sides. My bet for this match: Both Teams to Score — Yes at odds of 1.83.
