Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Charlton Athletic vs Middlesbrough in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 GMT match.
Match Details
Fixture: Charlton Athletic vs Middlesbrough
Date: Tuesday, 09 December 2025
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Venue: The Valley
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Our predictions for Charlton Athletic vs Middlesbrough
Match Prediction: Charlton Athletic 1-2 Middlesbrough
Charlton Athletic are coming into this match on the back of a string of losses, which could make it tough for them against a Middlesbrough side that's been in decent form. The Addicks will need to dig deep and find some of the resilience they showed in their last home win against West Bromwich Albion if they're to stand a chance. Their predicted 3-1-4-2 formation might help them to be more solid at the back, but they'll need to be clinical in front of goal.
Middlesbrough, on the other hand, have been picking up points regularly and will fancy their chances of getting a result here. Their recent wins, especially the convincing victory over Hull City, show they can be ruthless when they get going. With a 4-4-2 setup, they'll look to control the midfield and use their attacking options to break down Charlton's defence. It could be a tough afternoon for the home side.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic have been struggling lately, with four losses in their last five games. Their only win in this run came at home against West Bromwich Albion, which might give them a bit of hope going into this match. However, the heavy defeats against Southampton and Stoke City will be a concern, and they'll need to find a way to turn things around quickly if they're to get anything from this game.
Recent Championship Results:
Loss: 1-3 vs Coventry City (A)
Loss: 0-3 vs Stoke City (A)
Loss: 1-5 vs Southampton (H)
Loss: 0-1 vs Wrexham (A)
Win: 1-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough have been in much better form than their opponents, with three wins and a draw in their last five matches. Their most recent victory was a convincing 4-1 win away at Hull City, which will give them plenty of confidence going into this game. The only blip in their recent run was a home loss to Coventry City, but overall, they look like a team that's hard to beat at the moment.
Recent Championship Results:
Win: 4-1 vs Hull City (A)
Win: 2-1 vs Derby County (H)
Loss: 2-4 vs Coventry City (H)
Draw: 1-1 vs Oxford United (A)
Win: 2-1 vs Birmingham City (H)
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record between these two teams is interesting, with Middlesbrough winning four of the last five encounters and Charlton Athletic winning the other one. The most recent meeting in March 2020 saw Middlesbrough edge a 1-0 win away at Charlton, while the Addicks' last victory in this fixture came in March 2016 with a 2-0 home win. It's usually a close contest when these two teams meet, and this game could go either way based on their past meetings.
Charlton Athletic are expected to line up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, with Lloyd Jones anchoring the defence and Conor Coventry sitting in front of the back three. This setup should allow them to be compact and hard to break down, while also giving them the opportunity to hit Middlesbrough on the counter-attack through the pace of Sonny Carey and Tanto Olaofe up front.
Middlesbrough are likely to stick with their 4-4-2 formation, which has served them well in recent games. With Hayden Hackney and Alex Gilbert in the middle, they'll look to control the game and feed the ball to their attacking players, Tommy Conway and David Strelec, who will be looking to cause problems for the Charlton defence.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
Tanto Olaofe vs Matt Targett: Tanto Olaofe's pace and movement will be a real test for Matt Targett at the back for Middlesbrough.
Conor Coventry vs Hayden Hackney: Conor Coventry will need to be at his best to get the better of Hayden Hackney in the midfield battle.
James Bree (Charlton Athletic): James Bree's pace and directness could be key for Charlton if they're to get anything from this game.
David Strelec (Middlesbrough): David Strelec's goal-scoring form will be crucial for Middlesbrough as they look to secure another win.
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Fans in the UK are able to watch Charlton Athletic vs Middlesbrough on Sky Sports+ at 19:45 GMT on Tuesday, 09 December 2025
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