Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday

• Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: The Valley

Match Prediction: Charlton Athletic 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Charlton Athletic are coming into this match with a solid run of form, having won two of their last five games. They've shown they can grind out results, especially with that 1-0 win away at Sheffield United.

Sheffield Wednesday have been a bit all over the place, with a heavy loss to Coventry City and a couple of draws. This could be a tight affair, but Charlton's recent performances suggest they might just have the edge.

Sheffield Wednesday will need to tighten up at the back if they want to get anything from this game. Their attack has shown flashes of brilliance, but consistency has been their Achilles' heel.

Charlton, with their recent wins and draws, seem to have found a bit of rhythm. If they can keep their focus, they should be able to exploit Wednesday's defensive frailties.

Charlton have been in decent form lately, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games. Their victories over Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United demonstrate that they can compete with the best.

The draws against Derby County and Millwall indicate they can hold their own even when not at their best. This form should give them confidence going into the match against Sheffield Wednesday.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Preston North End (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield United (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (H)

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been inconsistent, with two losses, two draws, and one win in their last five games. The heavy defeat to Coventry City at home is a real concern, but they did manage a solid win against Portsmouth.

Their draws against Birmingham City and QPR show they can battle back, but they'll need to be more solid defensively to challenge Charlton.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-5 vs Coventry City (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Birmingham City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (H)

In their recent Championship encounters, Sheffield Wednesday have had the upper hand, winning three of the last five matches against Charlton Athletic. The most recent clash in February 2020 saw Sheffield Wednesday win 1-0.

However, Charlton did manage a 3-1 victory back in November 2015, showing they can compete. This history suggests a close contest, but Sheffield Wednesday has the edge based on recent results.

• Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Charlton Athletic (26 Feb 2020)

• Charlton Athletic 1-3 Sheffield Wednesday (30 Nov 2019)

• Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 Charlton Athletic (19 Mar 2016)

• Charlton Athletic 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday (07 Nov 2015)

• Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Charlton Athletic (11 Apr 2015)

• Will Mannion (Leg) - Out
• Josh Edwards (Knock) - Out
• Matt Godden (Knee) - Doubt

• Di'shon Bernard (Knee) - Out

• Pierce Charles (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Bruno Fernandes (Leg) - Doubt

• Olaf Kobacki (Groin) - Doubt

• Gui Siqueira (Achilles) - Doubt

• Reece Johnson (Foot) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Kaminski, Burke, Jones, Gillesphey, Bree, Coventry, Docherty, Ramsey, Carey, Kelman, Campbell

With a strong midfield presence of Docherty and Carey, Charlton should control the game's tempo. Up front, Kelman and Campbell will look to exploit any gaps in Sheffield Wednesday's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Horvath, Iorfa, Weaver, M. Lowe, Palmer, Valery, Bannan, Ingelsson, Amass, Cadamarteri, J. Lowe

Sheffield Wednesday's attack, led by Lowe and Cadamarteri, will need to be sharp to break down Charlton's defence. In midfield, Bannan will be crucial in dictating play and creating chances.

• Docherty vs Bannan: This will be a key battle that could significantly influence the game's outcome.

• Carey vs Ingelsson: Carey's creativity in midfield will be tested by Ingelsson's tenacity and work rate.

• Kelman (Charlton Athletic): Kelman's goal-scoring threat will be vital for Charlton as they look to secure the win.

• Cadamarteri (Sheffield Wednesday): Cadamarteri's ability to find space and finish chances could be the difference for Sheffield Wednesday.

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