Derby County vs Charlton Athletic: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Derby County vs Charlton Athletic in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Derby County vs Charlton Athletic

• Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: Pride Park Stadium

Match Prediction: Derby County 2-1 Charlton Athletic

Derby County's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but they've shown they can nick a win away from home. They'll need to be sharp against a Charlton side that's been solid at the back but inconsistent in front of goal. 

Look for Derby to press high and try to exploit any gaps in Charlton's defence, especially after their recent 1-0 win against West Brom.

Charlton, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of form lately. They've got the firepower to hurt Derby, as seen in their 3-0 thrashing of Blackburn. But they'll need to be wary of Derby's counter-attacking threat. This one could be tight, with both teams looking to capitalise on any mistakes.

Derby's recent form has been inconsistent, with three draws, a loss, and a win in their last five league matches. That win against West Brom away from home shows they can grind out results when needed. They'll need to be more clinical in front of goal if they want to get the better of Charlton. The draw against Wrexham suggests they can hold their own against tricky opponents.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Wrexham (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Preston North End (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Ipswich Town (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Bristol City (H)

Charlton have had a decent run, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five. Their back-to-back wins against Blackburn and Sheffield United show they can be a force to be reckoned with. 

However, their recent losses to QPR and Leicester indicate they can be vulnerable. They'll need to be solid at the back and take their chances if they want to come away with a result against Derby.

• Win: 3-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield United (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Leicester City (H)

Derby and Charlton have had some close encounters in recent years. Derby have won three of the last five meetings, with Charlton securing one victory and two draws. The most recent clash saw Derby come out on top with a 2-1 win, but Charlton did manage a convincing 3-0 victory in their previous home game against Derby.

• Derby County 2-1 Charlton Athletic (30 Dec 2019)

• Charlton Athletic 3-0 Derby County (19 Oct 2019)

• Charlton Athletic 0-1 Derby County (16 Apr 2016)

• Derby County 1-1 Charlton Athletic (15 Aug 2015)

• Derby County 2-0 Charlton Athletic (24 Feb 2015)

• Corey Blackett-Taylor (Hamstring) - Out

• Curtis Nelson (Knee) - Out

• Rhian Brewster (Groin) - Out

• Liam Thompson (Hip) - Out

• Josh Edwards (Knock) - Out

• Matt Godden (Knee) - Out

• Luke Berry (Knock) - Doubt

• Will Mannion (Knock) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Zetterström, Johnston, Sanderson, Clarke, Forsyth, Weimann, Travis, Adams, Brereton, Agyemang, Morris

With a strong midfield presence from Adams and Travis, Derby will look to control the game's tempo and exploit any gaps in Charlton's defence. Morris up front will be key to their attacking threat, especially after his recent performances.

• Predicted lineup: Kaminski, Burke, Jones, Gillesphey, Bree, Carey, Docherty, Coventry, Bell, Olaofe, Leaburn

Charlton's defence, led by Jones and Burke, will need to be on top form to keep Derby's attackers at bay. In midfield, Coventry and Docherty will be crucial in breaking up play and launching quick counters.

• Agyemang vs Burke: This will be a crucial battle between Derby's forward and Charlton's defender, with Agyemang looking to use his pace and strength to break through.

• Adams vs Carey: A midfield tussle to watch, which could have a significant influence on the game's outcome.

• Travis (Derby County): A key player in Derby's midfield, Travis will be vital in dictating the tempo and providing defensive solidity.

• Bree (Charlton Athletic): Bree's versatility and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively make him a player to watch for Charlton.

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