Charlton
- Charlton sit 19th in the Championship table with 29 points from 25 games, while Sheffield United occupy 16th with 32 points.
- The Addicks play with a 4-2-3-1 system that is far more rigid than the norm in the Championship, preferring to rely on structure, set-pieces and smart transitions in possession rather than dominating the ball or creating from wide areas.
- Jones has made them very difficult to break down at home, while the goals have dried up at the other end.
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Recent stats:
- The hosts have won five, drawn three and lost three of their 11 home games in the Championship, netting 13 goals at The Valley.
- Charlton’s form has been mixed in recent times, with two defeats, two draws and one win from their last five games, but the two draws came in back-to-back games against Coventry City and Blackburn Rovers.
Sheffield United
- Sheffield United have lost eight of their 13 Championship away games, averaging 1.38 goals per game scored and 1.92 goals per game conceded.
- Wilder returned to The South Yorkshire club in September 2025 and has since put his own identity on the team, most notably with his favourite high-intensity pressing style, directness in the offensive third and tactical flexibility which can switch between back-three and back-four systems at a moment’s notice.
- The results have been patchy, but they have improved since Wilder’s return, particularly in recent weeks as the Blades have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five, taking 10 points from a possible 15.
Head-to-Head
Charlton beat the Blades 1-0 in the away fixture three months ago .
Key Players
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Charlton:
- Sonny Carey is the top scorer for Charlton Athletic in the Championship with five goals.
- Charlie Kelman has hit three of the last five for the hosts.
- Callum O’Hare is the top-scorer in the Championship for Sheffield United with six goals in 25 appearances.
Betting Insights
- With the recent improvement in Wilder’s side and the fact they occupy a slightly higher position in the table than their hosts, the visitors are narrow favorites at 2.12, while Charlton are 3.35 and the draw 3.3.
- Given that the value lies with the away side, we’re going to steer clear of that market and back both teams to score at 1.77.
Prediction
Back both teams to score at 1.77 .
