Charlton (home)
- Charlton have been more mixed in form of late, winning two, drawing one and losing two of their last five.
- They made a statement with their 2-0 win at Leicester City.
- Charlton have been inconsistent at home of late, registering one win, one draw and one defeat in their last three at The Valley.
Stoke (away)
- Stoke are winless in five in the Championship, drawing three and losing two since their last meeting with Charlton.
- Stoke have won six, drawn four and lost six of their 16 away Championship matches.
- Since Mark Robins took the helm in January 2025, Stoke have shown tactical flexibility and have prioritised possession.
- They tend to get the ball and move it around in a process-driven style focused on compact midfield units, pressing and controlling the game's flow.
Head-to-Head
Last Championship meeting: Stoke 3-0 Charlton (two months ago).
Key Players
- Sorba Thomas: nine goals in 30 Championship appearances for Stoke.
- Sonny Carey: seven goals in 30 for Charlton, having scored two of Charlton's last four goals.
Betting Insights
- Stoke are priced at 2.64 to win on Wednesday.
- Charlton are priced at 2.72 and the draw is 3.1.
- The Under 2.5 Goals market is available at 1.62 and looks the preferable option given both sides' recent form and tendencies.
Prediction
A tight game is expected at The Valley and the Under 2.5 Goals (1.62) selection is favoured.
