Charlton Athletic welcome Derby County to The Valley in a Championship clash on Tuesday 20 January 2026. Kick-off is at 7:45pm, and recent meetings between the sides have been finely balanced. Find our match preview and predictions below.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on Derby’s clinical forward play and Charlton’s creative edge in midfield, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in the ‘Both Teams To Score’ market due to both sides’ attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams To Score – Yes | 1/1 @ Bet365 (50.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | There could be value here due to both teams averaging over a goal per game and showing defensive frailties (Charlton have conceded 32, Derby 35). Derby’s attack is the more prolific, but Charlton’s creativity and xG suggest they will create good chances at home. Six of the last seven meetings have also produced goals from both sides. |
| Derby County to Win | 6/4 @ Bet365 (40.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | We’re backing Derby due to their sharper finishing (36 goals, 47.85% shot accuracy on target) and the presence of two in-form attackers in Morris and Agyemang. Charlton have lost ten league matches and have conceded more than they’ve scored, while Derby look more dangerous in front of goal this season. |
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Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date
Both teams find themselves in the lower mid-table, with Derby County currently holding 12th place and Charlton Athletic sitting 18th. Derby have a slight points and goal advantage, but neither side has managed consistent winning runs, making this a real six-pointer as the campaign enters its decisive phase.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby County | 12 | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 36 | 35 | 1 | 38 |
| Charlton Athletic | 18 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 26 | 32 | -6 | 32 |
Potential Match-Winners
- Carlton Morris (Derby County): 10 goals in 16 starts, converting 8 big chances and netting 3 headers. Specialist in the box with 62 touches in the area this season.
- Patrick Agyemang (Derby County): 7 goals and the main threat on fast breaks with 10 shots from counters, 137 touches in the penalty area, and a 40% shot accuracy.
- Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic): 6 goals from midfield, 25 key passes (most in match), and a creative spark with a 77.3% pass accuracy.
Head-to-Head
Last 6 Meetings
The last six encounters between Charlton and Derby have been tightly contested, with three wins apiece and a single draw, and neither side able to establish dominance.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/25 | Derby 1-1 Charlton | League One |
| 27/02/24 | Derby 1-2 Charlton | League One |
| 03/02/24 | Charlton 0-1 Derby | League One |
| 18/02/23 | Derby 2-0 Charlton | League One |
| 06/08/22 | Charlton 1-0 Derby | League One |
| 30/12/19 | Derby 2-1 Charlton | Championship |
Conclusion
With both teams evenly matched in recent head-to-heads and Derby holding the edge in attacking output, the big question is whether Charlton’s creative midfield can unlock Derby’s defence or if the visitors’ clinical forwards will once again make the difference. For those looking for a strong betting angle, ‘Both Teams To Score – Yes’ at 1/1 via Bet365 (50.0% implied probability) looks a value play given the attacking strengths and defensive records of both sides.
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