English ⚽ Championship 🕒 2 Sept 2026
Our tip
Under 2.5 goals
Odds
1.97
WonResult
1-1Final score
+0.97uProfit
56%Pre-match conf.
-1.5%CLV
AI Settled against the final score — published pre-match at Matchbook
Today's predictions → Our published tip
Key factors behind our tip
01
West Brom's 1.78 price implies a win probability above 56%, the strongest signal in this market
02
The draw is priced at 4.0, implying roughly a 25% chance, second most likely outcome according to the odds
03
Charlton's 5.4 price implies around 18-19% versus a modelled fair probability of 20%, producing a 5.8% edge on the underdog
04
The recommended Under 2.5 goals bet at 1.97 carries a 10.8% value edge and 56% model confidence, the largest edge identified in this fixture
Team form
WBA West Bromwich Albion LDWWD
20 Sept 26 @ Wolverhampton 0-1
12 Sept 26 vs QPR 1-1
9 Sept 26 @ Derby County 1-0
5 Sept 26 vs Watford 1-0
2 Sept 26 vs Charlton 1-1
CA Charlton Athletic LDDLD
19 Sept 26 @ Cardiff 1-3
12 Sept 26 vs Portsmouth 0-0
9 Sept 26 vs QPR 0-0
5 Sept 26 @ Stoke 0-4
2 Sept 26 @ West Brom 1-1
Head-to-head: West Bromwich Albion v Charlton Athletic
Full H2H history → D 2 Sept 26
West Brom 1-1 CharltonChampionship
D 24 Feb 26
West Brom 1-1 CharltonChampionship
L 4 Nov 25
Charlton 1-0 West BromChampionship
W/D/L shown from West Bromwich Albion's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.
West Bromwich Albion vs Charlton Athletic: pre-match preview
West Bromwich Albion host Charlton Athletic in a Championship fixture where the betting market leaves little doubt about the expected outcome. Best odds of 1.78 on a West Brom win imply a probability of just over 56%, making the Baggies clear favourites on home soil. Charlton, priced at 5.4, are given roughly an 18-19% chance by the same market, while the draw at 4.0 sits close to 25%. Away from the outright result, our model has flagged the Under 2.5 goals market as the standout angle, priced at 1.97 with a model-implied confidence of 56% and a value edge of 10.8%, suggesting the market may be underpricing a lower-scoring contest between these two sides. There is also a smaller value signal on the Charlton price itself, which we cover below alongside the key numbers bettors should weigh before staking.
Verdict: The data points to West Brom as strong favourites, but the clearest statistical edge lies in the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.97, backed by a 10.8% value edge. It is not a certainty, and moderate staking is sensible given the inherent uncertainty in any match outcome.
How it settled: the tip landed — the match finished 1-1, for a flat-stake return of +0.97 units. Every tip we publish is archived before kick-off and graded against the final score; nothing is edited or deleted afterwards.
Upcoming Championship fixtures
All Championship tips →| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 19:00 | West Ham United v Queens Park Rangers | 1.55 | 4.90 | 6.80 |
| 10 Oct 11:30 | Swansea City v Norwich City | 2.66 | 3.60 | 2.70 |
| 10 Oct 11:30 | West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City | 2.31 | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| 10 Oct 11:30 | Charlton Athletic v Bristol City | 3.35 | 3.40 | 2.32 |
| 10 Oct 14:00 | Middlesbrough v Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2.21 | 3.73 | 3.40 |
| 10 Oct 14:00 | Blackburn Rovers v Cardiff City | 2.72 | 3.75 | 2.70 |
| 10 Oct 14:00 | Sheffield United v Lincoln City | 2.03 | 3.65 | 4.00 |
| 10 Oct 14:00 | Preston North End v Millwall | 2.66 | 3.40 | 2.71 |
Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Championship standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +11 | 15 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 14 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +1 | 11 |
| 11 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +9 | 10 |
| 12 | Millwall | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -3 | 10 |
| 14 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 10 |
| 15 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 16 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -1 | 9 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 19 | Lincoln City | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston NE | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -7 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -8 | 4 |
Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.
Match FAQ
What was our prediction for West Bromwich Albion vs Charlton Athletic?+
Our tip was Under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.97.
Who is favourite in the West Brom vs Charlton match?+
West Bromwich Albion are firm favourites according to the odds, with a best price of 1.78 implying a win probability of just over 56%.
What is the draw priced at for this fixture?+
The draw is available at 4.0, which implies a probability of roughly 25% according to the market.
Is there any betting value in this fixture besides the match result?+
Yes, the model highlights Under 2.5 goals at 1.97 as the strongest value play with a 10.8% edge, and also notes a smaller 5.8% edge on Charlton's 5.4 price to win outright.
Did the tip win?+
The tip won — final score 1-1 (+0.97u at flat stakes).