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    Charlton AthleticCharlton AthleticLow block & direct
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    Bristol CityBristol CityLow block & direct
    The model's lean: 2 · Bristol City (43%)Best value by the model: Under 2,5 @ 1.77 (+8 %)

    Charlton Athletic vs Bristol City · EFL Championship

    1 · Charlton Athletic 26%X 31%43% Bristol City · 2

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    Analysis: Charlton Athletic – Bristol City

    Anna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work

    Two teams, both characterized by low defensive intensity and direct play, face off: Charlton Athletic and Bristol City. Yet the numbers tell a story of subtle edges favoring the visitors. Bristol City, with a slight advantage in model probabilities at 43%, leans toward victory. The most probable scorelines, 1-1 and 0-1, split the narrative between a draw and a narrow win for the visitors, both clocking in at 13%.

    Charlton's struggle is evident in their xG per match of just 0.81 compared to Bristol's 1.2. This gap is mirrored in the expected goals allowed, with Bristol City's defense marginally tighter. Yet, these teams are closer than they seem at first glance — their xPoints, despite an edge to City, suggest only a narrow differential. That said, the small sample of head-to-head matches offers only a whisper of guidance, with no Charlton victories in the two encounters.

    Goals appear likely to be scarce. The probability for over 2.5 goals stands at just 39%, while both teams to score is pegged at 45%. The analytical model and playing styles suggest a terse clash with limited scoring opportunities. Value emerges for those wagering on fewer goals: under 2.5 goals at 1.727 with LeoVegas shows a 5% edge, and under 1.5 at 3.1 offers the same edge. Even a more conservative bet on under 3.5 goals at 1.27 presents a respectable 3% edge.

    In sum, Bristol City holds the upper hand, albeit slightly. The forecast leans toward a pragmatic, low-scoring affair with a tentative nod to the visitors; a 0-1 result is on the cards. Highlighting the opportunity in the market, under 2.5 goals at 1.727 stands out as the sharpest angle for bettors seeking value.

    Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic
    Form DLDDL
    League ranking xG #24xGA #18xT #23xP/match #17Points #10
    Key players
    • Karlan Laughton Ahearne-GrantFxG 0.15 · xT 0.12
    • Miles Lester LeaburnFxG 0.19 · xT 0.05
    • Tyreece Anthony Tupac Shakur CampbellLWxG 0.11 · xT 0.14
    Bristol CityBristol City
    Form WWLLW
    League ranking xG #14xGA #9xT #18xP/match #11Points #9
    Key players
    • Lorent TolajFxG 0.44 · xT 0.02
    • Joe WilliamsCMxG 0.12 · xT 0.09
    • Rob DickieCBxG 0.09 · xT 0.03

    Match prediction: Charlton Athletic – Bristol City

    Predicted score matrix

    Bristol City →
    Charlton Athletic →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–011.0%
    0–113.2%
    0–28.8%
    0–33.8%
    0–4+1.6%
    1
    1–09.8%
    1–113.4%
    1–28.4%
    1–33.6%
    1–4+1.5%
    2
    2–04.9%
    2–16.3%
    2–24.0%
    2–31.7%
    2–4+0.7%
    3
    3–01.6%
    3–12.0%
    3–21.3%
    3–30.6%
    3–4+0.2%
    4+
    4+–00.5%
    4+–10.6%
    4+–20.4%
    4+–30.2%
    4+–4+0.1%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-113%
    2. 2.0-113%
    3. 3.0-011%
    4. 4.1-010%
    5. 5.0-29%
    Expected goals
    0,96–1,29
    Both teams to score
    45%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,2
    Under 2,561%
    @1.77EV+8%
    Over 2,539%
    @2.04

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Bristol City or draw (X2)73%
    • Under 3.5 goals81%

    Combined probability

    59%

    Fair odds

    1.71

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Bristol City or draw (X2)73%
    • Under 2.5 goals61%
    • Lorent Tolaj to score27%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score45%
    • Over 2.5 goals39%
    • Lorent Tolaj to score27%
    • Jason Paul Knight to be booked24%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • Under 2.561% probability@1.77BetsafeEV+8%reference odds
    • Under 2.561% probability@1.77NordicbetEV+8%reference odds
    • Under 1.534% probability@3.18BetsafeEV+8%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · Charlton AthleticX2 · Bristol City
    Betsafe3.05
    EV+ 1%
    3.30
    2.32
    LeoVegas3.153.252.20
    Nordicbet3.05
    EV+ 1%
    3.30
    2.32

    Odds updated 2 Oct, 07:36

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    2 matches
    Charlton Athletic 0Draw 1Bristol City 1
    Goals: 1–2 (⌀ 1,5)

    Head-to-head based on Championship data since 2023.

    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Charlton Athletic
    Bristol City
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Charlton Athletic (7–10)
    Bristol City (11–12)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Charlton Athletic
    Conor James Coventry: 164 passningar, xT 0.32CoventryTyler Grant Bindon: 143 passningar, xT 0.18BindonLloyd Richard Jones: 126 passningar, xT 0.11JonesArthur Chukwuezugo Okonkwo: 98 passningar, xT 0.1OkonkwoAmarii Bell: 96 passningar, xT 0.05BellOliver William Skipp: 94 passningar, xT 0.02SkippDanny John McNamara: 82 passningar, xT 0.25McNamaraIvan Mesík: 79 passningar, xT 0.2MesíkKarlan Laughton Ahearne-Grant: 69 passningar, xT 0.23Ahearne-GrantTyreece Anthony Tupac Shakur Campbell: 54 passningar, xT 0.64CampbellMillenic Oluwolde Sulaiman Alli: 38 passningar, xT 0.07Alli
    Bristol City
    Lisav Naif Eissat: 214 passningar, xT 0.43EissatRob Dickie: 211 passningar, xT 0.12DickieJason Knight: 182 passningar, xT 0.39KnightRio Cardines: 174 passningar, xT 1.04CardinesSamuel Lloyd Tickle: 133 passningar, xT 0.22TickleJoe Williams: 125 passningar, xT 0.39WilliamsCameron Pring: 76 passningar, xT 0.08PringGibson Osahumen Yah: 73 passningar, xT 0.04YahGeorge Tanner: 69 passningar, xT 0.08TannerScott Twine: 66 passningar, xT 0.26TwineYu Hirakawa: 61 passningar, xT 0.41Hirakawa
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Charlton Athletic
    Conor James Coventry: 164 passningar, xT 0.32CoventryTyler Grant Bindon: 143 passningar, xT 0.18BindonLloyd Richard Jones: 126 passningar, xT 0.11JonesArthur Chukwuezugo Okonkwo: 98 passningar, xT 0.1OkonkwoAmarii Bell: 96 passningar, xT 0.05BellOliver William Skipp: 94 passningar, xT 0.02SkippDanny John McNamara: 82 passningar, xT 0.25McNamaraIvan Mesík: 79 passningar, xT 0.2MesíkKarlan Laughton Ahearne-Grant: 69 passningar, xT 0.23Ahearne-GrantTyreece Anthony Tupac Shakur Campbell: 54 passningar, xT 0.64CampbellMillenic Oluwolde Sulaiman Alli: 38 passningar, xT 0.07Alli
    Bristol City
    Lisav Naif Eissat: 214 passningar, xT 0.43EissatRob Dickie: 211 passningar, xT 0.12DickieJason Knight: 182 passningar, xT 0.39KnightRio Cardines: 174 passningar, xT 1.04CardinesSamuel Lloyd Tickle: 133 passningar, xT 0.22TickleJoe Williams: 125 passningar, xT 0.39WilliamsCameron Pring: 76 passningar, xT 0.08PringGibson Osahumen Yah: 73 passningar, xT 0.04YahGeorge Tanner: 69 passningar, xT 0.08TannerScott Twine: 66 passningar, xT 0.26TwineYu Hirakawa: 61 passningar, xT 0.41Hirakawa

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceCharlton AthleticBristol City
    Points1213
    xPoints10.311.1
    xG per match0.811.2
    xGA per match1.51.3
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.080.24
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.220.24
    Playing styleCharlton AthleticBristol City
    Build-up efficiency0.330.3
    Field tilt0.270.42
    xT per match0.630.82
    xTA per match1.21.1
    Won balls, offensive half2423
    Pressing intensity0.250.21
    Pressing efficiency0.230.29
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.210.26
    Entries into the box per match811
    Entries into the box against1611
    Pass completion %0.70.71
    Pass completion % under pressure0.660.67
    Passes per match244277
    Passes against per match463361
    Switches of play per match18.417
    Long balls per match2523
    Set piecesCharlton AthleticBristol City
    xG from free kicks0.080.16
    Corners per match4.45.2
    Corners against per match6.45.5
    xG per corner0.030.04
    xGA per corner against0.020.02
    First touch, offensive corners %0.430.26
    First touch, defensive corners %0.550.73
    OtherCharlton AthleticBristol City
    Throw-in control0.740.7
    The goalkeepersArthur Chukwuezugo Okonkwo (Charlton Athletic)Samuel Lloyd Tickle (Bristol City)
    Saves2612
    Save %74%52%
    xG prevented53%20%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Charlton Athletic vs Bristol City according to our model?

    The model gives Bristol City a 43% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Charlton Athletic 26%, draw 31%, Bristol City 43%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 39% and under at 61%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 45% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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