Derby County vs Charlton Athletic: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Derby County vs Charlton Athletic in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Derby County vs Charlton Athletic

• Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: Pride Park Stadium

Match Prediction: Derby County 1-1 Charlton Athletic

Derby County's recent form suggests a team that can hold their own against strong opposition, as evidenced by their win against West Bromwich Albion away from home. However, their inability to secure victories in their last three matches, including draws against Wrexham and Bristol City, indicates a potential struggle to convert draws into wins.


This could lead to a closely contested match where Derby's solid defensive performances might be tested by Charlton's attacking prowess, particularly after their convincing win against Blackburn Rovers.

Charlton Athletic, on the other hand, have shown they can be a formidable force at home, as seen in their 3-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers. Their recent losses, however, including a defeat to Queens Park Rangers, suggest they may struggle on the road. 

This game could see Charlton attempting to exploit any defensive lapses from Derby. Still, they will need to be cautious of Derby's ability to counter-attack effectively, as demonstrated in their draw against Ipswich Town.

Derby County's recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last five matches. Their ability to draw against teams like Wrexham and Bristol City shows resilience, but their loss to Preston North End at home highlights a need for improvement in converting chances into goals. 

This inconsistency could impact their performance against Charlton, as they will need to be more clinical in front of goal to secure a win.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Wrexham (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Preston North End (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Ipswich Town (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Bristol City (H)

Charlton Athletic have shown a mixed bag of results recently, with two wins and two losses in their last five games. Their strong performances at home, including a 3-0 win against Blackburn Rovers, suggest they can be a threat when playing with confidence. 

However, their away form, with losses to Queens Park Rangers and Leicester City, indicates they may struggle to replicate this success on the road, which could be a concern against a defensively solid Derby side.

• Win: 3-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield United (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Leicester City (H)

The head-to-head record between Derby County and Charlton Athletic shows a competitive history, with Derby winning three of the last five encounters and Charlton securing one victory. 

The most recent league match in December 2019 saw Derby triumph 2-1 at home, while Charlton's previous win against Derby was a convincing 3-0 victory in October 2019. This suggests that both teams have the potential to emerge victorious, making for an unpredictable and exciting contest.

• Derby County 2-1 Charlton Athletic (30 Dec 2019)

• Charlton Athletic 3-0 Derby County (19 Oct 2019)

• Charlton Athletic 0-1 Derby County (16 Apr 2016)

• Derby County 1-1 Charlton Athletic (15 Aug 2015)

• Derby County 2-0 Charlton Athletic (24 Feb 2015)

• Corey Blackett-Taylor (Hamstring) - Out

• Curtis Nelson (Knee) - Out

• Rhian Brewster (Knock) - Out

• Liam Thompson (Hip) - Out

• Josh Edwards (Knock) - Out

• Matt Godden (Knee) - Out

• Luke Berry (Knock) - Doubt

• Will Mannion (Knock) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Zetterström, Johnston, Sanderson, Clarke, Forsyth, Weimann, Travis, Adams, Brereton, Agyemang, Morris

Derby County's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a strong defensive structure while relying on the creativity of players like Brereton and Weimann to unlock Charlton's defence. Their recent form suggests a need for increased offensive output, which could lead to them pushing forward more aggressively.

• Predicted lineup: Kaminski, Burke, Jones, Gillesphey, Bree, Carey, Docherty, Coventry, Bell, Olaofe, Leaburn

Charlton Athletic's predicted lineup points towards a balanced approach, with players like Docherty and Coventry expected to control the midfield. Their recent performances suggest they will need to be more defensively solid away from home to counter Derby's potential counter-attacks.

• Morris vs Jones: This duel will see Derby's forward Morris looking to exploit any defensive weaknesses in Charlton's Jones.

• Travis vs. Carey: The midfield battle between Derby's Travis and Charlton's Carey could be crucial in determining which team controls the game's tempo.

• Díaz (Derby County): Díaz's creativity and ability to unlock defences make him a pivotal player for Derby County in this match.

• Carey (Charlton Athletic): Carey's control in midfield and ability to influence the game's flow make him a key player for Charlton Athletic.

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