Ipswich Town vs Charlton Athletic: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Ipswich Town vs Charlton Athletic in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.

• Fixture: Ipswich Town vs Charlton Athletic
• Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
• Kick-off: 19:45 BST
• Venue: Portman Road Stadium

Match Prediction: Ipswich Town 2-1 Charlton Athletic

Ipswich Town, coming off a strong run of form with three wins in their last five matches, will look to exploit their home advantage against Charlton Athletic. Their recent 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United at home showcases their attacking prowess, which could trouble Charlton's defence. However, their loss to Middlesbrough away from home indicates they can be vulnerable, and Charlton will hope to capitalise on any defensive lapses.

Charlton have shown resilience, securing three wins in their last five games, including a solid 1-0 victory away at Sheffield United. Their ability to grind out results, as seen in their home win against Sheffield Wednesday, suggests they could pose a challenge to Ipswich. But their loss to Preston North End away from home highlights potential weaknesses that Ipswich might target, particularly in exploiting Charlton's defence.

Ipswich Town's recent form has been impressive, with three wins and one loss in their last five matches. Their home victories, including a convincing 5-0 win over Sheffield United, demonstrate their strength at Portman Road. This strong run of form should boost their confidence going into the match against Charlton, although they will need to be wary of complacency after their recent loss to Middlesbrough.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Norwich City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Bristol City (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Portsmouth (H)
• Win: 5-0 vs Sheffield United (H)

Charlton have shown good form, securing three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. Their ability to win away at Sheffield United and at home against Blackburn indicates they can compete against anyone. However, their loss to Preston North End suggests they may struggle against teams with a solid defensive setup, which could be a concern against an in-form Ipswich side.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 2-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Preston North End (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield United (A)

The head-to-head record between Ipswich Town and Charlton Athletic shows a competitive history, with Ipswich securing three wins and two draws in their last five encounters. Ipswich have been dominant in recent meetings, winning 3-0 and 1-0 in their last two away games against Charlton. This record could give Ipswich confidence, but Charlton will be keen to overturn their recent fortunes against their opponents.

Recent Championship Results

• Ipswich Town 0-0 Charlton Athletic (05 Apr 2016)
• Charlton Athletic 0-3 Ipswich Town (28 Nov 2015)
• Ipswich Town 3-0 Charlton Athletic (30 Dec 2014)
• Charlton Athletic 0-1 Ipswich Town (29 Nov 2014)
• Ipswich Town 1-1 Charlton Athletic (01 Jan 2014)

• Wes Burns (Knee) - Out
• Conor Townsend (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt
• Sammie Szmodics (Unknown) - Doubt
• Harry Clarke (Knee) - Doubt
• Cameron Humphreys (Leg) - Doubt

• Matt Godden (Knee) - Out

• Josh Edwards (Ankle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK), Furlong (DF), O’Shea (DF), Kipré (DF), Davis (DF), Cajuste (MF), Matusiwa (MF), Egeli (MF), Szmodics (MF), Philogene (MF), Hirst (AT)

Ipswich Town's predicted lineup suggests a balanced approach, with a strong defensive core and creative options in midfield. The inclusion of George Hirst up front, supported by the likes of Jens Cajuste and Sindre Walle Egeli, indicates a focus on attacking play and exploiting spaces.

• Predicted lineup: Kaminski (GK), Bree (DF), Burke (DF), Jones (DF), Gillesphey (DF), Bell (DF), Carey (MF), Coventry (MF), Docherty (MF), Kelman (AT), Campbell (AT)

Charlton’s predicted lineup shows a commitment to defensive solidity, with five defenders listed. The presence of Greg Docherty and Conor Coventry in midfield suggests they will look to control the game's tempo and disrupt Ipswich's rhythm.

• George Hirst vs Reece Burke: This matchup will see Ipswich's striker George Hirst looking to outmaneuvre Charlton's defender Reece Burke.
• Jens Cajuste vs Conor Coventry: The battle in midfield between Jens Cajuste of Ipswich and Conor Coventry of Charlton will be crucial in determining which team can control the game.
• Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich Town): Sindre Walle Egeli's recent performances in midfield have been key to Ipswich's strong run of form.
• Greg Docherty (Charlton Athletic): Greg Docherty's ability to control the midfield and break up play will be vital for Charlton's chances.

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