Charlton vs Preston prediction

Charlton come into this fixture on a perfect start to the Championship campaign, winning both of their opening games and sitting third in the table with six points. Their 2‑0 win over Derby and 2‑1 victory at West Ham show a balanced attack averaging two goals per game while conceding just one.

Preston have struggled, losing both of their first two matches and sitting bottom of the league with no points. They have managed only one goal per game and have been vulnerable defensively, conceding an average of 2.5 goals.

The head‑to‑head record favours Preston historically, but the current season form and the gap in points suggest Charlton are the clear favourites at the Etihad. Both sides have a few injuries, but there are no obvious absences of key goal‑scorers.

Given the attacking intent of Charlton and Preston’s defensive frailties, the match is likely to produce more than 2.5 goals, while a Charlton win or draw is the safest outcome to back.