Charlton have been solid on home turf this season, winning both league games at The Valley while conceding an average of only 0.5 goals per match. Across five head-to-head encounters hosted by Charlton, QPR have never won, recording two draws and three defeats. Although Charlton manage a lengthy absence list including nine sidelined players, their defensive stability at home coupled with QPR coming off a shutout loss against Middlesbrough makes the home double chance a well-supported outcome in a traditionally low-scoring matchup.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -6 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +3 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs Charlton or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Charlton host Queens Park Rangers at The Valley with both sides level on ten points in the upper reaches of the Championship standings. The Addicks have made a strong start to their league campaign, remaining unbeaten through four matches with three victories and a draw, conceding only one goal across two home fixtures.
QPR arrive having collected ten points from their opening five league fixtures, driven by two away wins at Portsmouth and Blackburn where they scored five goals. However, the Rs enter this fixture following a 1-0 home defeat against Middlesbrough and must overcome a ground where they have historically found positive results difficult to secure.
Key factors
- Charlton are undefeated in the league this season, winning both home fixtures with a combined scoreline of 3-1.
- QPR have failed to win in all five historical visits to Charlton in this fixture digest, registering three losses and two draws.
- Head-to-head encounters between these two clubs have averaged 2.0 goals per game, with under 2.5 goals occurring in 66.7% of meetings.
- Charlton must navigate significant squad absences with nine players unavailable, including D. McNamara through suspension.
- QPR have been effective on their travels so far, winning both away matches against Portsmouth and Blackburn.
Team news
Charlton
- N. ChalobahMuscle Injury
- M. GoddenMuscle Injury
- W. MannionShoulder Injury
- K. RamsayAnkle Injury
- C. SichenjeKnee Injury
- J. EdwardsAnkle Injury
- C. KelmanShoulder Injury
- B. KoumetioMuscle Injury
- D. McNamaraRed Card
QPR
- K. DembeleKnee Injury
- B. KemperAnkle Injury
Statistical comparison
Charlton at home vs QPR awayKey players this season
QPR
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League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West HamPromotion - Premier League | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 2 | SwanseaPromotion - Premier League | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 3 | MiddlesbroughPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals) | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | QPRPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals) | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 5 | Bristol CityPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 5 | +2 | 10 |
| 6 | West BromPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 5 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 | CharltonPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 5 | -1 | 10 |
| 8 | MillwallPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 5 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 | Sheffield Utd | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 | Wolves | 5 | +3 | 8 |
Head-to-head
Full record →the last 9 meetings are split 3-3 with 3 drawn, averaging 2.0 goals a game, only 33% went over 2.5.
- 2026-02-06Charlton 0-0 QPR
- 2025-08-30QPR 3-1 Charlton
- 2022-08-09Charlton 1-1 QPR
- 2020-06-27Charlton 1-0 QPR
- 2019-12-21QPR 2-2 Charlton
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