Charlton VS QPR Prediction & Betting Tips - AI Analysis & Odds (Sep 9, 2026)

Charlton Athletic FCCharlton

0 - 0

HT: 0-0

Queens Park Rangers FCQPR

Championship·The Valley, Charlton

Comparison of analyst and AI predictions

Predicto AI

Incorrect

Over 2.5 goals

View Reasoning

With Queens Park Rangers averaging 1.44 goals per match and Charlton Athletic FC averaging 1.11, the likelihood of over 2.5 total goals is supported by QPR's 65% O2.5 rate. Additionally, their historical head-to-head results show a pattern of high-scoring games, with 34 goals scored in 15 matches. Therefore, betting on over 2.5 goals is a strong option.

Human Analyst

Incorrect

Both Teams to Score

View Reasoning

Both Charlton Athletic FC and Queens Park Rangers FC have a high tendency to score, as evidenced by Charlton's 70% BTTS statistic and QPR's 55%. Their recent matches suggest that both teams find the net frequently, with a combined total of 34 goals in their last 15 encounters. Given these stats, a bet on both teams to score seems highly favorable.

Split call — see both takes above

Key Stats

Charltonper gameQPR

0.8

xG for

1.8

1.7

xG against

Possession %

10.4

Shots

17.2

Charlton — last 5

LDWWW

QPR — last 5

LWWDW

Team Stats

Charltonper gameQPR

0.8

xG for

1.8

1.7

xG against

Possession %

10.4

Shots

17.2

Shots on tgt

6.2

4.4

Corners

BTTS %

Over 2.5 %

Clean sheet %

Charlton — last 5

LDWWW

QPR — last 5

LWWDW

Last season

Team	W-D-L	GF/g	GA/g	CS
Charlton	13-14-19	1	1.3	13
QPR	16-10-20	1.3	1.6	10

Charlton performance

Total Matches

Form

6W6D8L

Avg Scored

1.00

per match

Avg Conceded

1.35

per match

Goals Scored20

Goals Conceded27

Clean Sheets3 (15%)

BTTS70%

Over 2.545%

Over 3.515%

QPR performance

Total Matches

Form

7W3D10L

Avg Scored

1.30

per match

Avg Conceded

1.70

per match

Goals Scored26

Goals Conceded34

Clean Sheets2 (10%)

BTTS55%

Over 2.565%

Over 3.540%

Expected Match Outcome

Charlton

1-1

(1.4 - 1.3 xG)

QPR

Charlton

Scores1.00/g

Concedes1.35/g

QPR

Scores1.30/g

Concedes1.70/g

Market Predictions

BTTS

63%

Over 2.5

55%

Over 3.5

28%

Under 2.5

45%

Head-to-Head & Form

Standings

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Swansea	11	7	2	2	+8	23
2	West Ham	11	6	4	1	+18	22
3	Middlesbrough	11	6	4	1	+6	22
4	Birmingham	11	5	5	1	+9	20
5	West Brom	11	6	2	3	+3	20
6	Stoke City	11	6	1	4	+2	19
7	Wolves	11	5	3	3	+3	18
8	Southampton	11	6	3	2	+11	17
9	QPR	11	4	5	2	+3	17
10	Blackburn	11	4	3	4	+1	15
11	Sheffield Utd	11	4	3	4	+1	15
12	Millwall	11	4	3	4	0	15
13	Portsmouth	11	4	3	4	0	15
14	Wrexham	11	3	5	3	-1	14
15	Bolton	11	4	2	5	-3	14
16	Bristol City	11	4	2	5	-3	14
17	Charlton	11	3	5	3	-5	14
18	Lincoln	11	3	3	5	-10	12
19	Cardiff	11	2	5	4	+1	11
20	Watford	11	3	2	6	-9	11
21	Norwich	11	3	0	8	-4	9
22	Burnley	11	1	5	5	-5	8
23	Derby	11	1	3	7	-11	6
24	Preston	11	1	1	9	-15	4

Overview

Charlton and QPR meet with both teams level on 10 points, Charlton 6th and QPR 3rd in the standings. Charlton’s last season baseline was 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game, while QPR averaged 1.3 scored and 1.6 conceded. This season’s small sample shows Charlton with 1.2 scored and 1.4 conceded, QPR with 1.4 scored and 0.8 conceded per game. Both teams have similar BTTS (60%) and over 2.5 (60%) rates this season.

Form & xG

Charlton’s recent form is LDWWW with a concerning xG profile of 0.78 for and 1.72 against, indicating defensive issues despite scoring 1.2 goals per game. QPR’s form is LWWDW with a stronger xG of 1.83 for and 0.97 against, suggesting better attacking efficiency and defensive solidity. Possession favors QPR (47% vs 38%), and they take more shots (17.2 vs 10.4) and corners (6 vs 4.4), hinting at their attacking dominance.

Team news & key players

Charlton’s Karlan Grant is key, averaging 0.95 shots and 1.9 key passes per 90 minutes, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Lloyd Jones adds 2 goals with 1.2 shots per 90. QPR’s Rumarn Burrell leads with 2 goals and 1 assist, 2.07 shots and 2.95 key passes per 90, supported by H. Vale’s 2.67 shots and 3 key passes per 90. Defensive discipline differs: Charlton commits 12.6 fouls per game with 1.4 yellows, QPR only 7.6 fouls and 1 yellow.

Stats & betting angles

Both teams have 20% clean sheet rates this season, with Charlton conceding 1.4 goals per game and QPR 0.8. Charlton’s high xG conceded (1.72) contrasts with QPR’s more robust defense (0.97 xG against). BTTS stands at 60% for each, aligning with historical clean sheet and scoring data. Over 2.5 goals also hit 60% of the time this season, supported by QPR’s attacking metrics and Charlton’s defensive frailty, suggesting a high-scoring encounter.

Verdict

Expect a competitive match with QPR’s better attacking and defensive stats giving them the edge. Charlton’s defensive vulnerabilities and QPR’s higher xG for and shot volume forecast a game with goals at both ends. The predicted scoreline is 2-1 to QPR, aligning with BTTS and over 2.5 goals trends. Betting value lies in BTTS and over 2.5 goals, with QPR likely to edge this tightly contested fixture.

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Human analyst

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does recent form impact the expected outcome?

Charlton’s recent form is LDWWW, showing recovery with three wins in last four, but their xG for (0.78) and against (1.72) reveal defensive frailty. QPR’s LWWDW form is paired with a strong xG for (1.83) and lower xG against (0.97), indicating more consistent attacking and defensive performance. This form difference supports QPR’s edge in the match.

What does the xG profile suggest about attacking and defensive strengths?

Charlton’s xG for is low at 0.78 but xG against is high at 1.72, highlighting defensive weaknesses despite modest scoring. QPR’s xG for is 1.83, significantly higher, and xG against at 0.97 shows stronger defense. This suggests QPR is more efficient in attack and more resilient defensively, which is crucial given Charlton’s defensive struggles.

Which key players could influence the match outcome?

For Charlton, Karlan Grant is pivotal with 0.95 shots and 1.9 key passes per 90 minutes, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Lloyd Jones adds goal threat with 2 goals and 1.2 shots per 90. QPR’s Rumarn Burrell leads offensively with 2 goals, 1 assist, 2.07 shots and 2.95 key passes per 90, supported by H. Vale’s 2.67 shots and 3 key passes per 90. These players are critical for creating and converting chances.

How does defensive frailty affect the match prediction?

Charlton concedes 1.4 goals per game with an xG against of 1.72, indicating a porous defense. QPR concedes only 0.8 goals per game and has a lower xG against (0.97). Charlton’s defensive issues make them vulnerable to QPR’s attack, increasing the likelihood of goals for both sides and supporting a BTTS outcome.

Why is BTTS (both teams to score) likely in this fixture?

Both teams have BTTS at 60% this season. Charlton’s 1.4 goals conceded and QPR’s 1.4 goals scored per game support goals at both ends. Historical clean sheet rates are only 20% for both, making a goalless side unlikely. The defensive frailty of Charlton combined with QPR’s attacking volume (17.2 shots per game) makes BTTS a strong bet.

What supports the over/under 2.5 goals prediction?

Over 2.5 goals has occurred in 60% of matches for both teams this season. Charlton concedes 1.4 goals per game with an xG against of 1.72, while QPR scores 1.4 per game with an xG for of 1.83. The attacking strengths of QPR and defensive vulnerabilities of Charlton suggest multiple goals, making Over 2.5 a reasonable expectation.

Are there any head-to-head trends to consider?

There is no recent head-to-head data available between Charlton and QPR, so predictions rely heavily on this season’s and last season’s baseline stats. This lack of H2H data increases the importance of underlying metrics like xG, possession, and shot volumes for forecasting the outcome.

Is there value in betting markets for this fixture?

Given QPR’s superior xG for (1.83 vs 0.78) and better defensive record (0.97 xG against vs 1.72), backing QPR to win has value. The BTTS and Over 2.5 goals markets also offer good value given both teams’ 60% frequency this season, and Charlton’s defensive weaknesses suggest goals at both ends, making these markets attractive.