Date: 04/10/25
Kick-off time: 15:00
Venue: Deepdale Stadium, Preston

Championship football is rolling into Deepdale this Saturday as Preston North End welcome Charlton Athletic. Preston have been steady but not spectacular so far, with plenty of draws keeping them just about in the mix. Charlton, on the other hand, are building some momentum but still searching for that standout away win.

So, who’s getting the edge in Lancashire this weekend? Let’s break it down.

Preston North End vs Charlton Athletic Team News

Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom has a rare luxury right now – no injuries at all. He’ll be happy with that. Expect him to stick with the 3-5-2 setup, where Michael Smith leads the line after scoring last time out, and Thierry Small looks lively down the left after grabbing a goal against Hull.

Charlton also have a full-strength squad available for Nathan Jones. That means James Bree, who netted against Derby last week, should keep his place, while Tyreece Campbell and Charlie Kelman are pushing to start up top. With both sides fit and ready, this one should be a straight fight of tactics and mentality.

Likely Lineups

Preston North End: Iversen; Storey, Lindsay, Gibson; Small, Devine, Whiteman, Armstrong, Vukcevic; Osmajic, Smith

Charlton Athletic: Kaminski; Ramsay, Jones, Bell; Bree, Carey, Coventry, Docherty, Gillesphey; Campbell, Kelman

Preston North End vs Charlton Athletic Betting Tips

This looks like one of those cagey Championship battles. Preston are unbeaten in their last five against Charlton, and they usually know how to get results at Deepdale. But let’s not ignore Charlton’s stubborn streak — they’ve avoided defeat in their last two away games and won’t go quietly.

Betting angles worth a look:

• Preston to win & under 2.5 goals – they often edge tight ones.
• Both teams to score – No – recent head-to-heads suggest goals are rare.
• Michael Smith to score anytime – he’s in good nick.

Preston North End vs Charlton Athletic Match Prediction

Preston will look to control things, use their wing-backs, and push Charlton back. The Addicks will try to counter, but Deepdale hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for them.

I see Preston edging it. Maybe not pretty, maybe not full of goals, but three points all the same.

Match Prediction: Preston to win. Bet with bet365.

Preston North End vs Charlton Athletic Correct Score Tips & Prediction

I’m leaning toward a 1-0 Preston win. They’ve been defensively sound and don’t often run up the scoreline, but a single goal could do it.

Correct Score Prediction: Preston 1-0 Charlton. Bet with bet365.

Preston North End vs Charlton Athletic Over & Under Goals Betting Tips

The numbers point towards a low-scoring game. Preston have seen under 2.5 goals in four of their last six, and Charlton haven’t exactly been free-scoring either.

Over/Under Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.

Preston North End vs Charlton Athletic Bet Builder Tip

Here’s a bet builder that fits how I see it going:

• Preston to win
• Under 2.5 goals
• Michael Smith anytime scorer

That’s your low-scoring grind-out special – and it matches the way these two sides usually play against each other.

Bet Builder Tip: Preston to Win, Under 2.5 Goals, Michael Smith Anytime Scorer. Bet with bet365.

Key Stats

• Preston unbeaten in their last 5 league games vs Charlton.
• Charlton haven’t won at Deepdale since 2012.
• Preston are unbeaten in their last 4 home league matches.
• Charlton have scored 7 goals in their last 6 matches.

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