Reading - Charlton Athletic predictions and free betting tips [10/02/2024]

On the 10th of February in League 1, the third-tier division of England, Charlton will clash with Reading at the 'Select Car Leasing' stadium. Let's look at the team's current state and attempt to make a decision that will help amplify our bankroll.

Reading

The team has been out of League 1 for quite some time, but they finally dropped out of the Championship last season, finishing in the 23rd spot in the league table. The team had a poor start to the season due to financial problems leading to a deduction of 4 points, which has them currently in the 20th position.

In the 26th round, they suffered a minimal loss against Wigan. That was followed by an unexpected win against Derby County by a minimal margin. Next, they had a draw against Leyton Orient (1:1) followed by another draw against Oxford (1:1). They managed to pull off a victory against Stevenage in their last match (1:0).

Charlton

A notable team, which spent the early 21st century in the Premier League before getting relegated to the Championship and subsequently to League 1. Since then, Charlton has oscillated between League 1 and Championship, gaining promotion to the second division twice in the past 10 years. They finished 10th in the league table last season and are currently in the 19th spot.

In the 26th round, they were beaten by Peterborough United (1:2), followed by a loss to Burton Albion (0:2). In the next game, the team was defeated by Northampton (2:3), followed by a draw against Blackpool (1:1). In their most recent match, they lost to Derby County by a narrow margin.

Head to Head

The last face-off between Charlton and Reading took place on the 6th of December, 2023. That game ended with a Reading win (2:1).

Prediction

In this confrontation, my inclination leans towards the hosts as Reading has been yielding positive results in their recent matches and have home-field advantage this time. Charlton, on the other hand, has been on a losing streak, and it's doubtful they can make a stand on the enemy pitch.

Scoreline Prediction

I believe the match won't yield many goals, hence, I recommend a bet on TU (Total Under) 2.5 goals.