Preview: Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Posted Friday, January 09, 2026 by 7M Sport
[(Charlton Athletic) Strength]:
1. Charlton Athletic striker Charlie Kelman has scored two goals in the last three games. Charlie Kelman's ability to score goals has been quite good recently.
[(Charlton Athletic) Weakness]:
1. Charlton Athletic are currently ranked 19th in the EFL Championship table. In this FA Cup match against the Premier League powerhouses Chelsea F.C., Charlton Athletic, who have been in poor form recently, are likely to be eliminated and their fighting spirit is in doubt.
2. Charlton Athletic have only managed two draws and two losses in their last four EFL Championship matches, showing a poor form. In the last league game, they drew 2-2 away against Blackburn.
3. Charlton Athletic have recorded one win, one draw and two losses in their last four home games, performing poorly at home. In their last home game, they drew 1-1 with Coventry City.
4. Charlton Athletic have scored only 9 goals and conceded 20 in their last 10 matches, showing an imbalance in both attack and defense recently.
5. Charlton Athletic lost 6 of their last 10 games in AH.
[(Chelsea F.C.) Strength]:
1. Chelsea F.C. are currently ranked 8th in the Premier League table. Visiting weak Charlton Athletic in this FA Cup game, to regain their form, Chelsea F.C. will surely strive for a win with great determination.
2. Chelsea F.C. midfielder Enzo Fernandez has scored two goals in the last three games. Enzo's recent performance has been quite outstanding.
3. In the last 8 encounters between the two sides, Chelsea F.C. have achieved 6 wins and 2 draws, remaining unbeaten and holding a significant advantage in the head-to-head record.
4. The AH line is -1.25 for the away side, which is in favor of Chelsea F.C.
[(Chelsea F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Chelsea F.C. have only managed three draws and two losses in their last five Premier League matches, showing a decline in form. In the last league game, they lost 1-2 away to Fulham.
2. Chelsea F.C. have only managed two draws and one loss in their last three away games, failing to secure a win. The team's recent away ability is insufficient.
3. Chelsea F.C. have conceded nine goals in their last five matches, and the team's recent defensive performance has been average.
[Tips]:
Charlton Athletic have only managed two draws and two losses in their last four EFL Championship matches, showing a poor form. The team are currently ranked 19th in the EFL Championship table.
Chelsea F.C. have only managed three draws and two losses in their last five Premier League matches, showing a decline in form. Currently, Chelsea F.C. are ranked eighth in the Premier League table.
In the last 8 encounters between the two sides, Chelsea F.C. have achieved 6 wins and 2 draws, remaining unbeaten and holding a significant advantage in the head-to-head record.
The AH line is -1.25 for the away side, which is in favor of Chelsea F.C.
Although Chelsea F.C.'s recent form has not been good, their overall strength is still much stronger than that of the EFL Championship team Charlton Athletic. There should be no problem for them to advance to the next round in this game.
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