Expert Analysis: Charlton Athletic vs Middlesbrough
The upcoming match between Charlton Athletic and Middlesbrough on December 9, 2025, at 19:45 promises to be an intriguing encounter. With both teams having distinct strengths and weaknesses, the betting markets are offering a range of predictions that could guide your betting strategy.
Charlton Athletic
Middlesbrough
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 94.20% | 1.17 Make Bet | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 84.60% | 1.30 Make Bet | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 75.90% | 1.18 Make Bet | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 73.40% | 1.36 Make Bet | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 72.80% | Make Bet | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 66.10% | 1.44 Make Bet | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 58.00% | 1.38 Make Bet | |
| First Goal 30+ Minutes | 61.00% | Make Bet | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 59.00% | 1.73 Make Bet | |
| Sum of Goals 2 or 3 | 57.70% | 1.95 Make Bet | |
| Both Teams To Score | 52.10% | 1.85 Make Bet | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.39% | Make Bet | |
| Yellow Cards | 1.97% | Make Bet | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.48% | Make Bet | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 1.41% | Make Bet | |
| Red Cards | 1.05% | Make Bet |
Betting Predictions Overview
Charlton Athletic, known for their resilient defense, is expected to keep a clean sheet in the first half with a high probability of 94.20%. This suggests that both teams might struggle to score early on, aligning with the prediction that neither will score in the first half (84.60%). Middlesbrough, on the other hand, might find it challenging to break the deadlock initially, with a likelihood of 72.80% for them not scoring in the first half.
Goals and Cards Predictions
The match is anticipated to be relatively low-scoring, with a strong chance of under 5.5 cards (75.90%) and under 2.5 goals (59.00%). The prediction for over 1.5 goals (73.40%) suggests that while goals may be scarce, at least one team is likely to find the back of the net.
Card predictions indicate a disciplined game with under 4.5 cards (58.00%) and an average of 1.97 yellow cards expected. Red cards are less likely, with an average of 1.05 anticipated.
Goal Timing and Total Goals
The first goal is likely to come after the first 30 minutes (61.00%), indicating a cautious start from both sides. The sum of goals is predicted to be either 2 or 3 (57.70%), with an average total of 3.39 goals expected across the match.
Scoring Dynamics
Charlton’s average goals scored stand at 2.48, while their conceded goals average at 1.41, suggesting a balanced but defensively minded approach. Both teams scoring (52.10%) remains a possibility, especially if Middlesbrough can capitalize on Charlton’s occasional defensive lapses.