Predictions & Statistics

Charlton sit 19 with 50 points after 43 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 12 wins, 14 draws, and 17 defeats with a 39:51 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on S. Carey (8 goals), Charlie Kelman (6 goals), James Bree (4 goals), with creative support from James Bree (5 assists), Greg Docherty (3 assists), T. Campbell (2 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 8 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with J. Edwards unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Ipswich arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 2 place with 76 points after 42 matches. Their overall return of 21 wins, 13 draws, and 8 losses with goals at 71:40 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by J. Clarke (15 goals), G. Hirst (10 goals), J. Philogene (10 goals), with creative support from L. Davis (4 assists), I. Azon (3 assists), Conor Chaplin (3 assists), while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. Away from home, the record of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with W. Burns, D. Button, C. Townsend unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.