Middlesbrough vs Charlton: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 31 October the Championship brings Middlesbrough against Charlton at Riverside Stadium. Kick-off: 16:00 WAT. In the table, Middlesbrough are 2nd, among the top four, on 29 points after 15 matches; Charlton are 19th (lower half) with 17. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Middlesbrough, last 5: WDWWD Their latest outing: 5–1 win over Bolton, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Charlton, last 5: LLDDL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Norwich, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Middlesbrough, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.5 for Charlton.
Head to head
When they last met (11 Mar 2026) it ended Middlesbrough 0–1 Charlton.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Middlesbrough 2.3 xG, Charlton 0.7 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 59% for three or more goals, 58% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Middlesbrough 71%, draw 20%, Charlton 9%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Middlesbrough to win (71%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Middlesbrough 2–0 Charlton. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Middlesbrough71%fair 1.41 · @1.25
Draw20%fair 4.95 · @6.00
Charlton9%fair 11.34 · @9.50
3.04Expected goals
2.30Middlesbrough xG
0.74Charlton xG
58%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–013%
1–011%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Middlesbrough 2.3 – 0.7 Charlton expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Middlesbrough vs Charlton?
Our pick is Middlesbrough to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Middlesbrough vs Charlton?
On our numbers Middlesbrough have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Charlton 9%.
How many goals will there be in Middlesbrough vs Charlton?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Middlesbrough vs Charlton?
Our predicted score is Middlesbrough 2–0 Charlton, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Middlesbrough vs Charlton?
Middlesbrough vs Charlton (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Riverside Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
