Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United Prediction and Betting Tips | Championship Gameweek 15
Championship · Saturday 7 November 2026 · 15:00 UTC · The Valley, London · updated 2026-10-25
Charlton Athletic welcome Sheffield United to The Valley in London in Championship Gameweek 15 action on Saturday 7 November 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC.
Charlton Athletic have played 12 matches in the Championship this season, scoring 0.9 and conceding 1.5 goals a game and winning 25% of them. At home they average 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded over 6 matches, with a 67% win rate. Sheffield United have played 12 matches in the Championship this season, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.3 goals a game and winning 33% of them. Away from home they average 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 6 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, there is little to separate them: Charlton Athletic 34%, the draw 28%, Sheffield United 38%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Charlton Athletic 1.22, Sheffield United 1.30.
- Over 2.5 goals: 46% · both teams to score: 52%.
- Most likely score: 1–2 (8%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (12 and 12 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Charlton Athletic: form and key numbers
In style Charlton Athletic are happy without the ball, play long and direct, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 1.13 a match created, 1.63 conceded (goals minus xG: -2.6).
- Shots: 10.0 a match, 3.0 on target.
- Possession: 41.6% on average.
- Clean sheets: 25% of matches (100% at home).
- Both teams scored in 58% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.4 a match.
- Discipline: 2.0 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.69.
Sheffield United: form and key numbers
In style Sheffield United are happy without the ball, play long and direct, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 1.29 a match created, 1.56 conceded (goals minus xG: +0.5).
- Shots: 10.7 a match, 3.8 on target.
- Possession: 43.2% on average.
- Clean sheets: 33% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 58% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.6 a match.
- Discipline: 1.9 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.76.
Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United: season averages side by side
| Charlton Athletic | Per match this season | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Matches | 12 |
| 0.9 | Goals scored | 1.3 |
| 1.5 | Goals conceded | 1.3 |
| 1.13 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.29 |
| 1.63 | xG conceded | 1.56 |
| 10.0 | Shots | 10.7 |
| 3.0 | On target | 3.8 |
| 41.6 | Possession % | 43.2 |
| 25% | Clean sheets % | 33% |
| 58% | Both teams scored % | 58% |
| 4.4 | Corners | 3.6 |
| 2.0 | Yellow cards | 1.9 |
| 6.69 | Average rating | 6.76 |
Players to watch
Charlton Athletic
- Billy Koumetio CB · Box defender · Moneyball Score 41 · Dominant in the air, Blocks shots (top 9% of his position)
- Lloyd Jones CB · Box defender · Moneyball Score 39 · Hard to dribble past, Dominant in the air (top 3% of his position)
Sheffield United
- Michael Cooper GK · Sweeper keeper · Moneyball Score 50 · Dominant in the air, Long passer (top 7% of his position)
- Patrick Bamford CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 39 · Takes high-quality shots, Accurate shooter (top 1% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Kalvin Phillips
Kalvin Phillips, 30 · Sheffield United · DMF · Ball-winner · Moneyball Score 42
Kalvin Phillips, 30, plays as a defensive midfielder for Sheffield United in the Championship. Strongest for his role in duels won and tackles. Weakest in pass accuracy. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every defensive midfielder in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average defensive midfielder, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- DM · Defensive midfielder Natural, 42
- CM · Central midfielder Accomplished, 37
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Duels won | 8.20 / 90 | 87% |
| Tackles | 3.59 / 90 | 79% |
| Blocked shots | 0.68 / 90 | 65% |
| Interceptions | 2.22 / 90 | 64% |
| Long balls | 2.90 / 90 | 56% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Ball-winning midfielder Central midfielder
- ★★★★ Ball-winner Defensive midfielder
- ★★★½ Anchor Defensive midfielder
Scout's notes: Duel winner.
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Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United prediction
Sheffield United should have more of the ball; both sides are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 2.5 goals - 1.22 for Charlton Athletic and 1.30 for Sheffield United - with over 2.5 goals at 46% and both teams scoring at 52%. Little separates the sides on the numbers, and a draw is the single likeliest result.
Prediction: Charlton Athletic 1-1 Sheffield United
Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United betting tips
- Tip 1: Draw or either side by one goal is the shape of it - avoid the result market no side above 38%
- Tip 2: Under 2.5 goals 54% by the model, 2.52 goals expected
- Tip 3: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 5.9 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Under 10.5 corners 8.0 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
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Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United: questions and answers
When is Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United?
Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United is on Saturday 7 November 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC, in Championship Gameweek 15.
Where is Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United played?
At The Valley, London, Charlton Athletic's home ground.
Who will win Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United?
It is close: Charlton Athletic 34%, draw 28%, Sheffield United 38%. Our prediction is Charlton Athletic 1-1 Sheffield United.
Who is the player to watch in Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United?
Kalvin Phillips of Sheffield United: a ball-winner with a Moneyball Score of 42 against every defensive midfielder in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.5 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 46%.
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