Charlton vs Bolton Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 3 November 2026
🔊 Charlton Athletic and Bolton Wanderers are near the foot of the table, with both sides fighting to avoid relegation. Level on points and hovering around the drop zone, they know every match matters. This head-to-head clash offers both teams a chance to improve their position in the standings.
A near-even head-to-head record
Charlton Athletic won 2-1 away to Bolton Wanderers in League One, despite Bolton Wanderers having more shots on target (8-3) and a higher expected goals total (1.66 to 0.75).
📊 In 12 competitive head-to-head meetings, Bolton Wanderers have won five, Charlton Athletic have won four, and three have ended in draws. Bolton Wanderers also lead the scoring 19-15, though there is little to separate the sides.
Head-to-head statistics Charlton - Bolton

Charlton Athletic: A Tough Spell
Charlton Athletic’s previous Championship match ended in a 3-0 defeat away to Middlesbrough. They failed to register a single shot and finished with an expected goals (xG) total of 0.
Charlton Athletic are in a difficult position, having gone nine matches without a win. They are struggling in attack, averaging just 0.6 goals per game over their last ten matches, while their defence have conceded 1.9 goals per game over the same period. With the team close to the relegation zone, they have plenty of incentive to secure their place in the league. Charlton Athletic also failed to beat Bolton Wanderers in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Match Results: Charlton

Bolton Wanderers: Conceding Too Many Goals
Bolton Wanderers lost 3-2 at home to Bristol City in their latest Championship match. They had 76% possession but trailed their opponents on expected goals, 0.05 to 0.66.
Bolton Wanderers are also fighting to stay in the league and have struggled for consistency. They have won three of their last ten matches but lost six. Their average of 1.6 goals per game points to a more effective attack than Charlton Athletic's, though their defence remains a weakness: they concede 2.4 goals per match on average. Bolton Wanderers sit one place above Charlton Athletic and remain motivated by their proximity to the relegation zone.
Match Results: Bolton Wanderers
Match Result Prediction
Charlton Athletic are winless in nine matches. Bolton Wanderers have won twice, drawn twice and lost twice away from home this season. However, Charlton Athletic have lost just once in six home matches, a significant caveat to this pick. The bet is Bolton Wanderers to avoid defeat at odds of 1.61*.
Goals / Total Prediction
Fewer than 3.5 goals have been scored in 12 of Charlton Athletic's last 13 home matches. At home, Charlton Athletic are averaging 0.83 goals scored and 0.83 conceded per game this season; over their last 10 home matches, those figures are 0.5 and 1 respectively. Bolton Wanderers, however, have averaged 1.8 goals in their last 10 away matches, adding some uncertainty. Our pick is under 3.5 total goals at odds of 1.41*.
Safe Bet
Charlton Athletic’s last 42 matches have all featured fewer than 4.5 goals. The tighter under 3.5 line has also landed in 12 of their last 13 home games. At home this season, Charlton Athletic are averaging 0.83 goals scored and 0.83 conceded per match. Our pick is under 4.5 total goals at odds of 1.13*.
Correct score prediction
According to the algorithm, the three most likely scorelines are 1-1 (12.44%), 1-0 (9.9%) and 2-1 (9.19%). A 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome, followed by 1-0 and 2-1, in that order.
*Odds are indicative and may vary between bookmakers.*
⭐ Editor’s prediction
Given the teams’ current form and statistics, Bolton Wanderers look the stronger side heading into this match, with Charlton Athletic winless in nine. Bolton Wanderers have been more productive in attack, which could prove decisive. Despite their defensive weaknesses, they can capitalise on Charlton Athletic’s problems at both ends of the pitch. The main prediction is double chance: Bolton Wanderers to win or draw. Predicted score: 1-1.