Charlton vs Bolton
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Challenge a friendCharlton and Bolton face off in what promises to be a tightly contested regular season fixture. Both sides have had their struggles this season, sitting near the bottom of the table, but Bolton look poised to take the spoils with their recent attacking form.
The context
Charlton currently sit 20th in the league with 14 points from 12 games, while Bolton are just above them in 19th with the same points tally but a slightly better win record. Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, but Bolton's recent goal-scoring run gives them a slight edge heading into this match.
Match factors
Charlton missing key midfielders and defenders
Charlton confirmed out players include R. Apter and C. Sichenje, weakening midfield and defense depth
Bolton's midfield passing superiority
Bolton's J. Sheehan outperforms league average in passing accuracy and volume, likely to control midfield tempo
Charlton's defensive struggles at home
Charlton concedes 2.29 goals per away game on average, indicating defensive vulnerability Bolton can exploit
Bolton's attacking form improving
Bolton scored in 4 of last 5 matches, with S. Dalby and T. Gale contributing goals and assists
Charlton's midfield workhorse C. Coventry key to transition
Coventry's high passing and defensive stats make him crucial for Charlton's ball progression and disruption
Analysis
Bolton's midfield maestro J. Sheehan stands out with exceptional passing accuracy and volume, likely to control the tempo and supply their forwards. Meanwhile, Charlton's C. Coventry is crucial for ball progression and defensive disruption, but the absence of key midfielders and defenders like R. Apter and C. Sichenje weakens their depth. Bolton's forwards, including S. Dalby and T. Gale, have been finding the net regularly, which could prove decisive against Charlton's leaky defence.
Key insights
- J
J. Sheehan
Bolton
Controls midfield with exceptional passing accuracy and volume, likely to dictate the game's tempo.
Championship 26/2785% passing accuracy, 54.2 passes per game
- C
C. Coventry
Charlton
Key to Charlton's transition play with high passing volume and solid defensive contributions.
Championship 26/2747.6 passes per game, tackles and interceptions above average
- S
S. Dalby
Bolton
Consistent goal scorer contributing to Bolton's recent attacking improvement.
Championship 26/27Multiple goals in recent matches
Prediction
The prediction favours Bolton to take an early lead by halftime and maintain their advantage to win 2-1. Charlton will respond, but Bolton's superior midfield control and attacking form should see them through. Expect a competitive match with around four cards issued as tensions rise.
Key facts
- 1.Charlton are 20th with 14 points from 12 games (W3 D5 L4).
- 2.Bolton are 19th with 14 points from 12 games (W4 D2 L6).
- 3.Bolton's J. Sheehan averages 54.2 passes per game with 85% accuracy.
- 4.Charlton's C. Coventry averages 47.6 passes per game, well above midfield average.
- 5.Charlton missing key players R. Apter and C. Sichenje, weakening midfield and defence.
- 6.Bolton scored in 4 of their last 5 matches, showing improved attacking form.
- 7.Charlton concede an average of 2.29 goals per away game, indicating defensive struggles.
The verdict
In summary, Bolton's recent momentum and midfield dominance make them the likely winners in this encounter. Charlton will fight hard, especially at home, but Bolton's ability to convert chances and control the game should secure them the three points.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Charlton
Away — Bolton
Prediction generated 31 Oct 2026, 17:03 UTC · Fipster Model v1.166
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +10 | 25 |
| 18 |  Wrexham | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 |
| 19 |  Bolton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 14 |
| 20 |  Charlton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -7 | 14 |
| 21 |  Watford | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -11 | 11 |
Prediction Q&A
- Who does Fipster predict will win Charlton vs Bolton?
- Fipster's AI model predicts Bolton to win against Charlton.
- What is the predicted score for Charlton vs Bolton?
- Fipster predicts a final score of Charlton 1–2 Bolton.
- What are the win probabilities for Charlton vs Bolton?
- Fipster's model gives Charlton a 17% chance of winning, Bolton a 66% chance, and a 17% chance of a draw.
- How confident is Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigns this prediction 66% confidence — a high-confidence call.