Derby County host Charlton Athletic at Pride Park on Tuesday in the Championship. The Rams are coming off a 1-1 draw with Wrexham, while Charlton impressed with a 3-0 win over Blackburn, leaving them with an opportunity to win three successive matches.
Check out our Derby vs Charlton prediction, including correct score, lineups and key statistics, but remember to also check our other Championship predictions.
Contents
- 1 Derby County vs Charlton Athletic prediction: The visitors hoping to dominate fixture again
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Both sides have had fair share in recent meetings
- 3 Derby County preview: The Rams will be missing a host of players
- 4 Charlton Preview: The visitors also have injury issues to deal with
- 5 Player to Watch: Carlton Morris
Derby County vs Charlton Athletic prediction: The visitors hoping to dominate fixture again
Key statistics
- Derby have alternated between draws (3) and losses (3) in their last six home league games.
- Charlton have won four of their last seven away league games.
- Charlton won their last league game against Derby, and could win successive league matches against the Rams for the first time since 1984.
Correct Score Prediction: Derby County 1-2 Charlton Athletic
Derby have found it difficult at home for a while, and they are winless in their last two matches. Meanwhile, Charlton have built momentum with two wins and a draw in their last three matches, and are better-poised to edge this.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fixture is well-balanced
- Derby County: 6/4 – 2.50 (40.0%)
- Draw: 21/10 – 3.10 (32.3%)
- Charlton Athletic: 19/10 – 2.90 (34.5%)
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Derby are narrow favourites at home with a 40% chance of winning, but Charlton are not far behind with a 34.5% implied probability. The draw sits at 32.3%, which highlights just how evenly balanced this fixture is.
The last six meetings between both sides are perfectly balanced with three wins for each time. The last time they met in the championship was back in 2019, and Derby dominated then with three wins and one loss in five meetings in the second tier between 2015 and 2019.
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Derby County preview: The Rams will be missing a host of players
Derby will remain without Curtis Nelson, Louis Thompson, Sondre Langas, Corey Blackett-Taylor and Rhian Brewster, who will all miss out with injuries.
Meanwhile, Owen Beck is edging closer to a return to first-team football, though it is still uncertain if he will be fit enough to feature in Tuesday’s clash.
Predicted lineup:Widell Zetterstrom (GK), Johnston, Sanderson, Clarke, Forsyth, Weimann, Travis, Adams, Brereton Diaz, Agyemang & Morris
Last five fixtures
- 27.09.25 – Wrexham 1-1 Derby
- 20.09.25 – Derby 0-1 Preston
- 13.09.25 – West Brom 0-1 Derby
- 30.08.25 – Ipswich 2-2 Derby
- 26.08.25 – Burnley 2-1 Derby
Charlton Preview: The visitors also have injury issues to deal with
Charlton are set to travel without Will Mannion and Matty Godden, while doubts remain over Luke Berry’s availability for the midweek fixture.
In addition, defender Josh Edwards will need to be assessed after he was withdrawn inside the opening half-hour of the weekend’s victory over Blackburn.
Predicted lineup:Kaminski (GK), Burke, Jones, Bell, Gillesphey, Carey, Coventry, Bree, Docherty, Campbell & Leaburn
Last five fixtures
- 27.09.25 – Charlton 3-0 Blackburn
- 20.09.25 – Sheffield Utd 0-1 Charlton
- 13.09.25 – Charlton 1-1 Millwall
- 30.08.25 – QPR 3-1 Charlton
- 26.08.25 – Cambridge Utd 3-1 Charlton
Player to Watch: Carlton Morris
Morris stands out as the key man to watch in this clash. The striker has been sharp in recent outings, contributing four goals and adding clever link-up play that keeps defenders on edge.

His physical presence allows him to hold the ball up effectively, while his finishing touch makes him a constant threat inside the box. With Derby relying on his ability to unsettle Charlton’s back line, Morris could be the decisive figure in shaping the contest.