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Charlton Athletic and Southampton lock horns as the 16th round of games beckons in the EFL Championship on Saturday. The two sides are in opposite halves of the standings.
Nathan Jones' Charlton are fresh off a 1-0 loss at newly promoted Wrexham just before the international break. Josh Windass' 77th-minute penalty proved to be the difference between the two teams, with Wrexham bossing possession (58%) and having more shots on target (6-4).
Snapping a four-game unbeaten run - winning two - the Addicks are down to ninth in the points table, with 23 points from 15 matches, winning six.
Meanwhile, Will Still's Southampton are also coming off a win in their most recent outing, a 3-1 home win over rock-bottom Sheffield Wednesday two weeks ago. Despite being dominated on possession (44%), the Saints scored twice inside 17 minutes and another after the break to take the three points after Harry Amass had pulled one back for Sheffield in the 25th minute.
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Following a second straight win, the Saints moved up to 17th in the standings, with 18 points from 15 games, winning four.
On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Charlton-Southampton Championship showdown at The Valley.
Charlton Athletic vs Southampton head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 63 meetings across competitions, Southampton lead Charlton 28-18, winning 1-0 at home in League One in their last matchup in April 2011.
- Charlton are winless in five games in the fixture - losing three - since a 3-2 away win in the Championship in April 2009.
- The Addicks are unbeaten in five home games - all in the Championship - winning three.
- Southampton have two wins and as many losses in their last five competitive road outings.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Charlton: L-W-D-D-W; Southampton: W-W-L-L-L
Charlton Athletic vs Southampton prediction
The two sides have had different starts to the new campaign. While Charlton are within two points of the play-off places, the Saints are five points brief, having only recently pulled clear of the relegation zone.
In terms of the head-to-head record, Southampton hold an advantage and have dominated recent meetings. However, the Saints have had a torrid start to the campaign, having won just twice in their opening 13 games.
Moreover, Charlton haven't lost at home to the Saints in 11 games since a 4-2 Division One loss in January 1990, hence expect a slender win for the Addicks.
Prediction: Charlton Athletic 2-1 Southampton
Charlton Athletic vs Southampton betting tips
Tip-1: Charlton Athletic to win
Tip-2: Both sides to score (Both teams have netted in four of their last six meetings.)
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals (Five of their last six matchups have had at least two goals.)
