Preston vs Charlton Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th January, 2025

Preston North End take on Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup third round on Tuesday. While the hosts had byes in the first two rounds, Charlton secured successive wins.

Paul Heckingbottom's Preston are coming off a 1-1 home draw with newly promoted Oxford United in the Championship last week. Ruben Rodrigues' 21st-minute opener for Oxford was canceled out by Will Keane 21 minutes from time as a share of the spoils ensued.

The Lilywhites are 15th in the standings with 30 points, winning only six of their opening 26 games, as they turn their attention to the Cup, where they lost 4-0 to Chelsea in the third round.

Meanwhile, Nathan Jones' Charlton are fresh off a goalless home draw with Reading in League One. The Addicks dominated possession and had more shots on goal (5-1) but couldn't pierce their opponents' citadel as they remain 11th in the points table.

In their previous FA Cup outing, Jones' side saw off League Two side Walsall 4-0 away, having won 4-3 at National League side Southend United in their campaign opener.

On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match stats, and betting tips for the Preston-Charlton FA Cup clash at Deepdale.

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Preston vs Charlton head-to-head stats and key numbers

• In 74 meetings across competitions, Preston lead Charlton 36-24, including a 2-1 home win in the Championship in their previous outing in January 2020.
• Charlton have only one win in their last 10 games in the fixture, losing seven, including the last four.
• Preston are unbeaten in seven home games - all in the Championship - winning two.
• Charlton have three wins in their last five road outings across competitions, losing once.
• Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Preston: D-L-W-W-L; Charlton: W-D-W-W-L

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Preston vs Charlton prediction

While both sides have had underwhelming campaigns, especially in the league, Preston have particularly struggled as they seek to stay afloat in their division.

However, the Lilywhites have a head-to-head advantage over Charlton and a dominant recent record. Both teams have forgettable recent records in the FA Cup third round, though.

While Preston have fallen at this round seven times in their last nine attempts, Charlton have lost their last four. However, given the hosts' dominance in the fixture, expect them to win their first FA Cup meeting against the Addicks in nearly 60 years.

Prediction: Preston 2-1 Charlton

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Preston vs Charlton betting tips

Tip-1: Preston to win

Tip-2: Preston to keep a clean sheet: No (They have had just one clean sheet in their last six games, all in the Championship.)

Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals: Yes (Six of their last seven meetings have had at least two goals.)