Leicester City vs Charlton Athletic: match statistics
Leicester City clearly dominate this matchup from a statistical perspective. The hosts boast an impressive 43% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+3) at their own stadium, while Charlton Athletic have just a 13% win rate away and a -12 goal difference. Leicester scores an average of 1.43 goals per home match with an 11% conversion rate, whereas the visitors net only 0.8 goals per away game and fail to score in as many as 40% of their away fixtures. Charlton Athletic lose over half of their away matches (53%) and have conceded 13 goals in their last five outings, indicating poor defensive form. Considering Leicester's advantage in ball possession (56% vs 41%), higher xG efficiency (1.41 vs 1.11), and significantly better form, the hosts are the clear favorites for this encounter.
Leicester City vs Charlton Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Leicester City played against Charlton Athletic in Championship (England). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Leicester City has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Charlton Athletic has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Leicester City scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.48. Charlton Athletic scores 0.96 and allows 1.36. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 79% of Leicester City's games and 50% of Charlton Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 66% and 43%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Leicester City has the higher season xG average, 1.31 to 1.26 per game. Leicester City takes 11.6 shots per game, while Charlton Athletic takes 11.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Leicester City leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. Charlton Athletic leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Leicester City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Charlton Athletic, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Leicester City clearly dominate this matchup from a statistical perspective. The hosts boast an impressive 43% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+3) at their own stadium, while Charlton Athletic have just a 13% win rate away and a -12 goal difference. Leicester scores an average of 1.43 goals per home match with an 11% conversion rate, whereas the visitors net only 0.8 goals per away game and fail to score in as many as 40% of their away fixtures. Charlton Athletic lose over half of their away matches (53%) and have conceded 13 goals in their last five outings, indicating poor defensive form. Considering Leicester's advantage in ball possession (56% vs 41%), higher xG efficiency (1.41 vs 1.11), and significantly better form, the hosts are the clear favorites for this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Leicester City | Charlton Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Charlton Athletic is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Leicester City · 1 pts / game - Charlton Athletic
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Leicester City is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Leicester City · 0.96 goals / game - Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Leicester City · 1.36 goals / game - Charlton Athletic
Leicester City scores in 86% of games (25 of 29 meczów), while Charlton Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 meczów).
Charlton Athletic scores in 75% of games (21 of 28 meczów), while Leicester City keeps a clean sheet in 10% (3 of 29 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Leicester City
Over / Under - Charlton Athletic
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Leicester City is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.34 pts / game - Leicester City · 1.04 pts / game - Charlton Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Leicester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 34%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Charlton Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Leicester City
Charlton Athletic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Leicester City | Liga | Charlton Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.86 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 79% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 66% | 52% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 24% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 72% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 78% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Leicester City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Charlton Athletic. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Leicester City vs Charlton Athletic?
The Championship match finished Leicester City 0:2 Charlton Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Leicester City vs Charlton Athletic?
Leicester City score 1.38 goals per game on average and Charlton Athletic 0.96. The Championship average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 79% of Leicester City's matches and 50% of Charlton Athletic's.
What form are Leicester City and Charlton Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Leicester City have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Charlton Athletic 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Leicester City vs Charlton Athletic?
The statistical background for Leicester City vs Charlton Athletic — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.