Charlton Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21 preview and prediction
The match
Charlton Athletic U21 host Huddersfield Town U21 in the Professional Development League on Tuesday 17 March, with kick-off at 14:30 (WAT) at The Valley. Charlton Athletic U21 are 9th with 12 points from 10 games (in the top half), while Huddersfield Town U21 sit 7th on 12 points (in the top half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Charlton Athletic U21's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Cardiff City U21 0–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Huddersfield Town U21's last 5: DWWWL Most recently they drew with Crewe Alexandra U21 1–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.8 goals a game.
Huddersfield Town U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.1 goals: 2.1 for Charlton Athletic U21 and 2.0 for Huddersfield Town U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 78% likely and both teams score in 72% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 72% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Charlton Athletic U21 2–2 Huddersfield Town U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Charlton Athletic U2148%fair 2.08 · @1.85
Draw21%fair 4.70 · @3.90
Huddersfield Town U2131%fair 3.27 · @3.20
4.11Expected goals
2.07Charlton Athletic U21 xG
2.03Huddersfield Town U21 xG
72%Both score
78%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–27%
2–17%
1–27%
1–17%
3–25%
3–15%
From our goals model: Charlton Athletic U21 2.1 – 2.0 Huddersfield Town U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Footrivo team ratings
Charlton Athletic U21
Huddersfield Town U21
Attack vs Professional Development League average
+4%
+34%
Goals conceded vs average
-5%
-13%
Our expected goals here
1.92
2.31
Our own ratings from every Professional Development League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Charlton Athletic U21 to win✗
48%
2.08
1.85
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.39
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
78%
1.29
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
59%
1.70
–
Half-time result
Charlton Athletic U21 ahead at half-time✗
34%
2.93
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Charlton Athletic U21 / FT Charlton Athletic U21✗
25%
4.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
7%
13.90
–
Form
Charlton Athletic U21 – last 5
LLWWL
10 Mar
@ Cardiff City U21
0–1
L
3 Mar
vs Bristol City U21
1–2
L
27 Feb
vs Millwall U21
2–0
W
24 Feb
vs Swansea City U21
6–0
W
17 Feb
@ Brentford U21
1–2
L
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
40%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Huddersfield Town U21 – last 5
DWWWL
10 Mar
vs Crewe Alexandra U21
1–1
D
3 Mar
@ Fleetwood Town U21
3–1
W
25 Feb
vs Hull City U21
2–1
W
20 Feb
@ Sheffield Wednesday U21
8–6
W
17 Feb
vs Barnsley U21
0–2
L
2.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
80%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Charlton Athletic U21 and Huddersfield Town U21.
What is the prediction for Charlton Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Charlton Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21?
On our numbers Charlton Athletic U21 have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Huddersfield Town U21 31%.
How many goals will there be in Charlton Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 78% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Charlton Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21?
Our predicted score is Charlton Athletic U21 2–2 Huddersfield Town U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Charlton Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21?
Charlton Athletic U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at The Valley.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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