Our Chelsea vs Charlton Athletic prediction answers who will win this FA Cup match on Jan 10, 2026, at 20:00. Chelsea is the favorite with a 65% chance of winning, while Charlton has a 15% chance and the draw stands at 20%. Read on for a detailed breakdown of form, head-to-head, and match odds.
Chelsea's recent form has been mixed, with just one win in their last five competitive matches. Their last five results: a 2-1 loss at Sunderland, a 2-1 home win over Tottenham, a 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup, a 1-1 draw at Liverpool, and a 3-1 home loss to Nottingham Forest. That leaves them with a form string of L-W-L-D-L, clearly below their usual standards.
Charlton Athletic's last five matches include two friendlies and three Championship games. The competitive results: a 3-1 loss at Swansea City, a 2-1 home win over Hull City, and a 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich Town. In full, their form reads D-W-L-W-L, with the friendlies not fully representative. The Addicks have struggled for consistency in the Championship.
The only previous meeting between these sides in the database ended in a dominant 5-1 away win for Chelsea at Charlton Athletic. That result heavily influences the win probability, showing the gulf in class when the teams last met.
We calculate the win probabilities as follows: Chelsea win โ 65%, draw โ 20%, Charlton Athletic win โ 15%. The calculation is based on the quality gap between the Premier League and the Championship, Chelsea's home advantage at Stamford Bridge, and the 5-1 head-to-head result. Chelsea's poor recent form slightly reduces their chance, but they remain overwhelming favorites. Charlton's away form and defensive record make a shock result unlikely, but the FA Cup always holds surprises.
No bookmaker odds are currently available for this fixture. However, based on the stats, Chelsea is the clear expected winner. Our prediction: Chelsea to win, with a likely scoreline of 2-0 or 3-1. The FA Cup tie could see goals, but Chelsea's quality should eventually prevail.