Charlton Athletic vs Oxford United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Charlton Athletic vs Oxford United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: December 20th, 2025 | The Valley | EFL Championship | 15:00 (GMT)

Desperation meets historical dominance at The Valley as Charlton Athletic host Oxford United in a high-stakes basement battle. Both sides find themselves languishing in the bottom third of the table, with Nathan Jones’ Addicks winless in their last five and desperate to snap a run of form that has seen them slide toward the danger zone.

They face a psychological hurdle as much as a tactical one, given Oxford’s remarkable recent record in this fixture. For Gary Rowett’s Oxford, this trip to South London represents a "six-pointer" in every sense; a win could act as a springboard out of the bottom three, while a defeat would see them cut further adrift in the relegation mire before the Christmas rush.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score at 1.91 odds (talkSPORT BET) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Charlton Athletic vs Oxford United Predicted Lineups

Charlton Athletic Predicted XI: Kaminski (GK), Ramsay, Jones, Gillesphey, Coventry, Carey, Anderson, Bree, Fullah, Leaburn, Olaofe

Team News: Amari’i Bell, Josh Edwards, Charlie Kelman, and Reece Burke are all out until the end of the month with various injuries. Matt Godden is expected back in January.

Oxford United Predicted XI: Cumming (GK), Brown, Davies, Helik, Leigh, De Keersmaecker, Vaulks, ter Avest, Romeny, Lankshear, Prelec

Team News: Brodie Spencer, Cameron Brannagan, Ashley Phillips, and Przemyslaw Placheta are all unavailable until January due to injury.

Charlton Athletic vs Oxford United Current League Standings

This is a critical "six-pointer" at the bottom of the table. Charlton Athletic currently sit in 17th place on 24 points, having played 20 games, leaving them just five points above the relegation zone. Their visitors, Oxford United, currently occupy that final relegation spot in 22nd place. They have 19 points from 21 games played, meaning they have already played an extra match compared to the Addicks. A win for Oxford would pull them right back into the mix, while Charlton knows that victory would provide some much-needed breathing room.

Charlton Athletic vs Oxford United Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair met for the first time in 1968, a relatively young fixture compared to some. It will also be the first time they’ve met in the second tier this century. Overall, they have a very even record, as Charlton have 18 wins, Oxford have 17 wins, and there have been 17 draws. Oxford are currently 7 games unbeaten against the Addicks.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• January 2024: Charlton Athletic 1-2 Oxford United (League One)
• August 2023: Oxford United 2-1 Charlton Athletic (League One)
• December 2022: Oxford United 3-1 Charlton Athletic (League One)
• October 2022: Charlton Athletic 1-1 Oxford United (League One)
• February 2022: Charlton Athletic 0-4 Oxford United (League One)

Recent Charlton Athletic and Oxford United Matches Analysis

Charlton Athletic Last 5 Matches:

• Birmingham City 1-1 Charlton Athletic (Championship)
• Charlton Athletic 1-2 Middlesbrough (Championship)
• Coventry City 3-1 Charlton Athletic (Championship)
• Stoke City 3-0 Charlton Athletic (Championship)
• Charlton Athletic 1-5 Southampton (Championship)

Charlton Athletic have hit a concerning mid-winter slump, characterised by defensive fragility and a lack of clinical finishing. Their recent run has seen them struggle particularly away from home, though a gritty point picked up at Birmingham earlier this week offered a small glimmer of resilience. They are finding it difficult to hold onto leads, often letting games slip in the final twenty minutes.

Oxford United Last 5 Matches:

• Oxford United 1-2 Preston North End (Championship)
• Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Oxford United (Championship)
• Swansea City 2-0 Oxford United (Championship)
• Oxford United 2-1 Ipswich Town (Championship)
• Norwich City 1-1 Oxford United (Championship)

Oxford United are in equally murky waters; while they’ve shown flashes of goalscoring intent, they have been plagued by an inability to string consecutive positive results together. Their recent defeat to Preston highlighted a recurring theme: they are competing well in possession but getting punished for individual errors at the back.

Charlton Athletic vs Oxford United Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 80% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Charlton Athletic vs Oxford United Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.91 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture. Their form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Charlton Athletic vs Oxford United

Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic): The creative spark for the Addicks, Carey has been a mainstay in Nathan Jones' midfield and is set to start once again. He currently leads Charlton’s scoring charts for the 2025/26 campaign with 5 goals, often ghosting into the box late to finish off moves. With the team in a bit of a rut, his ability to provide a clinical touch from the middle of the park will be vital if they are to break their winless streak.

Will Lankshear (Oxford United): The young loanee has become the focal point of Gary Rowett’s attack and is a guaranteed starter for the trip to The Valley. Lankshear has netted 5 goals so far this season, using his physicality and movement to unsettle Championship defences. Facing a Charlton side that has struggled for clean sheets lately, he’ll be the man Oxford looks to for the goal that could lift them out of the bottom three.

Charlton Athletic vs Oxford United Match Facts

Broadcast Details: This fixture will be unavailable to watch in the UK due to the 3 pm broadcast blackout.

Stadium Information: The Valley is located in South East London and has been the home of the Addicks since it first opened in 1919. After a famous campaign by fans to return to the ground in the early 90s, the stadium was largely rebuilt into the modern all-seater venue seen today. It currently boasts a capacity of 27,111, known for having one of the largest single-tier stands in the EFL, which helps generate a formidable atmosphere for visiting teams.

Referee: Elliot Bell (England)