- Charlton Athletic are winless in 5 matches, with two draws and three defeats, including three successive home defeats.
- Ipswich Town have won eight and drawn five of their 20 away Championship matches this season, including two wins from their last three.
- The Addicks have won just eight of their 21 home league games, losing nine.
Diverse tactical approaches at The Valley
A matchup of two very different tactical approaches will be on display at The Valley this Wednesday as Nathan Jones’ high-octane direct style looks to outgun the structured possession-based game of Ipswich Town. This Charlton Athletic vs Ipswich Town preview shines a light on how the teams’ philosophies might clash on the pitch.
Jones, who took over Charlton Athletic in February, has instilled a 4-2-3-1 system that sees the Addicks playing at a high tempo and with great intensity. The hosts use quick wide attacks and direct play, with a pressing scheme that aims to force the ball back into the opposition’s half and create turnovers. It’s an aggressive and exciting approach that has not yet brought the results they need.
Sonny Carey is the team’s top scorer, with eight league goals, but they have relied more on Matt Godden to provide a spark recently, with him having scored two of their last four goals. The problem has been a lack of chances and, even when they create, a lack of clinical finishing. Our Charlton Athletic vs Ipswich Town prediction must take into account that the Londoners have scored just 20 goals in 21 home league matches.
Kieran McKenna has instilled a different sort of culture at Ipswich Town, with his rotations and progressive style of play making the Tractor Boys a serious threat for promotion. They sit 3rd in the Championship table with 75 points from 41 matches, compared to Charlton’s 19th placed 50 points from 43 games.
Jack Clarke is their danger man, with 14 goals in 41 Championship games this season, but the real threat comes from McKenna’s game plan. Ipswich will look to dominate possession at The Valley, creating overloads in wide areas with their inverted wingers and overlapping full-backs, while also allowing the attacking midfielder to drift into space through the centre of the field.
Ipswich to claim the win
With odds of 1.71, Ipswich Town look like a solid bet to take all three points on Wednesday, given their league position, recent form and sheer quality of their squad in comparison to Charlton. The visitors have won three of their last five, including a sensational 2-0 away win over arch rivals Norwich City, and can continue to collect points on the road here.
The home side are in a rough patch, with two consecutive away draws followed by a 1-0 home defeat last weekend. If you are looking for Charlton Athletic vs Ipswich Town betting tips, consider that Charlton have scored 20 goals in 21 home league games, while Ipswich are averaging 1.65 goals scored and just 1.35 goals conceded per match on their travels in the Championship this term. This Charlton Athletic vs Ipswich Town prediction suggests you should back the Tractor Boys to leave The Valley with a crucial win.
