Charlton vs Millwall Predictions

• Millwall have won four of their last six away matches.
• Six of Charlton’s last seven league games have featured fewer than three goals.
• The Lions have lost just one of their last 20 games against the Addicks.

Addicks may not possess the required punch

Anticipation for the first game between Charlton and Millwall since 2020 has ensured a bumper crowd will squeeze into The Valley on Saturday lunchtime, but the majority of them could leave disappointed.

The Addicks have been rejuvenated under Nathan Jones, who led them to League One playoff success last season, but they are finding life tough in the Championship and take on the Lions looking for their first success since a 1-0 win over Watford on opening weekend.

Scoring goals looks set to be a difficulty for Charlton as they possess a strong threat from set-pieces but are struggle to create much in open play, and they may be unable to overcome their south London rivals.

Lions have been better on the road

Millwall have become a regular feature in the middle of the Championship, but there are high hopes at Thee Den following wins at Norwich and Sheffield United.

Home losses to Middlesbrough and Wrexham illustrate their inconsistency, but they can come out on top of this one and it is easy to envisage them taking the lead, soaking up some Charlton pressure and then striking again late, so go for a 2-0 away success.