Charlton Athletic U21 vs Preston North End U21 Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – Premier League Cup 2025/26
The Sparrows Lane Training Ground hosts a youth cup thriller as Charlton Athletic U21 face Preston North End U21 in the Premier League Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 at 20:00 WAT / 19:00 GMT.
Charlton’s young Addicks, mid-table in Professional Development League 2 (5th, 15 pts), boast a solid cup run but leaky defense (2.0 GA avg). Preston’s Lilywhites, hovering in League One youth ranks, arrive off a 2-2 draw at Ipswich but with attacking promise (1.4 GPG). The hosts’ home edge (1W-1D in 2 cup) meets the visitors’ resilience, but H2H favors Charlton (1W-1D in 2, avg 1.5 goals). Injuries: Charlton sans key loanees; Preston miss academy stars.
At Socapredict, we’ve analyzed youth form, stats, and odds—goals flow in this open tie.
Socapredict Expert Prediction Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals Odds: 1.33 – 1.37 (youth staple) Confidence Level: High
Charlton Athletic U21 vs Preston North End U21 Betting Tips & Predictions
| Market | Selection | Odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Tip | Over 2.5 Goals | 1.33–1.37 | ★★★★★ |
| Alternative Bet | BTTS – Yes | 1.65 | ★★★★☆ |
| Value Bet | Charlton Win | 2.20 | ★★★★☆ |
| Risky but Juicy | Correct Score 2-1 | 8.00 | ★★★☆☆ |
Why Over 2.5 Goals is the standout pick
- Charlton: 5:10 GD in 5 (1.0 scored); 3/5 over 2.5; home avg 3.0 goals
- Preston: 7:7 GD in 5 (1.4 scored); 3/5 over 2.5; cup ties avg 3.2 goals
- H2H: 2 games, 3 goals total; Both over 1.5; Youth trend: 70% over 2.5 in PL Cup
- Market: 75% implied over; Combined 2.4 GPG yields 68% hit rate
Charlton Athletic U21 Form & Key Stats (Last 5 Matches)
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Result | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/11/2025 | PDL | Cardiff U21 (H) | 0-3 L | –3 |
| 18/11/2025 | PL Cup | Ipswich U21 (H) | 2-1 W | +1 |
| 07/11/2025 | PDL | Swansea U21 (A) | 3-0 L | –3 |
| 04/11/2025 | PDL | Brentford U21 (H) | 1-1 D | 0 |
| 31/10/2025 | PDL | QPR U21 (H) | 2-2 D | 0 |
→ 1 Win, 2 Draws, 2 Losses → Scored 5 goals (1.0 per game) → Conceded 10 goals (2.0 per game)
Charlton U21 mid-table PDL 2 (15 pts); Cup: 3:2 GD; No standout scorer; Loanees key.
Preston North End U21 Form & Key Stats (Last 5 Matches)
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Result | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/10/2025 | PL Cup | Ipswich U21 (A) | 2-2 D | 0 |
| 07/10/2025 | PL Cup | Leicester U21 (H) | 2-0 W | +2 |
| 23/09/2025 | PL Cup | Charlton U21 (H) | 1-2 L | –1 |
| 31/01/2025 | PL Cup | Colchester U21 (A) | 2-1 L | –1 |
| 07/01/2025 | PL Cup | Blackburn U21 (H) | 1-1 D | 0 |
→ 1 Win, 2 Draws, 2 Losses → Scored 7 goals (1.4 per game) → Conceded 7 goals (1.4 per game)
Preston U21 mid League One youth; Cup: 5:5 GD; O’Hara (2G) leads; Academy focus.
Head-to-Head (H2H) – Charlton Athletic U21 vs Preston North End U21
Limited youth clashes (2 meetings):
- Charlton 1W, Preston 0W, 1 Draw
- Goals: Charlton 2, Preston 2 (avg 2.0/game)
- Recent: Charlton 0-0 Preston (Dec 2024 Cup); Preston 1-2 Charlton (Sep 2025 Cup)
- Trend: Both under 3.5; BTTS in 1/2; Open youth games avg 3.5 goals
Premier League Cup Standings (Group Stage, After Matchday 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlton U21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Preston U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Other Group Teams | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Winner advances; Draw to pens.
Final Verdict
Youth flair meets cup chaos—goals inevitable. Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.33–1.37 is the lock; BTTS Yes @1.65 for predicted 2-2.
FAQs – Charlton Athletic U21 vs Preston North End U21
When is Charlton Athletic U21 vs Preston North End U21? 2 December 2025, 20:00 WAT (19:00 GMT)
Where to watch? Live on EFL Youth stream/YouTube—check locals.
What is Socapredict’s official prediction? Over 2.5 Goals with high confidence, per form and youth trends.
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