Charlton vs Middlesbrough Prediction: Boro to triumph at The Valley

The battle for promotion continues in the Championship on Tuesday night (19:45, Sky Sports+), as high-flying Middlesbrough prepare to face Charlton Athletic at The Valley.

Alex Jack provides his best bets in his Charlton vs Middlesbrough prediction piece, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for the clash in London.

Team News

Charlton are expected to be without long-term centre-back Reece Burke once again, meaning Kayne Ramsay, Lloyd Jones and Macauley Gillesphey are set to continue in a back three for the hosts.

As for Boro, they have defensive issues at the back, with Darragh Lenihan, Luke Ayling and Dael Fry all set to miss Tuesday’s trip to the capital.

That means are back four of Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones, Matt Targett and Alex Bangura is expected for this clash at The Valley.

Football Odds

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Charlton vs Middlesbrough Odds

Charlton are the 9/4 underdogs to claim all three points on Tuesday, while Boro are 11/10 to head back north with the spoils.

A draw at The Valley is available at 21/10, while Middlesbrough to win both halves is currently 11/2.

Middlesbrough to win @ 11/10

Losing just one of their last 14 games against Charlton, this fixture has been kind to the Teessiders over the years.

The current crop of Boro players find themselves in good form going into this game, winning their first two matches with new manager Kim Hellberg at the helm.

A commanding 4-1 win at Hull City on Friday night will encourage Boro fans that the Swedish tactician can build on the strong start to the campaign made by Rob Edwards before his departure to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Charlton find themselves on a four-game losing streak and it’s hard to see the Addicks stopping Boro from claiming all three points on Tuesday night.

Morgan Whittaker anytime goalscorer @ 12/5

Given Charlton have conceded 12 goals in their last four games in the Championship, Boro should have plenty of goalscoring opportunities at The Valley in this game.

One man in great goalscoring form is Morgan Whittaker, with the winger scoring in all of his side's last four games.

The 24-year-old has been working wonders down the right wing and getting himself in goalscoring situations on a regular basis.

Confidence will be sky high for the former Plymouth Argyle star and, given his recent scoring run in the Championship, Whittaker is tipped to find the back of the net in this one at 7/5.

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