Charlton Athletic W vs Leicester City FC W Predictions

FA WSLFA WSL ยท England
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Charlton Athletic W

Charlton Athletic W

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Leicester City FC W

Leicester City FC W

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 12:30 BST (venue time) ยท 11:30 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ The Valley, London

Win Probability (1X2)

Charlton Athletic W 25%Draw 32%Leicester City FC W 43%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Leicester City FC W Win

Match Result

6.3/10

Leicester City FC W Triumph on Penalties After Stalemate at The Valley

After 120 minutes of tense, goalless football at The Valley, Leicester City FC Women edged out Charlton Athletic Women in a dramatic penalty shootout to secure victory. Both sides struggled to break the deadlock during regulation and extra time, with defences prevailing and clear-cut chances at a premium. Despite several bookingsโ€”three for Charlton and four for Leicesterโ€”the match was played with high intensity and commitment but lacked the clinical finishing touch. The penalty shootout provided the decisive moment, with Leicester holding their nerve to advance. The result was a testament to both teams' defensive organization and determination, but ultimately, Leicester's composure from the spot proved the difference on a day when neither attack could find a breakthrough in open play.

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Predicted

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Actual

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โŒResult
โŒBTTS
โŒO/U 2.5
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Bet Results0/2 hit

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ou_2_5 โ€” over
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btts โ€” yes
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Key Moments

120' โ€” Penalty Shootout

Leicester City FC W win on penalties after a 0-0 draw through 120 minutes.

Various' โ€” Yellow Cards

Seven yellow cards issued in a fiercely contested matchโ€”three to Charlton, four to Leicester.

Charlton Athletic W

Charlton Athletic W

6.5/10

Charlton Athletic Women delivered a disciplined and resilient performance, keeping Leicester at bay for 120 minutes. Their defensive organization was impressive, as they managed to absorb pressure and limit Leicester's attacking opportunities. However, Charlton struggled to create significant chances of their own and were unable to capitalize on set-piece opportunities. The three yellow cards picked up by Charlton reflected their combative approach, but also highlighted the pressure they were under at times. Ultimately, their inability to convert defensive solidity into attacking threat cost them in the penalty shootout.

Key Players

Charlton Defensive Unit: Maintained a clean sheet through 120 minutes with disciplined defending.

Strengths

Defensive organizationResilience under pressure

Weaknesses

Lack of attacking threatDiscipline (3 yellow cards)
Leicester City FC W

Leicester City FC W

7.2/10

Leicester City FC Women showed composure and tactical discipline, matching Charlton defensively and ultimately prevailing in the penalty shootout. While they were unable to find a breakthrough during open play, their four yellow cards indicated a willingness to battle for every ball. Leicester's ability to hold their nerve in the shootout was crucial, and their overall performance suggested a well-drilled side capable of grinding out results even when not at their attacking best.

Key Players

Leicester Penalty Takers: Converted crucial penalties under pressure to secure victory.

Strengths

Composure under pressureDefensive solidityPenalty shootout execution

Weaknesses

Lack of attacking incisionDiscipline (4 yellow cards)

Tactical Analysis

With both teams' formations not specified, the match was nonetheless characterized by strong defensive organization on both sides. The high number of yellow cards (seven in total) suggests a physical, hard-fought midfield battle, with neither side able to establish sustained attacking momentum. Set pieces and transitions were likely key avenues for both teams, but neither managed to capitalize. Substitutions and tactical tweaks during extra time did not yield a breakthrough, and both sides remained compact and cautious, prioritizing defensive shape over attacking risk. Ultimately, the match was decided not by tactical ingenuity in open play, but by composure from the penalty spot.

Turning Point

The penalty shootout at the end of extra time, where Leicester City FC W held their nerve to clinch victory.

Man of the Match

Leicester Penalty Takers

Displayed nerves of steel to convert decisive penalties and secure the win.

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Charlton Athletic W1.25

Expected goals ยท model says 1.25

Leicester City FC W1.60

Expected goals ยท model says 1.60

Win Probability
Charlton Athletic W 30% Draw 25% Leicester City FC W 46%

Over 2.5 Goals

54%

BTTS: Yes

57%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 1-2 ยท 0-1

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Charlton Athletic W vs Leicester City FC W Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
25%
32%
43%
Charlton Athletic W 25%Draw 32%Leicester City FC W 43%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
56%
44%
Over 2.5 56%Under 2.5 44%

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The Case For This Charlton Athletic W vs Leicester City FC W Prediction

Charlton Athletic W make their FA WSL debut against a Leicester City WFC side desperate to end a dreadful run and avoid finishing bottom. Charlton's recent form in the Championship has been inconsistent, while Leicester, despite their poor WSL record, have faced much stronger opposition. The head-to-head history favors Leicester, and their greater top-flight experience could prove decisive in a likely open game.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • โ†’Charlton's slightly better recent attacking output (1.2 goals avg last 5)

Defence

  • โ†’Leicester's defensive frailty (3.6 goals conceded avg last 5)

Match Context

  • โ†’Leicester City's WSL experience and motivation to avoid bottom place
  • โ†’Charlton's step up in class from the Championship
  • โ†’Head-to-head dominance by Leicester City WFC

How Charlton Athletic W and Leicester City FC W Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Charlton Athletic W vs Leicester City FC W Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Charlton Athletic WCharlton Athletic Wlast 5 matches
A. Thestrup
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

E. Bissell
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Leicester City FC WLeicester City FC Wlast 5 matches

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Charlton Athletic W enter this fixture with mixed recent form, managing just one win in their last five Championship games and conceding multiple goals in most outings. Leicester City WFC, meanwhile, are on a five-game losing streak in the WSL, conceding heavily and struggling for goals, but their defeats have come against much stronger opposition.

Charlton Athletic W vs Leicester City FC W โ€” Last 10 Matches

Charlton Athletic WCharlton Athletic WLast 1 results
D0-0
Dvs Leicester City FC W0-0

Strengths

  • +100% clean sheet rate this season

Concerns

  • โˆ’Inconsistent โ€” 3+ losses in last 5
Leicester City FC WLeicester City FC WLast 10 results
D0-0
L0-1
L1-3
L0-7
L1-5
L0-1
L1-2
L0-2
L0-6
L0-2
D@ Charlton Athletic W0-0
L@ Everton W0-1
Lvs Chelsea W1-3
L@ Arsenal W0-7
L@ London City Lionesses W1-5
Lvs Brighton W0-1
Lvs Aston Villa W1-2
L@ Liverpool W0-2
L@ Manchester City W0-6
Lvs Manchester United W0-2

Concerns

  • โˆ’5/5 losses in last 5 โ€” poor form
  • โˆ’Struggling to score โ€” 0.4 goals/game
  • โˆ’Leaky defence โ€” 3.4 conceded/game

What History Says: Charlton Athletic W vs Leicester City FC W

The head-to-head record is firmly in Leicester's favor, with two wins from two and a combined 6-0 scoreline. This suggests a psychological edge and familiarity with getting results against Charlton.

Charlton Athletic W vs Leicester City FC W Head-to-Head History

Last 3 meetings between these sides

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Charlton Athletic W wins

1

Draws

2

Leicester City FC W wins

0%33% draws67%
23 May 26Charlton Athletic W vs Leicester City FC W0-0
2 May 21Leicester City FC W vs Charlton Athletic W4-0
13 Dec 20Charlton Athletic W vs Leicester City FC W0-2

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Charlton Athletic W vs Leicester City FC W

With no bookmaker odds available, it's difficult to quantify value, but the model slightly favors Leicester City WFC due to their top-flight experience and past H2H dominance. If the market underestimates Charlton's step up in class or overestimates Leicester's poor form, there could be value in backing the away side or goal-heavy markets.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per ยฃ1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Charlton Athletic W Win2.5025.0%-15.0%
Drawvalue3.5032.0%+3.4%
Leicester City FC W Win1.5043.0%-23.7%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.5value2.1056.0%+8.4%
Under 2.51.7044.0%-14.8%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yesโ€”54.0%โ€”
Noโ€”46.0%โ€”

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.50EV +0.120
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 2.10EV +0.176

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Things to Watch: Charlton Athletic W vs Leicester City FC W

  • โš ๏ธNo bookmaker odds provided, so value analysis is limited
  • โš ๏ธCharlton's home/away WSL record is unavailable due to promotion
  • โš ๏ธRecent stats are from different league levels, reducing comparability
  • โš ๏ธNo lineups or injury data available for this match

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How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Charlton Athletic W vs Leicester City FC W: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 16 May 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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