“It will be a BIG win for them but still horrible”- Football expert Benjamin Bloom makes wild SCORELINE prediction ahead of Charlton vs Leicester, Fans left speechless

“It will be a BIG win for them but still horrible”- Football expert Benjamin Bloom makes wild SCORELINE prediction ahead of Charlton vs Leicester, Fans left speechless

Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones expected to relish Leicester City visit as expert predicts upset

Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones is likely to be optimistic about his team’s upcoming home fixture against Leicester City, with one EFL expert forecasting a tough afternoon for the visitors.

Fresh off their promotion from League One, Charlton have made a promising start to life in the 2025/26 Championship season. They opened with a win over Watford and followed it up with a hard-earned goalless draw at Bristol City.

Now, Jones’ side will face Leicester City at The Valley—a match that could provide another opportunity to build momentum.

Leicester, under new boss Marti Cifuentes, have struggled early on. They narrowly defeated a troubled Sheffield Wednesday side thanks to a late goal and then fell to defeat against Preston North End.

Their underwhelming form has led to questions about their ability to cope with a fired-up Charlton side, particularly on the road. Championship pundit Benjamin Bloom believes this could be the perfect storm for an upset.

Speaking on the Championship Check-In, Bloom said:
“Nathan Jones is going to love this. He’s going to fancy this, isn’t he? Leicester went to Preston and went under last week. Charlton will make it horrible. I reckon Charlton could win this, couldn’t they? You could have a horrible start for Marti Cifuentes. Charlton 1 Leicester 0.”

Home form could be decisive for the Addicks

Charlton were dominant at home during their 2024/25 League One campaign, losing just twice and boasting one of the league’s best defensive records on home turf. That form looks set to continue in the Championship under Jones’ leadership.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Jones emphasized the importance of The Valley as a fortress:

“The momentum’s built and the numbers have grown—with the songs, the atmosphere, the adrenaline, and the energy that the fans bring. It’s coincided with the team being in a better place, so it’s the chicken and egg scenario. They’ve been superb—traveling in numbers and really getting behind us. We’re asking for one more big effort, because a packed, singing, energetic Valley can be a wonderful place to play if you’re a home player.”

Jones has consistently praised his team’s strong performances at home, and he’ll be aiming to maintain that advantage as they welcome Leicester this weekend.