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Charlton Athletic are absolutely flying at The Valley these days! Nathan Jones' men have been nothing short of spectacular on home turf, boasting a perfect 5-for-5 record in their last home matches. Even more impressive? They've banged in 10 goals while conceding just once. Talk about fortress Valley!The Addicks come into this midweek clash riding high after a gutsy 2-1 away win at Leyton Orient last weekend. That last-minute winner showed the kind of character that's been defining Charlton's season lately. With 7 wins from their last 10 games overall, they're one of the form teams in League One right now.Can they keep this momentum going? The stats certainly suggest so. Their 70% win rate in recent games isn't just impressive – it's the kind of form that gets fans dreaming of promotion.

Barnsley haven't exactly been road warriors this season. Their away form has been a bit spotty with just 2 wins from their last 5 road trips. But don't count them out just yet!Darrell Clarke's squad has shown real grit recently. Back-to-back away wins at Northampton and Rotherham in February prove they can dig deep when needed. And how about that thrilling 4-3 victory against Lincoln last weekend? Seven goals! That's the kind of entertainment the traveling Tykes fans will be hoping for again.Their overall form (4 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses in their last 10) might not look stellar on paper. But those recent victories suggest a team that might be finding their rhythm at just the right time. The question is: can they crack Charlton's seemingly impenetrable home defense?

This match brings together two gaffers with contrasting fortunes at their current clubs. Nathan Jones has got Charlton purring like a well-oiled machine since taking the reins. His tactical approach has transformed the Addicks into genuine promotion contenders, and the home fans are loving every minute of it.In the opposite dugout, Darrell Clarke is still working to find consistency with his Barnsley side. Those flashes of brilliance (like the recent 4-3 thriller) are balanced by frustrating performances on the road. Tuesday night will be another test of his ability to set up a team that can break down a resolute defense.Both managers know each other's styles well from previous encounters. Who'll come out on top in this tactical chess match? The Valley crowd will certainly be hoping it's their man Jones adding another win to his impressive record.

If you're one for statistics, this one looks pretty clear-cut. Charlton's home form is simply outstanding – 100% win rate, 10 goals scored, just 1 conceded. Those are championship-level numbers!Barnsley's 40% away win rate isn't terrible, but they do leak goals on their travels. Eight conceded in five away games might be a worry against a Charlton team that knows how to find the net.The bookies have Charlton as clear favorites with a 48.3% chance of victory compared to Barnsley's 24.1%. A draw sits at 27.7%. But hey, we all know football isn't played on paper, right?One thing to watch – Charlton have shown they can snatch points late in games, as they did against Leyton Orient recently. If it's tight heading into the final minutes, don't even think about leaving early!

Sky Sports+ broadcasts the match in Ireland and the United Kingdom.