LONDON (Interstat) — A surging Southampton side visits a resilient Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Saturday in a Championship fixture pitting two clubs with contrasting recent form.

Southampton (6-4-5) enters the match buoyed by a 3-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday on Nov. 8, a result that snapped a frustrating four-match winless streak in league play. Prior to that, the Saints had struggled, suffering losses to Preston North End, Blackburn Rovers, and Bristol City. Their attack, however, has shown potency in flashes, scoring multiple goals in three of their last five outings.

Charlton Athletic (5-6-4), meanwhile, looks to rebound from a 1-0 defeat to Wrexham in its last contest. The Addicks have been tough to beat at home, losing just once in their last five matches at The Valley. Their campaign has been marked by gritty performances, including a 1-0 win over West Brom and a 3-0 road victory at Blackburn Rovers in late September.

The statistical models present a split decision for the matchup. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, while its ELO rating system gives Southampton a significant 63.6 percent probability of securing an away victory.

The result could prove crucial for both sides as they navigate a congested holiday schedule. Southampton faces a quick turnaround with a home match against Leicester City on Tuesday. Charlton Athletic travels to Stoke City on the same day.