West Ham United vs Charlton Athletic
15th September 1930hrs
Football – England – EFL Cup
Pick Home Win HT/FT
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 10/11 odds taken 1700 GMT, Monday 14 September
David Moyes’ West Ham United welcome Lee Bowyer’s Charlton Athletic to the London Stadium this Tuesday evening for an all-London EFL Cup fixture. The Premier League Hammers are the clear favourites, but can the Addicks, who were relegated back to EFL League One at the end of last term, catch the Irons cold in Stratford? Check out our Carabao Cup preview, with the latest odds, tips and predictions.
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West Ham United Preview – Hammers to ease into round three?
David Moyes’ West Ham United started their 2020-21 Premier League season with a disappointing home defeat last weekend. The Hammers went into Saturday’s game against Newcastle United full of hope and expectation, but goals from Callum Wilson and Jeff Hendrick gave Steve Bruce’s Magpies a comfortable 2-0 win.
After battling for survival last season, West Ham will be hoping for a far less stressful campaign this time around. On paper, the Irons have a very good squad of players, who should be aiming for a top-half finish at the very least.
After the disappointment of last weekend, United have the chance to strike back against third-tier opposition in the League Cup in midweek. Moyes’ men are the clear favourites at 1/3.
United have been FA Cup winners three times but have never lifted the League Cup. Will that change this season?
Charlton Athletic Preview – Tough evening beckons for Bowyer’s boys
Former West Ham man Lee Bowyer, who is now in charge at Charlton Athletic, will be hoping to orchestrate a shock result at the London Stadium on Tuesday. The Addicks dropped out of the EFL Championship last season, although they are one of the bookies’ favourites to win the League One title and gain promotion back to the second tier.
Athletic started their League Two season with an impressive 2-0 win at Crewe Alexandra last Saturday, with first-half efforts from Alfie Doughty and Conor Washington sealing the deal. They also won 3-1 at Swindon Town in the first round of the EFL Cup.
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This will be stern test for the south Londoners, who will be pushing for promotion from League One this season. Nevertheless, can Bowyer’s boys cause an upset against Premier League opposition in midweek?
West Ham United vs Charlton Athletic Betting Advice
West Ham and Charlton have not met since a Premier League match back in 2007. The Addicks dominated that one at The Valley, with goals from Jerome Thomas (2), Darren Ambrose and Darren Bent giving them an emphatic 4-0 home win. The Hammers won the reverse meeting 3-1 at Upton Park.
Key Facts – West Ham United vs Charlton Athletic Betting Tip
- The last meeting between the two ended in a thumping 4-0 win for Charlton
- The Addicks’ last victory at West Ham was over 18 years ago
- Charlton have won four of their last six matches against West Ham
The visitors will surely have a go under Bowyer, but West Ham should be too strong for Charlton in this one. Take a punt on Moyes’ boys to be winning at half time and full time at 10/11. Also, there is good value in 6/5 for Michail Antonio to score anytime at the London Stadium in midweek.
The best betting odds for West Ham United vs Charlton Athletic
West Ham United to win: 1/3 at Bet365
Draw: 15/4 at Bet365
Charlton Athletic to win: 10/1 at Bet365
