With questionable team morale and transfer window uncertainty lingering, promoted Charlton will fancy their chances against Leicester on Saturday.
Charlton vs Leicester Betting Tips
All odds are courtesy of bet365, correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
- Match Drawn @ 9/4 with Sky Bet
- Under 2.5 Goals @ 8/11 with Sky Bet
- Jordan Ayew Anytime Goalscorer @ 10/3 with Sky Bet
Backing the Addicks to frustrate the Foxes
Charlton have already proven to be stubborn opposition for solid Championship sides like Watford and Bristol City. Keeping consecutive clean sheets is no mean feat, especially for a newly promoted side.
That said, the Addicks have only scored one goal in those matches. While doubts remain over their firepower and potential for more than a bottom-half finish, they are capable of troubling Leicester on their day.
It’s difficult to know which version of Leicester turns up on Saturday. Marti Cifuentes is still searching for consistency, both in performances and results.
While the transfer window remains open and players could yet move on, a cloud hangs over the Foxes. This is likely to prevent them from dominating this weekend. That’s why we’re backing this contest to finish honours even.
Charlton vs Leicester Bet 1: Match Drawn @ 9/4 with Sky Bet
Goals may not be easy to come by
We don’t expect a goal fest in this fixture by any means. Charlton’s first two Championship games have featured only one goal, and the Addicks have secured back-to-back clean sheets. They’ll try to maintain this record against Leicester.
Meanwhile, Leicester are by no means the attacking force they have been in previous seasons. With Jamie Vardy departed, plus Bilal El Khannouss and Abdul Fatawu attracting Premier League interest, a lot rests on the shoulders of Jordan Ayew this season.
Even at a probability of 58.14%, backing under 2.5 goals appears to offer value here. Leicester managed just two shots on target in their recent defeat at Preston, while Charlton also recorded just two attempts on target in their draw at Bristol City.
Charlton vs Leicester Bet 2: Under 2.5 Goals @ 8/11 with Sky Bet
Ayew a value bet as Leicester’s focal point
As noted, Jordan Ayew is expected to carry the responsibility of being Leicester’s main goal threat this season. The number nine has started both league games so far this campaign, and the Ghanaian will surely start again at The Valley.
To our surprise, the betting markets have Stephy Mavididi and Patson Daka priced at shorter odds to score anytime than Ayew this weekend.
Although Ayew is yet to break his scoring duck for the season, there’s every chance he’ll do so on Saturday lunchtime. A probability of 23.10% to score anytime is the value pick of our trio of Charlton vs Leicester predictions this week.
Charlton vs Leicester Bet 3: Jordan Ayew Anytime Goalscorer @ 10/3 with Sky Bet