Cheltenham vs Charlton Predictions

• Cheltenham Town have lost five of their last six EFL Cup ties while conceding an average of more than three goals per game.
• Charlton finished 19th in the Championship last season, Cheltenham were 18th in League Two.
• These sides last met in the EFL Cup a decade ago, with Cheltenham winning 1-0 on home soil.

Addicks should be too good

Neither of these sides have a good recent record in the EFL Cup, with Charlton losing their last three games away from home.

Addicks boss Nathan Jones has made some good summer signings, including Ivan Mesik, Billy Koumetio, Danny McNamara and Millenic Alli, and hopes are high his side can push closer to the top-six in the Championship rather than the relegation scrap.

Cheltenham went down 2-0 against MK Dons in a pre-season game at the EV Charger Points Stadium last weekend and a similar outcome is forecast now.

Goals should flow

Cheltenham Town have lost five of their last six EFL Cup ties while conceding an average of more than three goals per game.

Charlton were eliminated last season 3-1 by Cambridge United in the second round following an opening 3-1 victory over Stevenage. Three or more goals in this Saturday evening showdown looks likely.