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Charlton Athletic vs Stevenage predictions for this clash in the EFL Cup. Charlton Athletic face Stevenage at the Valley on Tuesday night, seeking victory to reach the EFL Cup second round. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
EFL Cup | Aug 12 2025 at 7:45 pm UK at the Valley
Charlton Athletic vs Stevenage Predictions
Will Charlton’s Championship Class Be Enough to Halt Stevenage’s Winning Start?
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- Charlton have won three consecutive home matches in all competitions, scoring at least twice in each, which suggests their attack is hitting rhythm at The Valley.
- Stevenage have won both of their opening League One fixtures, finding the net four times in total, showing a willingness to attack rather than sit deep.
- In last season’s two league meetings, the home side won on each occasion, hinting at the importance of home advantage in this particular fixture.
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The Valley is set for a lively midweek cup night as Charlton Athletic welcome Stevenage for a first-round EFL Cup clash that could be a lot trickier for the hosts than the divisions suggest. Charlton are back in the Championship after coming up through the play-offs last season, and they’ve wasted no time in making their presence felt, with Harvey Knibbs’ stoppage-time goal sealing a morale-boosting win over Watford in their opener.
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But Stevenage won’t be coming to London to admire the scenery. They’ve started their League One campaign with back-to-back victories, edging Blackpool 3-2 before a narrow 1-0 win over Rotherham. Alex Revell’s side are brimming with early-season momentum and will see this tie as a chance to bloody the nose of a side from the division above.
Charlton might have the bigger stadium and the stronger squad on paper, but cup football is rarely that simple. Both managers are expected to rotate, and with fringe players desperate to prove themselves, there’s every chance this turns into a fast-paced, unpredictable encounter under the floodlights.
Best Bet for This Match: Charlton Athletic to Win and Over 2.5 Goals
Here at BettingTips4You.com, we stick to one selection per game — the single prediction we believe offers the best value and highest probability. It’s not about throwing out multiple tips and hoping one lands; it’s about precision and accountability. For this tie, our best bet is Charlton to win and over 2.5 goals.
The reasoning is clear. Charlton’s home form, boosted by the confidence of a Championship return, should give them the edge. Players like Knibbs and Miles Leaburn offer attacking threat in different ways — Knibbs with clever movement and Leaburn with his ability to unsettle defenders physically. Stevenage, however, aren’t likely to come and park the bus. Their 3-2 win over Blackpool shows they’re willing to commit bodies forward, and even if they concede, they’ll keep asking questions at the other end.
Defensively, Stevenage’s backline of Lewis Freestone and Dan Sweeney can be stubborn, but against higher-tier opposition, the cracks tend to show when the game opens up. Charlton will also make changes, which might slightly disrupt their defensive rhythm, leaving the door open for the visitors to score. The net result? A match with goals — but one where Charlton’s extra quality, especially in the final third, should shine through.
As BettingTips4You.com expert Tyler Morris put it:
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“Stevenage won’t roll over — they’ve got form and confidence — but Charlton at home with their attacking depth are a different animal, and that should be enough to see them through with goals in the game.”
My take: Charlton’s Championship sharpness at The Valley should prove decisive, but Stevenage will make it a contest. A 2-1 home win feels the most likely outcome, with both sides contributing to an open scoreline.
Likely correct score prediction: Charlton Athletic 2-1 Stevenage — home quality to edge a competitive match, but Stevenage’s attacking confidence makes a goal for the visitors likely.
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