Charlton Athletic and Brighton and Hove Albion return to serious activity when they get down to business in the fourth round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday (December 21). The Seagulls will try to keep the momentum going in the midweek matchup, as they are unbeaten in five games against the hosts.
On Saturday, Charlton played in League One again, but this time they lost at home to Bristol Rovers by a score of 2-1. They have lost five of their last seven competitive games, including a shocking 3-1 defeat against Stockport County on December 7 in the FA Cup. They have also drawn two of those games.
After defeating Walsall and Stevenage in the first two rounds of the EFL Cup, Charlton will now focus on the competition. In contrast, in their EFL Cup debut in August, Brighton defeated Forest Green Rovers 3-0 before defeating Arsenal 3-1 in round two on November 9.
The only friendly match the Seagulls played during the 2022 FIFA World Cup break was a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. The Seagulls are going into this match with that result in mind. With 21 points from 14 games, Brighton is seventh in the Premier League almost halfway through the 2022-23 season.
Charlton vs Brighton Match Details :
- Charlton Athletic – Brighton & Hove Albion
- League Cup England
- Date – 21/12/2022
- Starting time – 19:45 UTC
Charlton vs Brighton Prediction :
When facing a Charlton team that has struggled in recent weeks, Brighton will back themselves. The Seagulls have won two and drew one of their last three games while playing away from their home field. They ought to claim a straightforward victory over the League One team.
Prediction: Charlton Athletic 1-3 Brighton & Hove Albion
Charlton vs Brighton Head to head :
Brighton has a better record in this matchup, having won 27 of their 60 previous encounters. Throughout this time, Charlton has won 21 games, splitting 12 of those victories. Since their 3-2 defeat in December 2013, Brighton has not lost to the League One team in five games, winning four of them and drawing one.
Since November, Charlton has lost five out of their last seven competitive games, drawing two and losing five. Since their 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in October, Brighton has not lost in three away games, winning two of them.
Charlton vs Brighton Betting tips :
- Tip 1: Result – Brighton
- Tip 2: Both teams to score – Yes (Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings between the two teams.)
- Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in five of their last seven meetings.)
Charlton vs Brighton Lineups :
Charlton Athletic:
- MacGillivray;
- Clare, Lavelle, Iniss, Sessegnon;
- Dobson, Payne, Fraser;
- Kirk, Aneke, Rak-Sakyi
Brighton & Hove Albion:
- Steele;
- Lamptey, Dunk, Colwill, Estupinian;
- Caicedo, Gilmour;
- Undav, Trossard, Mitoma;
- Enciso
Charlton vs Brighton Where to Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |