Charlton Athletic host London rivals, Leyton Orient in the stand-out fixture in week two of 2024-25 League One.
Victory could see Charlton climb into the top six depending upon results elsewhere, whilst Orient look to move up the table from their 18th-placed position in the table.
Team News
Matty Godden could return for Charlton after he missed their last two matches with a hamstring injury.
Miles Leaburn remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Leyton Orient have no fresh injury concerns to report but manager, Richie Wellens will look to rotate his squad following their Carabao Cup win over Newport County in midweek.
When is Kick-Off?
Charlton entertain Leyton Orient at The Valley on Saturday 17 August at 12:30pm BST, live on Sky Sports+ in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Charlton won four of their last six league meetings against Leyton Orient (W4, L2).
- Leyton Orient have won one of their last six league visits to Charlton (W1, L5).
- The team playing at home has gone on to win each of the last five meetings between Charlton and Orient.
- Charlton are looking to win their first two league fixtures of a new season for the first time since August 2019.
- Leyton Orient have won just one of their last five London derbies against senior teams in all competitions (W1, D1, L3).
Prediction
Although they were clinical in their league win at Wigan last weekend, Charlton simply need to show that quality unlike in their Carabao Cup loss to Birmingham in midweek, despite their preference to not have most of the possession.
Orient meanwhile were unlucky to lose to Bolton through a goalkeeping error but they do look well-placed to fight for a top-ten finish, especially after their ruthless demolition of Newport with composed finishing and enjoyable build-up play.
Throw in the fact that this is a London derby and I can see a great battle ensuing but if Orient can dominate possession with their sharp finishing, I can see them taking a win.
Prediction: Charlton 1-2 Leyton Orient
Result: Charlton 1-0 Leyton Orient
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