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Charlton Athletic are hoping to maintain their 100% start to the Championship season when they take on West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns on Wednesday night.
The Addicks are the only team to have won their first three games, as they sit pretty at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, West Brom's own perfect start was wiped out by a 3-1 defeat at Middlesbrough last time out.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
West Bromwich Albion vs. Charlton Athletic key stats
- West Brom have lost their last two games in all competitions.
- Charlton have won four of five matches across all competitions this season (L1).
- Charlton are unbeaten in five Championship H2Hs (W1, D4).
West Bromwich Albion vs. Charlton Athletic preview: Another Addicks win?
West Brom vs Charlton — Tale of the Tape
| West Brom | vs | Charlton |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 1st |
| 6 | Points | 9 |
| 6 | Goals For | 5 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 8th | Home / Away Rank | 6th |
After a bright start winning their first three games in all competitions, West Brom have suffered on two trips to the North East with Newcastle United knocking them out of the Carabao Cup and Middlesbrough ending their unbeaten league start.
The Baggies need to turn their form around quickly, but table-toppers Charlton will not make it easy for them on their own patch.
James Morrison has been backed in the transfer market with Toby Collyer the latest recruit, and it remains unclear whether he will be thrown straight into the starting XI or have to settle for a spot on the bench.
West Brom have also reported no fresh injury concerns at the time of writing, which will help Morrison's cause.
The same cannot be said for Charlton though, as Nathaniel Chalobah and Miles Leaburn were forced off with injuries in their most recent 1-0 win at home to Preston North End.
There will not be too much concern though after the start the Addicks have made, and they will be aiming for a fourth straight league win which would keep them at the top of the table in its early stages.
Nathan Jones is doing a great job considering Charlton finished 19th last season, and he too has been backed in the transfer market.
It remains to be seen whether anyone else will join either club before the deadline though.
West Bromwich Albion vs. Charlton Athletic form guide & betting tips
| West Brom | vs | Charlton |
|---|---|---|
WWL |
Form | WWW |
| 6 | Points | 9 |
| 7th | Form Table | 1st |
| 6 | Goals For | 5 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 2 |
WWWLL |
Form (All Comps) | WWWLW |
Whispers predicts: West Bromwich Albion 1-3 Charlton Athletic
West Brom are 4/5 favourites to win, but given Charlton's strong start to the season, we fancy them to get a result.
Double chance – Draw/Charlton at 11/10 (2.10) offers great value in our eyes, while BTTS – Yes at 1/1 (2.00) could also come through as it has done in each of West Brom's five games in all competitions this season.
Over 3.5 goals at 14/5 (3.80) is our final pick, with four of those matches also producing four or more goals including the last three.
Overall, we are predicting a 3-1 Charlton victory, which is available at 45/1 (46.00).
> BTTS – Yes at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Double chance – Draw/Charlton at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 3.5 goals at 14/5 (3.80) | Likelihood: Possible