Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea — FA Cup Tip Preview (10 January 2026)
Quick tips
- Chelsea -1.5 — min odds 1.99
- Over 3 Goals — min odds 1.88
Tip 1 — Chelsea -1.5 (min odds 1.99)
Rationale: Chelsea should be significantly stronger on paper. Charlton arrive off a poor run in the Championship and a disappointing derby defeat to Fulham under new manager Liam Rosenior, which increases the chance of another setback. Chelsea are likely to field a strong XI for this FA Cup tie and have the quality to control the game. Backing Chelsea to win by at least two goals (-1.5 handicap) is the primary play given the gap in class and squad depth.
Tip 2 — Over 3 Goals (min odds 1.88)
Rationale: Chelsea’s recent matches have been high-scoring affairs, with both teams on the scoresheet in 9 of their last 11 fixtures. Charlton, while inconsistent, can still find the net and that opens up the possibility of a high total. Combining Chelsea’s attacking threat and occasional defensive lapses suggests the match has a strong chance of producing four or more goals. The Over 3 selection captures that expectation.
How to approach these tips
If you prefer a single focus, the handicap on Chelsea (-1.5) is the sharper selection based on squad difference. If you like matchflow bets, the Over 3 Goals is supported by recent scoring patterns. You can also combine both selections as a double for higher returns, but remember combined bets are inherently riskier.
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