Charlton Athletic v Leyton Orient: Prediction, tips and bet builder

Charlton were an established Premier League side not that long ago, but a combination of poor results, ownership issues and debt have seen the club slump down to the third tier.

The Addicks have an opportunity to end their five-year Championship exile on Sunday when they take on a club on the rise in Leyton Orient.

The O’s are in the midst of a footballing renaissance as they look to secure their second promotion in three years.

Orient were as low as the National League six years ago, yet they currently find themselves just one win away from securing Championship football.

What makes their play-off run even more impressive is the fact they sat in the relegation zone as recently as November. Orient spent almost as much time in the bottom four as they did the top six, yet that didn’t stop them from progressing all the way to this play-off final.

Orient were not expecting to be in this position and therefore, have nothing to lose. That makes them an incredibly dangerous proposition at Wembley as they look to secure second-tier football for the first time in 43 years.

Instead, the pressure will be firmly on Charlton. Considering their fanbase, profile and history, you could argue that the Addicks are too big for League One.

Here we pick out some of our best tips for this juicy play-off final, and if you put it into a Betway bet builder you’ll get odds of around 16/1.

Charlton Athletic v Leyton Orient bet builder

Leyton Orient to win - 13/5

Charlie Kelman anytime goalscorer – 13/2

Over 2.5 cards – 2/5

One goal winning margin – 11/4

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Leyton Orient are coming into this fixture with serious momentum under their wings. The club are unbeaten in nine, winning seven of those matches – including the victory over Stockport in the play-off semi-final.

The O’s have scored three of more goals in four of those seven wins, further underlining the amount of confidence and momentum in their corner.

Charlie Kelman will be the key threat for Orient on Sunday. The 23-year-old has been instrumental for the club, scoring 23 goals and winning the League One golden boot.

The American scored twice in the play-off semi-final against Stockport and has eight goal contributions in his last seven appearances. We’re backing Kelman to find the back of the net at Wembley.

Play-off finals are tense affairs and when tensions get too high, there’s always capacity for bookings.
Orient’s recent upturn in bookings, makes us lean towards the over 2.5 cards market. 

The O’s have been on the receiving end of 12 bookings across their last three matches – including five against Stockport in the second leg of their semi-final.

Lastly, we are backing the match to be one by a single goal. Six of the previous eight League One play-off finals were all decided by a goal, with the 2-1 scoreline landing on four occasions.

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