Tottenham Hotspur FC vs. Charlton Athletic FC

Tottenham Hotspur enter this Carabao Cup second-round tie as clear favorites after a 3-0 Premier League loss to Brentford, prompting manager Roberto De Zerbi to rotate heavily with up to nine changes expected. Multiple first-team players including Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro, Pape Sarr, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons, and Wilson Odobert remain sidelined or are being rested due to injury or fitness concerns. Charlton Athletic, a Championship side, arrive with momentum from their recent upset victory over West Ham but face a significant step up in quality at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The home side’s greater depth and attacking options underpin the market’s strong preference for a Spurs win, while Charlton’s realistic path relies on defensive organization and counter-attacking opportunities against a rotated lineup.