Newcastle versus Charlton at St James Park is Saturday's second televised match and two more nervy sides, certainly with regards their Premiership form, would be hard to find.

The struggling Londoners beat Bolton in the Carling Cup in midweek but will be looking to find some Premiership respite at St James Park against a United side who have hardly been world beaters themselves this season.

The statistics make depressing reading for fans of both clubs. Iain Dowie's men remain anchored to the foot of the table, with last Saturday's disappointing goalless home draw against fellow strugglers Watford preceding the encouraging win over the Trotters.

Glenn Roeder's erratic side beat Portsmouth in the Carling Cup but it is difficult to read too much into a game that was played in farcically wet conditions.

The fact is, Newcastle haven't won at home in the league since their opening day success over Wigan, and have lost three Premiership matches on the bounce. Can Charlton take advantage?

We think a draw will be the best the capital side can hope for and Betterbet.com's 11/5 encourages us to gamble on honours even.