Charlton vs Portsmouth Prediction & Betting Tips

Charlton vs Portsmouth Match Preview

Charlton return home after a difficult run that has left them searching for stability on both sides of the pitch. Portsmouth arrive with their own inconsistencies, including two recent defeats, and both teams come into this fixture trying to correct defensive issues. The head to head record leans towards Charlton at this venue, which adds intrigue to a match likely to be decided by fine margins.

Charlton Needing a Reset After Challenging Weeks

Charlton’s form shows a clear struggle to find rhythm. Heavy defeats to Coventry by 3-1, Stoke City by 3-0 and Southampton by 1-5 underline how exposed they have been defensively. Their 1-0 win over West Brom offered a moment of control at home, yet the follow up loss away to Wrexham by the same score suggested their attacking output has also dipped.

Home territory remains their best chance of rediscovering structure. They have shown previously that they can shut out Portsmouth at this venue, and their record in the head to head supports that possibility.

However, their recent results indicate they will need to manage the game carefully and avoid the stretched patterns that have hurt them.

Portsmouth Struggling to Build Momentum on the Road

Portsmouth come into this match after a mixed sequence. They were competitive in their 3-1 win at home to Millwall but followed that with defeats to Sheffield United by 3-0 and Bristol City by 1-0. The 3-2 loss at Hull City showed they can threaten in open games yet also concede heavily when put under pressure.

Their away form remains unpredictable. The 0-0 draw with Wrexham presented a more controlled performance but was followed by the defeat at Sheffield United, which highlighted recurring problems with defensive shape. Portsmouth can generate chances but often leave gaps that opponents exploit.

Charlton vs Portsmouth Prediction

Charlton to win to nil at 3.40 odds stands out as the main selection, supported directly by the betting tips. They recorded a 1-0 home win as recently as early November and have kept Portsmouth out in two of the last three meetings at this ground, including the 2-0 win in August 2024.

Portsmouth have failed to score in two of their last three matches and their away form continues to be erratic, which strengthens the case for Charlton shutting them out.

The second pick, under 2.5 goals at 1.67 odds, fits naturally with both sides’ recent records. Charlton have been involved in several low scoring games when playing at home and Portsmouth have produced two scoreless efforts in their last run of fixtures. The head to head history also leans towards controlled encounters, with two of the last three meetings at this venue finishing with two goals or fewer.

The correct score of Charlton 1-0 at 7.00 odds aligns with that theme. Charlton’s most recent home win came by the same result and Portsmouth’s struggle to find attacking rhythm away from home increases the likelihood of a narrow scoreline. A single goal separating the sides feels consistent with how both teams have approached their recent matches.

Peter Green- December 2, 2025

Charlton vs Portsmouth Betting Tips

Charlton to Win To Nil

OK

3.40 Odds

Under 2.5 goals

OK

1.67 Odds

Correct score: Charlton 1-0

OK

7.00 Odds