Prediction for match Charlton Athletic — Portsmouth

Match Analysis: Charlton Athletic vs Portsmouth

On December 6, 2025, Charlton Athletic will face Portsmouth in the English Championship. Bookmakers have set the odds for a Charlton Athletic win at 2.12, a draw at 3.34, and a Portsmouth victory at 3.38. The implied probabilities are as follows: Charlton Athletic - 44.21%, draw - 28.06%, Portsmouth - 27.73%. These figures suggest a slight advantage for Charlton Athletic based on pre-match expectations, although the gap between the teams is not significant. Interestingly, the odds for a draw and a Portsmouth win are nearly identical, adding extra intrigue to the match. Given the recent results of both teams, this promises to be a tense encounter.

Team Results and Statistics

Looking at recent performances, Charlton Athletic lost 1-3 to Coventry (29.11.2025), 0-3 to Stoke City (25.11.2025), and 1-5 to Southampton (22.11.2025) in their last three matches. Meanwhile, Portsmouth lost 0-1 to Bristol City (29.11.2025), were defeated 0-3 by Sheffield United (26.11.2025), but managed a 3-1 victory over Millwall (22.11.2025). In terms of average statistics over the last five games, Charlton Athletic had 39.8% possession, committed 12.6 fouls, 2 offsides, and received 2 yellow cards per match. Portsmouth averaged 45.2% possession, 10.8 fouls, 1.2 offsides, and 2.4 yellow cards. The last head-to-head match took place on August 3, 2024, where Charlton Athletic emerged victorious with a 2-0 win. These stats indicate that both teams struggle with discipline, and Charlton Athletic notably lags in possession.

Goal Totals Statistics

The goal profiles of both teams over the last five matches show moderate scoring: Charlton Athletic has an average total of 3 goals per match, while Portsmouth has 2.6. Charlton Athletic scores an average of 0.6 goals and concedes 2.4, whereas Portsmouth scores 1 and concedes 1.6. Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 games, indicating a tendency towards high-scoring matches. In the first half, Charlton Athletic had over 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5 games, Portsmouth in only 1 out of 5. In the second half, Charlton Athletic had no games with over 1.5 goals, while Portsmouth had 2 out of 5. In terms of goal intervals, Charlton Athletic most frequently scores between 31-45 minutes (50%) and concedes between 16-30 minutes (50%). Portsmouth's goals are spread across four intervals: 16-30, 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 minutes - each at 22%. Both teams are most vulnerable to conceding between 16-30 minutes (50% each). Considering the average scoring, the over 2.5 goals trend for both sides, and the distribution of goals by halves, betting on over 2.5 goals seems logical. The odds for this event are 2.17.

Corner Totals Analysis

Charlton Athletic averages 2.4 corners per game, while Portsmouth averages 4.8, totaling 7.2. In their last five matches, Charlton Athletic had over 9.5 corners only once, and Portsmouth twice. The closest line to the average total is 7.5, with options for over 7.5 corners at 1.28 and under 7.5 at 3.10. Charlton Athletic is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.87. Based on the statistics, a high overall corner total is not expected, and Portsmouth is likely to have the edge in this aspect, given their averages and frequency of exceeding 9.5 corners. However, a bet on over 7.5 corners appears most balanced based on the data presented.