Charlton Athletic welcome Portsmouth to The Valley in a fixture both teams will view as a crucial opportunity to climb away from the relegation zone.
Charlton seeking to extend their strong historical record against Pompey. The Addicks have had the upper hand in recent meetings, and with both sides hovering in the lower half of the table, the stakes are high for this League One clash, kicking off at 7.45pm on Tuesday night.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on Charlton’s recent head-to-head edge and their marginally better attacking output this season, our top betting recommendations focus on home advantage and goals at both ends. We’re particularly confident in Charlton to win, given their superior record in this fixture and Portsmouth’s defensive vulnerabilities.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Athletic to win | 6/4 @ Betfair (40.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | We are backing Charlton because they’ve won 7 of the last 13 meetings, including 5 away. Portsmouth have just 1 win in their last 4 league games and have conceded 39 goals this season. |
| Both Teams To Score: Yes | 20/21 @ Bet365 (51.2%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | There could be value here as both teams have struggled defensively (Charlton 38 conceded, Portsmouth 39) and have attacking threats; 4 of the last 6 meetings have seen both teams score. |
| Correct Score 1-1 | 5/1 @ Bet365 (16.7%) | ⭐⭐ | This is a good value longshot considering the sides drew 2-2 and 0-0 in recent meetings, and both average just under a goal per game in their last 5 league outings. |
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Athletic | 18 | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 38 | -8 | 39 |
| Portsmouth | 21 | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 39 | -12 | 33 |
With just six points separating the sides and both hovering near the lower reaches of the table, this is a classic relegation six-pointer. Charlton have managed a slightly better return in front of goal (30 to 27), and their defensive record is fractionally superior, underlined by more clean sheets.
Potential Match-Winners
- Sonny Carey (Charlton) – Club’s top scorer with 7 goals and 30 big chance assists. Involved in a goal or assist every 4 matches, and starts nearly every game.
- Charlie Lee-Kelman (Charlton) – 4 goals from just 15 starts, boasting an outstanding 90% shot accuracy. The definition of clinical, even if used as a rotation option.
- Joshua Murphy (Portsmouth) – Chief creator, leading his side with 5 assists and 24 big chance assists. Consistently finds teammates in dangerous areas.
- Thomas Kaminski (Charlton) – Keeper with 85 saves and 11 clean sheets so far, providing the Addicks with a reliable last line of defence.
Head-to-Head: Last 6 Meetings
Charlton have had the edge in this fixture, winning three of the last 6, with only one loss to Portsmouth in that period.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 29/12/25 | Portsmouth 2-1 Charlton Athletic | League One |
| 24/02/24 | Charlton Athletic 0-0 Portsmouth | League One |
| 11/11/23 | Portsmouth 2-2 Charlton Athletic | League One |
| 01/01/23 | Portsmouth 1-3 Charlton Athletic | League One |
| 17/10/22 | Charlton Athletic 3-0 Portsmouth | League One |
| 31/01/22 | Portsmouth 1-2 Charlton Athletic | League One |
Conclusion
Given Charlton’s edge in both recent meetings and attacking output, this home fixture offers them a real chance to put distance between themselves and the relegation zone. Yet, both teams’ defensive frailties suggest goals at both ends are likely. Will Charlton’s superior head-to-head record prove decisive, or can Portsmouth spring a surprise? Our tip is to back the Addicks at 6/4 with Betfair (40.0% implied), with both teams likely to find the net.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.