Portsmouth vs Charlton Athletic Prediction and Betting Tips | December 29th 2025

Portsmouth will play host to Charlton Athletic at Fratton Park in the Championship on Monday. Both sides will seek to recover strength after dropping points in their previous matches.

Portsmouth vs Charlton Athletic Preview

Portsmouth were held at home to a 1-1 draw by QPR on Boxing Day, which kept them stuck in the relegation zone on 22 points. A win could have pushed them above water to the 21st spot, but here comes another breakthrough opportunity. Portsmouth will need to make the most of their home advantage to avoid dropping points.

Pompey have won once in their last three matches at home, drawing once and losing once. It doesn’t seem the right trend for a team in quest of progress in the standings. Portsmouth will be seeking their first win against Charlton Athletic since February 2021. Charlton had the final say in a 2-0 win when the sides met last in August 2024.

Charlton Athletic suffered a 1-0 defeat against Norwich on the road on Boxing Day. It was their third setback in five matches and sixth in 10 games. The visitors have managed just two wins in 10 games, which leaves them in the 17th spot on 27 points. Charlton could drop to the 20th position if they fail to win at Fratton Park.

The Addicks were promoted via the play-offs from League One to the Championship last season, and are hoping to make it to the top flight this term. However, with 19 rounds of matches left to play, it appears a tall order for Charlton Athletic, who are trailing the top spot by 27 points. However, the play-off qualification zone is within their reach.

Portsmouth vs Charlton Athletic Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Portsmouth have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five matches against Charlton Athletic.
• Portsmouth have drawn once and lost four times in their last five matches at home against Charlton Athletic.
• Portsmouth have won twice, drawn twice, and lost once in their last five matches at home.
• Charlton Athletic have drawn once and lost four times in their last five matches on the road.
• Portsmouth have won once, drawn twice, and lost twice in their last five matches, while Charlton Athletic have won once, drawn once, and lost thrice. Form Guide: Portsmouth – D-D-W-L-L, Charlton Athletic – L-W-D-L-L.

Portsmouth vs Charlton Athletic Prediction

Portsmouth are not in excellent shape currently, but they are used to playing against the visitors, which could help boost their confidence level.

Charlton Athletic will take confidence from their previous successes at Fratton Park, but their record on the road of late is cause for concern.

Portsmouth are expected to snatch a win due to home advantage and the desire to move out of the drop zone.

Prediction: Portsmouth 2-1 Charlton Athletic

Portsmouth vs Charlton Athletic Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Portsmouth to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Portsmouth to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Charlton Athletic to score - Yes

Edited by Peter P