Portsmouth vs Charlton Prediction 29 December 2025
🔊 The match between Portsmouth and Charlton promises to be an exciting clash in the Championship. Both clubs are eager to climb the table, which heightens their motivation. Portsmouth are in a tough spot, fighting to avoid relegation, while Charlton aim to solidify their mid-table standing. A fierce battle is anticipated from both sides, given the importance of the points at stake for each team.
Head-to-Head
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Portsmouth and Charlton:
- played 31 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 18, draws - 6;
- number of goals (home/away) - 31 against 45;
- average total goals in the match - 2.45.
Head-to-head statistics Portsmouth - Charlton

Portsmouth Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Championship, with Portsmouth hosting Queens Park Rangers. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Portsmouth vs Queens Park Rangers):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corners: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 9 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Portsmouth are going through a challenging period, sitting 22nd in the standings. The team has managed just five wins this season, alongside seven draws and ten losses. In their last five matches, they've secured only one victory. Their Achilles' heel is an inconsistent defense, conceding an average of 1.32 goals per game, which significantly outweighs their scoring rate of 0.86.
Match Results: Portsmouth

Charlton Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Championship, where Norwich hosted Charlton. The game concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Charlton vs Norwich):
- possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corners: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 17 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 0 vs 5.
Charlton sit in 17th place and have shown a more consistent performance compared to their opponent. Despite recent setbacks-securing two wins in their last five matches-the team displays fighting spirit on the pitch thanks to solid game organization and ball control skills. Their style of play reflects their persistence and determination to fight until the final whistle, even in challenging situations.
Match Results: Charlton
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 31;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 18, Draws - 6.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Charlton
- Matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- Wins: 5 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 23% vs 32%;
- Losses: 10 vs 9;
- Draws: 7 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 2;
- Losses: 5 vs 6;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
- Charlton have not won in 7 of their last 8 matches (Championship).
- Charlton have not won away in their last 6 matches (Championship).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1, away team - 1.45;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.45;
- Both teams scored: overall - 18 times; at home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Charlton
- Average total in the tournament: 2.18 vs 2.18;
- Average goals scored: 0.86 vs 0.95;
- Average first-half total: 0.41 vs 0.32;
- Average second-half total: 0.45 vs 0.64;
- Portsmouth: average home total in the tournament - 1;
- Charlton: average away total in the tournament - 0.75;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.2) vs 0.7 (away - 0.4).
- Portsmouth have conceded in 12 of their last 13 matches (Championship).
Corners Prediction
Portsmouth: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.36; at home - 6.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.5; at home - 6.6.
Charlton: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.59, away - 2.83;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.5; away - 2.8.
- Total over 8.5 corners has hit in Charlton's last five matches (Championship).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.88 (0.94 for home and away);
- Average total yellow cards at home ground - 3.4 (1.07 for home, 2.33 for away).
Portsmouth: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.09; at home - 1.92;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; at home - 2.2.
Charlton: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.09, away - 2.08;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; away - 2.4.
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (Current Season):
- The most common score in the tournament: 1-1 (47/274, 17.2%);
- Portsmouth at home most frequently finishes with scores of: 0-1, 1-0, or 1-2 (2/12, 16.7%);
- Charlton away most often plays to a score of: 1-1 (3/12, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top three outcomes:
1-1 - 13.26% (odds of 5.75)
1-0 - 12.81% (odds of 6.4)
0-0 - 11.42% (odds of 7.1)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, we can anticipate a tense encounter with a limited number of goals. Portsmouth need to capitalize on their home advantage to secure crucial points in their survival battle, but they struggle with converting chances in front of the opponent's goal. Given the low-scoring trends of both clubs (averaging less than one goal per game), the most likely scenario appears to be a total under 2.5 goals.