Portsmouth vs Charlton Athletic prediction, odds & betting tips – 29/12/2025

Sitting on the edge of the relegation zone, Portsmouth welcome Charlton Athletic, who have a five-point lead over the hosts in the bottom half of the Championship table, to Fratton Park on Monday, 29 December. Keep close tabs on EFL Championship predictions after analysing our key Portsmouth vs Charlton Athletic tips below.

Portsmouth vs Charlton Athletic prediction: Spoils to be shared in Portsea Island

• Portsmouth have drawn successive matches in the Championship.
• Pompey have tasted just one defeat across their last five home outings.
• Charlton are winless in four of their last five games (W1, D1, L3).
• The Addicks have conceded the second fewest goals in the bottom half of the table (27).

Correct score prediction: Portsmouth 1-1 Charlton Athletic

Despite back-to-back draws, Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has steadied his ship after a run of three successive losses. Pompey now sit in 22nd place, winning 22 points from as many matches. A victory will boost their morale heading into the new year, but facing Charlton will be no walk in the park. The Addicks have had their own problem of late, winning just once across their last eight fixtures. A draw with Birmingham halted their five-match losing streak, before the narrow win over Oxford United drew sighs of relief. However, they slipped back to losing ways last time out in a 1-0 defeat to Norwich City. Both sides have struggled to consistently find the back of the net in recent weeks. A draw is perhaps the most probable scenario in this battle at Fratton Park.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Pompey with the bookies advantage

• HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.4%
• DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
• AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.2%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change Portsmouth have scored only four goals across their last five matches, while failing to keep a clean sheet in eight consecutive games. Bookies assign them with 13/10 (2.30) odds, suggesting a 43.4% chance of success. Charlton are in search of a first win in seven trips away from home in the Championship. They are assigned with odds of 21/10 (3.10), implying a minority 32.2% win probability rate. Don’t forget to check out more of our football betting tips after going through our Portsmouth vs Charlton Athletic predictions.

Most recent H2Hs: First Championship H2H in over 25 years

The last time Portsmouth and Charlton met in English league’s second-tier was back in April 2000. Each of their last 12 meetings have been played in EFL League One, with their last two meetings ending in draws.

Portsmouth preview: Seven players missing

Connor Ogilvie, Conor Shaughnessy, Florian Bianchini, Jacob Farrell, Josh Knight, John Murray and Thomas Waddingham are sidelined for Pompey with injuries. Predicted lineup: Schmid (GK), Devlin, Matthews, Poole, Swanson, Dozzell, Kosznovsky, Lang, Chaplin, Blair & Bishop

• Portsmouth 1-1 QPR (EFL Championship)
• Derby 1-1 Portsmouth (EFL Championship)
• Portsmouth 2-1 Blackburn Rovers (EFL Championship)
• Swansea 1-0 Portsmouth (EFL Championship)
• Portsmouth 0-1 Bristol City (EFL Championship)

Charlton preview: Can they extend their gap over the relegation spots?

In contrast, Charlton have only three players absent for this clash: Matt Godden, Kayne Ramsey and Joshua Edwards. Predicted lineup: Kaminski (GK), Gillesphey, Jones, Gough, Coventry, Anderson, Carey, Bree, Bell, Olaofe & Leaburn

• Norwich 1-0 Charlton (EFL Championship)
• Charlton 1-0 Oxford United (EFL Championship)
• Birmingham 1-1 Charlton (EFL Championship)
• Charlton 1-2 Middlesbrough (EFL Championship)
• Coventry 3-1 Charlton (EFL Championship)

Player to watch: Sonny Carey

Charlton midfielder Carey is a mainstay in Nathan Jones’ lineup. The trust poured in the versatile 24-year-old has paid off for the Addicks, with five goals and one assist to his name this term. If Charlton are to count their chances of victory, Carey has the task of winning midfield battles/