Charlton Athletic
- Charlton are unbeaten in their last two games, having won 1-0 against Stoke City last time out.
- Charlton are 18th in the Championship table, sitting on 39 points from 31 games, making them a more stable ship than Portsmouth, who are 20th with six fewer points and two games in hand.
- The Valley has been a happy hunting ground for Charlton, who have won seven, drawn four and lost four at home this season, conceding under a goal per game.
Portsmouth
- Portsmouth are winless in their last two away matches, taking just one point.
- John Mousinho has had a dramatic effect on Portsmouth since taking over in January 2023, moulding them into the Championship’s most exciting team and one that can beat anyone on their day.
- Mousinho’s Pompey play a high-octane 4-2-3-1 system, they press relentlessly, attack directly and have a physical intensity about them, particularly on the counter-attack.
Head-to-Head
Portsmouth have had the better of Charlton in recent years, beating them 2-1 at home in the Championship and going unbeaten in the last three head-to-head encounters , but this could be a different story.
Key Players
- Sonny Carey is their top scorer for the season with seven in 31 Championship games.
- Pompey’s top scorer is Adrian Segecic with five goals in 24 games.
- Ebou Adams has been in form of late, netting two of Portsmouth’s last five goals.
Betting Insights
- The Addicks are the bookmaker’s favorite at 2.22, with Pompey just 3.35 and the draw at 3.1.
- Both teams to score and under 2.5 goals look good options at 1.8 and 1.62, respectively.
Prediction
We feel Charlton’s home advantage , defensive organization and set-piece prowess will just tip the scales in their favour, but this has all the hallmarks of a tactical stalemate.
