Read our Charlton vs Portsmouth prediction with betting tips, lineups, and odds analysis. Discover the top value bets and key insights for this clash.
Charlton vs Portsmouth Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
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Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | The Valley, London |
A London date with a proper away following as Charlton host Portsmouth at The Valley in the English Championship, with over 3,000 travelling Pompey supporters selling out their allocation.
The Addicks sit fifth going into this one, but the early spark has faded. Nathan Jones has watched his side fail to win any of their last three league outings.
Portsmouth arrive down in 17th, though they steadied things last time out with a 2-0 home win over newly promoted Cardiff. Even so, they have lost four of their six competitive matches this term.
Goals have been the theme when these two meet, with Charlton seeing over 2.5 goals in eight of their last nine matches against Portsmouth in all competitions.
Charlton vs Portsmouth Form
Charlton flew out of the blocks with three straight wins over Derby, West Ham and Preston, before the wheels slowed with a 1-1 draw against West Brom, a 4-0 hammering at Stoke and a goalless draw with QPR. In that midweek stalemate they managed just 27% possession and failed to register a single shot on target, a worry with Miles Leaburn leading the line.
Pompey have been messy, losing four of their six competitive outings this season. They did respond well last weekend, beating Cardiff 2-0 at Fratton Park through Conor Shaughnessy and Marko Milovanovic. Adrian Segecic remains the creative hub in the engine room, with Portsmouth a side that racks up shots on a regular basis.
Charlton vs Portsmouth Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Charlton: B. Koumetio (Injured/out), C. Sichenje (Injured/out), K. Ramsay (Injured/out), N. Chalobah (Injured/out), W. Mannion (Injured/out), C. Kelman (Unfit/doubtful), J. Edwards (Unfit/doubtful)
Portsmouth: T. Waddingham (Injured/out), J. Farrell (Injured/out), M. Kosznovszky (Injured/out), F. Umeh-Chibueze (Injured/out), K. Anderson (Injured/out), C. Ogilvie (Injured/out), J. Murphy (Injured/out), L. Brooke-Smith (Injured/out)
Charlton
Charlie Kelman and Josh Edwards are both closing in on returns to first-team action, while Dan McNamara could come back into the squad after serving his one-match suspension. Nathan Jones is expected to name an unchanged starting XI for the visit of Portsmouth.
Portsmouth
Winger Luke Brooke-Smith is a big miss after suffering a leg fracture in a training-ground injury. Daniel Bielica has taken over from Nicolas Schmid between the sticks and continues in goal for the visitors.
Charlton vs Portsmouth Predicted Lineup
Charlton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Okonkwo; Bell, Bindon, Jones, Mesík; Skipp, Coventry; Campbell, Carey, Grant; Leaburn
Portsmouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Bielica; Meghoma, Shaughnessy, Arthur, Devlin; Shein, Pack; Shade, Segecic, Kamara; Marezi
Charlton vs Portsmouth Key Stats & Match Facts
Charlton have seen over 2.5 goals in eight of their last nine matches against Portsmouth in all competitions.
There have been 27+ shots taken in four of Charlton's last six Championship matches.
There have been 27+ shots taken in four of Portsmouth's last five Championship matches.
Portsmouth have scored in 11 consecutive away league matches, their longest away scoring run in league competition since April 2019.
Charlton have failed to score in two consecutive league matches and are looking to avoid three straight league outings without a goal for the first time since March 2023.
Charlton vs Portsmouth Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has the feel of a tight, low-scoring afternoon. Our engine narrowly favours the visitors, with Portsmouth priced at 7/4 with Betfred against Charlton at 172/100 with 10Bet, and it points to a 1-0 home win. That said, the numbers make this one of the tighter calls on the card, so expect little between them.
Best Bets
Adrian Segecic to have over 1.5 shots on target for Portsmouth. Segecic starts as Portsmouth's central attacking midfielder and is integral to an attack that averages 16 shots per game. With Pompey expected to see plenty of the ball in the opposition half, their chief creator is well placed to test the goalkeeper more than once.
Rocco Robert Shein to have over 1.5 shots for Portsmouth. Portsmouth's tactical profile leans heavily on shooting from range, and regular starter Shein is more than happy to have a go from midfield. That style makes a couple of efforts from the deep-lying man look a strong shout in this one.
Charlton vs Portsmouth Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder backs a Charlton home win, Charlie Kelman to score anytime, both teams to score, and Ebou Adams to be shown a card at The Valley.
The home win anchors the ticket, with the Addicks a threat here having taken 27+ shots in four of their last six Championship matches.
Kelman is closing in on a return to first-team action and is picked as a live attacking option to find the net for Charlton.
Both teams to score fits the pattern of this fixture, with Marezi having scored in two of his last three Championship apps and Portsmouth racking up the shots.
A booking for Adams rounds it off, with the midfield battle likely to be a stubborn, niggly affair in the engine room.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 33/1 and is as short as 20/1 elsewhere.
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Charlton vs Portsmouth Talking Points
There is a subplot here, with Charlton having signed 12 new players in the summer window, including former Portsmouth loanee Millenic Alli. Pompey come in fresh too, having enjoyed a full seven-day rest after their scheduled midweek fixture was postponed, and the word from their camp is that ball control and tactical flexibility will be vital against Charlton's compact shape. That freshness could matter against an Addicks side who looked laboured in a goalless draw with QPR, mustering just 27% possession and no shots on target, so the visitors will fancy dominating the ball in the opposition half.
Charlton vs Portsmouth Predictions FAQs
When is the Charlton vs Portsmouth English Championship game?
The match takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026, kicking off at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Charlton vs Portsmouth being played?
Charlton vs Portsmouth is being played at The Valley in London.
What competition is Charlton vs Portsmouth in?
The match is part of the English Championship.
What is the predicted score for Charlton vs Portsmouth?
Our prediction points to a 1-0 home win for Charlton, though this is one of the tighter calls on the card with Portsmouth narrowly favoured by the win market odds.
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