Charlton Athletic vs Portsmouth: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Charlton Athletic vs Portsmouth in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 GMT match.

• Fixture: Charlton Athletic vs Portsmouth

• Date: Saturday, 06 December 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 GMT

• Venue: The Valley

Charlton Athletic are coming off a tough run of form, with four losses in their last five games, but they did manage a win against West Bromwich Albion at home. This could give them a bit of confidence going into this match. With their predicted 3-1-4-2 formation, they'll likely look to be solid at the back and hit Portsmouth on the counter, with Olaofe and Carey leading the charge up top.

Portsmouth, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results, with a win, a draw, and three losses in their recent outings. They'll be without several players due to injury, which might affect their team balance. Playing a 4-2-3-1, they'll aim to control the game through the middle with Swift and Pack, while relying on the pace of Murphy and Lang to create chances. It's set to be a tight affair, but Portsmouth might just edge it.

Charlton Athletic have been struggling lately, with four losses in their last five games. Their only win came against West Bromwich Albion at home, which might give them a slight boost in confidence. However, the heavy defeats against Southampton and Stoke City could still be lingering in their minds, making it a tough challenge to turn things around quickly.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Coventry City (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Stoke City (A)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Southampton (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Wrexham (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)

Portsmouth have had a mixed run of form, with a win, a draw, and three losses in their recent matches. Their victory against Millwall at home shows they can be competitive, but the losses to Bristol City, Sheffield United, and Hull City indicate some inconsistency. They'll need to find a way to string together more positive results to build momentum.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Bristol City (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Sheffield United (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Millwall (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Hull City (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Wrexham (H)

The head-to-head record between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth is not available in the provided data, so it's difficult to draw any conclusions about their past encounters. Without this information, we can only focus on their current form and predicted lineups to make our predictions. It's a shame we don't have that historical context, but it's all about what happens on the pitch come match day.

• Amari'i Bell (Muscle) - Doubt

• Charlie Kelman (Muscle) - Doubt

• Reece Burke (Foot) - Doubt

• Josh Edwards (Ankle) - Doubt

• Matt Godden (Knee) - Doubt

• Connor Ogilvie (Knee) - Out

• Andre Dozzell (Suspended) - Out

• Thomas Waddingham (Hip) - Out

• Jacob Farrell (Groin) - Doubt

• Harvey Blair (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Franco Umeh (Leg) - Doubt

• Conor Shaughnessy (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Kaminski (GK), Ramsay (DF), Gillesphey (DF), Jones (DF), Coventry (MF), Bree (MF), Bell (if fit) (MF), Knibbs (MF), Campbell (MF), Carey (AT), Olaofe (AT)

Charlton Athletic are expected to line up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, with Kaminski in goal and a back three of Ramsay, Gillesphey, and Jones. This setup should allow them to be solid defensively while using the pace of Campbell, Olaofe, and Knibbs to exploit spaces on the counter-attack.

• Predicted lineup: Schmid (GK), Williams (DF), Knight (DF), Poole (DF), Swanson (DF), Swift (MF), Pack (MF), Lang (MF), Segecic (MF), Murphy (MF), Bishop (AT)

Portsmouth are likely to stick with their 4-2-3-1 formation, with Schmid between the sticks and a back four of Williams, Knight, Poole, and Swanson. This should provide a solid foundation, allowing Pack and Swift to control the midfield, while Murphy, Lang, and Bishop look to create and score goals.

• Tanto Olaofe vs Josh Knight: Olaofe's pace and movement will be tested against Knight's defensive solidity.

• Conor Coventry vs John Swift: Coventry's energy in midfield will be crucial against Swift's playmaking abilities.

• James Bree (Charlton Athletic): Bree's creativity on the right will be vital for Charlton's attacking transitions.

• Marlon Pack (Portsmouth): Pack's ability to provide support for the defence could be the key to keeping Charlton at bay.

Charlton Athletic vs Portsmouth at 13:30 GMT on Saturday, 06 December 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports+

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Charlton Athletic 1-2 Portsmouth in this match

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