Charlton vs Portsmouth
Charlton and Portsmouth settle for stalemate
Neither side could find a breakthrough in a goalless Championship clash.
The Championship encounter between Charlton and Portsmouth ended in a 0-0 draw, with neither team managing to score. This result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow home win, leaving both sides to share the spoils in a tight contest.
Outcome probability
Charlton and Portsmouth face off in what promises to be a closely contested league match. Both teams have shown mixed form this season, but Charlton's recent home performances and stronger league standing suggest they hold the upper hand.
Match factors
Charlton missing key attackers and defenders
Charlton's confirmed absences include key attackers Godden and Kelman, plus three defenders, weakening depth and attacking options.
Lloyd Jones excels as goal-scoring defender
Jones has 2 goals in 5 games, well above league defender average of 0.22 goals per player.
Charlton's recent home form strong with clean sheets
Charlton kept 2 clean sheets in last 3 home games, supporting predicted 1-0 home win.
Charlton's midfield creativity key to breaking down Portsmouth
Ahearne-Grant and Carey provide creative spark and set-piece threat, crucial against Portsmouth's leaky defense.
Portsmouth's lack of top scorers limits goal threat
Portsmouth has no listed top scorers, reducing their likelihood to score against Charlton's defense.
The context
This fixture is part of the regular season, with Charlton currently sitting 5th in the league with 11 points from 6 games, while Portsmouth find themselves 17th with 6 points from 5 games. Historically, Charlton have a slight edge in their head-to-head meetings, having won 8 of the 16 encounters against Portsmouth's 5 wins and 3 draws.
Key insights
L. Jones
Charlton
Jones is an unusually prolific defender with 2 goals in 5 games, making him a key set-piece threat.
Championship 26/272 goals in 5 appearances, 0.4 goals/game
Karlan Ahearne-Grant
Charlton
Ahearne-Grant provides creativity and set-piece delivery, contributing both goals and assists.
Championship 26/271 goal and 1 assist in 5 appearances, 0.2 goals/game, 0.2 assists/game
Analysis
Charlton's home form has been solid, with two clean sheets in their last three home games, indicating a sturdy defence likely to frustrate Portsmouth's attack. Portsmouth, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistent goal-scoring threats, lacking standout scorers this season. Charlton's midfield creativity, led by Karlan Ahearne-Grant and Sonny Carey, could be the key to breaking down Portsmouth's defence. Defender Lloyd Jones stands out as a goal threat himself, having scored twice this season, a notable tally for a defender.
Key facts
- 1.Charlton have won 8 of 16 meetings against Portsmouth, who have won 5, with 3 draws.
- 2.Charlton are 5th in the league with 11 points from 6 games (W3 D2 L1).
- 3.Portsmouth are 17th with 6 points from 5 games (W2 L3).
- 4.Charlton average 1.83 points per game compared to Portsmouth's 1.20.
- 5.Charlton have kept 2 clean sheets in their last 3 home matches.
- 6.Lloyd Jones, a Charlton defender, has scored 2 goals in 5 appearances this season.
- 7.Karlan Ahearne-Grant contributes both goals and assists, enhancing Charlton's attacking threat.
- 8.Portsmouth lack a standout goal scorer this season, limiting their offensive threat.
Prediction
The prediction is a narrow 1-0 win for Charlton, with the goal likely coming in the first half. The match is expected to be tight, with a total of around four cards anticipated, reflecting a competitive but disciplined encounter. Despite the low confidence in this call due to limited match history and close probabilities for other outcomes, Charlton's form and home advantage tip the scales in their favour.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Charlton
Away — Portsmouth
No standout top scorers flagged for Portsmouth
The verdict
In summary, Charlton's stronger league position, recent home defensive solidity, and creative midfield edge make them favourites to claim all three points. Portsmouth will need to tighten up defensively and find a way to unlock Charlton's backline if they are to avoid a narrow defeat.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Shein
Meghoma
Shade
Alli
Yellow Card
Devlin
Adams
Yellow Card
Leaburn
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 17 |
| 8 |  Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 13 |
| 9 |  Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 12 |
| 10 |  Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +1 | 11 |
| 17 |  Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| 18 |  Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 19 |  Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
Match Statistics
Charlton
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5L. JonesD
- 6C. CoventryM
- 7T. CampbellM
- 9K. Ahearne-GrantM
- 11M. LeaburnF
- 13A. OkonkwoG
- 18I. MesíkD
- 19M. AlliM
- 20D. McNamaraD
- 34O. SkippM
- 44Tyler BindonD
Substitutes
- 8H. KnibbsM
- 14S. CareyM
- 16T. OumaM
- 17A. BellD
- 21T. BrooksG
- 23C. KelmanF
- 26J. Rankin-CostelloM
- 32A. MwambaD
- 35R. NkengF
Portsmouth
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2Benjamin ArthurD
- 6C. ShaughnessyD
- 7M. PackM
- 9C. BishopF
- 10A. SegecicM
- 11A. KamaraM
- 16J. MeghomaD
- 17T. ShadeM
- 19R. SheinM
- 24T. DevlinD
- 31D. BielicaG
Substitutes
- 1N. SchmidG
- 5R. PooleD
- 8J. SwiftM
- 22Z. SwansonD
- 25R. Kavuma McQueenF
- 27O. BaileyM
- 37I. MohamedM
- 38E. AdamsM
- 55M. DiaD
Charlton
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Okonkwo | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Campbell | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1/2 |
| L. Jones | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Coventry | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| D. McNamara | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| O. Skipp | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Tyler Bindon | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Ahearne-Grant | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2/4 |
| C. Kelman | F | 14 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Leaburn | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| M. Alli | M | 76 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| I. Mesík | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Carey | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Ouma | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Rankin-Costello | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Mwamba | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Nkeng | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Knibbs | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Bell | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Brooks | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Portsmouth
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Pack | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| D. Bielica | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| R. Kavuma McQueen | F | 16 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/2 |
| T. Devlin | D | 85 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| C. Shaughnessy | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Benjamin Arthur | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Swanson | D | 16 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Segecic | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| C. Bishop | F | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| E. Adams | M | 21 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Meghoma | D | 74 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Kamara | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| T. Shade | M | 74 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| R. Shein | M | 69 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| R. Poole | D | 5 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Dia | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Schmid | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Swift | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Bailey | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Mohamed | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Charlton vs Portsmouth?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Charlton to win against Portsmouth.
- What score did Fipster predict for Charlton vs Portsmouth?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Charlton 1–0 Portsmouth.
- What were the win probabilities for Charlton vs Portsmouth?
- Fipster's model gave Charlton a 35% chance of winning, Portsmouth a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.