Charlton Athletic vs Portsmouth

Expert Analysis: Charlton Athletic vs Portsmouth

The upcoming football match between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth on December 6, 2025, promises to be a closely contested affair. Based on the provided data, several betting predictions can be made for this encounter. Both teams have shown a tendency towards defensive play, as indicated by the high probability of neither team scoring in either half. Additionally, the expectation of fewer cards suggests disciplined gameplay. The average total goals expected is 2.84, with a slightly higher likelihood of goals being scored in the first half compared to the second.

Prediction Analysis

• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 95.20% – The odds suggest that the second half is likely to be defensively oriented, with minimal goal-scoring opportunities.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 90.00% – A strong possibility exists that both teams will focus on defense early in the game, potentially leading to a low-scoring first half.
• Under 5.5 Cards: 77.50% – The match is expected to see disciplined play from both sides, resulting in fewer cards than average.
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 74.50% – Portsmouth may struggle to find the back of the net early on, indicating a tough start for the away side.
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: 70.30% – Despite defensive tendencies, there is a reasonable chance that at least one goal will be scored by halftime.
• Over 1.5 Goals: 66.80% – The match could see more than one goal being scored, suggesting some offensive opportunities will be capitalized upon.
• Under 4.5 Cards: 66.20% – Consistent with earlier predictions, the game is expected to have fewer disciplinary actions.
• Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 63.30% – Portsmouth might find it challenging to score in the latter stages of the match.
• Under 2.5 Goals: 53.80% – The overall match is likely to be low-scoring, aligning with defensive strategies from both teams.

Averages and Trends

• Avg. Total Goals: 2.84 – The match is anticipated to yield around three goals in total.
• Yellow Cards: 3.40 – A moderate number of yellow cards are expected, reflecting disciplined gameplay.
• Avg. Conceded Goals: 2.54 – Both teams might concede around two or three goals each throughout the match.
• Avg. Goals Scored: 1.20 – Each team is likely to score approximately one goal on average.
• Red Cards: 0.67 – A low probability of red cards indicates a controlled match environment.

Prediction Summary

The data suggests a tightly contested match with defensive strategies prevailing, especially in the second half. The likelihood of underperforming in terms of scoring goals and disciplinary actions points towards a cautious approach from both Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth.