Charlton vs Portsmouth prediction 17.02.2026 | EFL Championship

Charlton’s Championship campaign to date portrays a side capable of winning matches, yet one that has significantly lacked consistency. That said, Nathan Jones’ men have put together one of their stronger runs of the season in recent weeks, going three league games unbeaten, with two wins and a draw.

The Addicks have secured victories against the likes of Stoke and Leicester, but they have also suffered heavy defeats, including a 4-0 loss away at Millwall.

Key contributors such as midfielder Sonny Carey lead Charlton’s scoring chart, while defender James Bree has been pivotal in transition play with his assist output. Injuries have not been widely reported in recent team news, suggesting Charlton could field a near-full squad, but depth will be tested as fatigue sets in during the run-in.

Portsmouth’s season has been characterised by inconsistency and an apparent lack of a sustained winning mentality. Their league record of eight wins, nine draws and 12 defeats reflects a side that has struggled to build momentum or put together a prolonged run of positive results.

A four-match unbeaten sequence from mid to late January, which included impressive victories over West Brom and Sheffield Wednesday, provided a timely boost and briefly lifted Portsmouth out of the bottom three. However, consecutive defeats to Preston and Sheffield United have once again left them in a dangerous position, hovering just above the relegation zone and at risk of slipping back into it.

Midfielder Andre Segecic stands out as a key attacking contributor, while Terry Devlin and M. Yang have chipped in with crucial goals - a necessity if Pompey are to improve their fortunes. Injury concerns have not featured prominently in available reports, suggesting Portsmouth’s manager John Mousinho will have most regulars available for selection.