Portsmouth vs Charlton Predictions & Tips

Monday’s visitors have a remarkable record on this ground. The last seven meetings between these two sides at Fratton Park have all resulted in Charlton wins. This record extends to ten wins in Charlton’s last eleven games against Portsmouth at this venue. The Addicks have been no shorter than 5/2 the last three times they’ve played in this fixture and can currently be backed at 11/4 for Monday’s game.

Pompey’s play-off hopes quickly fading

Portsmouth went on a ten-match unbeaten run over the months October and November and would have had their sights set on making a run at the play-offs. A four-match winless run has seen the progress made under the Cowley brothers stall rapidly. Things need to turn around quickly for Portsmouth if they are to have any chance of breaking into the top six and the visit of Charlton won’t be a welcomed one given their recent form in this fixture.

Back Burstow to continue his fine form

Charlton never really got going this season and attentions must now turn to readying themselves for next year. One ray of light this campaign has been the emergence of 18-year-old striker Mason Burstow. Burstow, who only made his full league debut away at Cheltenham early this month, has now score three times in his last four appearances. Afforded a starting berth in the absence of Jayden Stockley, Burstow has made a seamless transition into the senior ranks. The youngster can be backed at 3/1 to score anytime on Monday and I will put him up as the selection in this market.

The main selection for this game will be Charlton to win in the outright market. Neither side are in good form so I will chance Charlton to extend their incredible record at Fratton Park. I will go for a 2-1 away win as the play in the correct score market. Three of Charlton’s last seven wins at this venue come by way of 2-1 victories. Mason Burstow to score anytime will round out the three-pronged attack on this game.