This upcoming Championship match between Portsmouth and Charlton Athletic promises a fiercely contested battle, steeped in history and fueled by recent form. Analyzing the data, a narrow victory for the home side, Portsmouth, seems the most likely outcome, though the game is far from a foregone conclusion. Looking at the recent form, Portsmouth shows a mixed bag. Their last five matches reveal a couple of draws and a couple of losses, coupled with a solitary win. They have proven capable of scoring, but they also have vulnerabilities in their defence. Playing at home gives them an advantage. Charlton, on the other hand, also struggle, with a win, draw and three losses. This suggests a team that is not at its peak, and on the road, they face a significant test. Examining their head-to-head record also strengthens the home win, with Charlton winning the majority of the recent matches. The Asian Handicap of -0.25 in favour of Portsmouth reflects a slight advantage, and I'm leaning towards Portsmouth to edge the victory. The odds suggest a close match, with the bookmakers recognizing the potential for goals. My rationale includes Portsmouth’s home advantage, and a slightly better attacking performance than Charlton's. Despite Charlton's decent scoring capabilities, their away form suggests defensive weaknesses that Portsmouth could exploit. In terms of Over/Under goals, I am predicting Under 2.25 goals. Given the relatively low-scoring nature of Portsmouth's recent matches and Charlton's struggles on the road, I anticipate a tightly contested game with limited goal-scoring opportunities. Both teams will likely prioritize defensive solidity, making a high-scoring encounter less probable. The odds for Under are also more attractive, given the data. Overall, this match should be a close, hard-fought battle, but I'm backing Portsmouth to secure a narrow home victory, with fewer than 2.25 goals being scored.