Portsmouth, a promoted team from last season's Championship, has only been the favored side in three of their 22 matches this season. Their current position, third from the bottom, reflects their overall strength, suggesting limited motivation to secure points in this match. Despite a recent three-match unbeaten streak and a strong home record, which typically surpasses their away performances, this trend might ironically work against them in the market. The historical disadvantage against Charlton Athletic is less significant than the team's inherent qualities, indicating an increased expectation for a turning point, with overall negative factors outweighing the positives. Charlton Athletic, also promoted to the Championship this season, currently holds the 17th position, aligning with their team's abilities. The point differences among teams in the Championship standings are still small, implying a relatively constrained potential for accumulating points. Considering their recent away performances, Charlton Athletic hasn't won in their last five away games, scoring only two goals, which indicates low attacking efficiency. Portsmouth, conversely, has remained unbeaten in four of their last five home matches, conceding only four goals, demonstrating strong defensive capabilities. These statistics underscore the visiting team's offensive struggles and the home team's defensive resilience. The initial betting odds favored Portsmouth, offering them a handicap of -0.25 at high odds. Some channels adjusted the odds from level to -0.25 earlier, a shift that contradicts the fundamental analysis and anticipated market behavior. Regarding the number of goals, the initial setting of 2.25 was high, with a preference for a high-scoring game, but subsequently, the trend has shifted towards fewer goals. This movement further highlights the market's concern about Charlton Athletic's attacking capabilities. Overall, it is anticipated that there will be at least two goals scored in this match. Recommendation: Charlton Athletic +0.25