Our Portsmouth vs Birmingham Prediction: 1-1
Portsmouth vs Birmingham in the England Championship is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 2, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Portsmouth vs Birmingham prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Portsmouth's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Ipswich
Portsmouth will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 England Championship victory over Ipswich on April 14. In that match, Portsmouth controlled 41% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portsmouth | 41% | 8 (4) | 1.7 | 74 |
 Ipswich | 59% | 6 (3) | 0.77 | 87 |
Birmingham's Last Match – Birmingham vs Wrexham
Birmingham will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 England Championship victory over Wrexham, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Birmingham recorded 46% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Birmingham | 46% | 12 (8) | 1.55 | 38 |
 Wrexham | 54% | 2 (0) | 0.07 | 26 |
Portsmouth vs Birmingham Stats
Key Stats
| Portsmouth | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.86 | Attacking Strength | 0.7 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portsmouth are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Birmingham average 0.8 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.