Our Birmingham vs Portsmouth Prediction: 1-1
Birmingham vs Portsmouth in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 1, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Birmingham vs Portsmouth 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
Birmingham's Last Match – Bristol City vs Birmingham
Birmingham will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England Championship loss to Bristol City on October 25. In that match, Birmingham had 72% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol City | 28% | 4 (1) | 0.27 | 19 |
Birmingham | 72% | 7 (0) | 0.6 | 54 |
Portsmouth's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Stoke
Portsmouth will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England Championship defeat against Stoke on October 25. In that match, Portsmouth recorded 48% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portsmouth | 48% | 8 (4) | 2.08 | 43 |
Stoke | 52% | 11 (3) | 0.91 | 31 |
Birmingham vs Portsmouth Stats
Key Stats
| Birmingham | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 1.08 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 1 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Birmingham are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Portsmouth average 0.8 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Birmingham 7-14
Portsmouth 8-11
What are the odds for this match?
Birmingham to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.6
Portsmouth to win: @4.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Lineups
Birmingham (4-2-3-1) : James Beadle, Tomoki Iwata, Christoph Klarer, Phil Neumann, Alexander William Cochrane, Seung Ho Paik, Tommy Doyle, Demarai Gray, Jay Stansfield, Patrick Roberts, Marvin Ducksch
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1) : Josef Bursik, Jordan Williams, Hayden Matthews, Regan Poole, Ibane Bowat, Marlon Pack, Andre Dozzell, Mark Kosznovszky, John Swift, Yang Min-hyeok, Mackenzie Kirk



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