Our Portsmouth vs Preston Prediction: 1-1
Portsmouth vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Portsmouth vs Preston 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 Reading
Portsmouth must win to recover from their recent 1-2 England EFL Cup defeat against Reading on August 12 and regain momentum.
Preston's Last Match – Barrow vs Preston
Preston must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England EFL Cup victory over Barrow in their last outing. In that match, Preston recorded 62% possession, firing 16 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barrow | 38% | 8 (3) | 1.17 | 36 |
Preston | 62% | 16 (7) | 1.3 | 65 |
Portsmouth vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Portsmouth | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portsmouth are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Preston average 0.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.