Our Preston vs Portsmouth Prediction: 2-1
Preston vs Portsmouth in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 7, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Preston 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
Preston's Last Match – Ipswich vs Preston
Preston will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 England Championship stalemate against Ipswich on January 31. In that match, Preston saw 33% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ipswich | 67% | 8 (3) | 1.82 | 67 |
Preston | 33% | 8 (4) | 1.05 | 29 |
Portsmouth's Last Match – Portsmouth vs West Brom
Portsmouth will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 England Championship win against West Brom on January 31. In that match, Portsmouth had 49% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portsmouth | 49% | 8 (4) | 2.29 | 53 |
West Brom | 51% | 3 (2) | 0.13 | 25 |
Preston vs Portsmouth Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 0.52 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.41 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Portsmouth average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



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