Our Portsmouth vs Southampton Prediction: 2-1
Portsmouth vs Southampton in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 25, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Portsmouth vs Southampton 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 – Sheff Wed vs Portsmouth
Portsmouth will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 England Championship triumph against Sheff Wed on January 17. In that match, Portsmouth recorded 53% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Wed | 47% | 4 (1) | 0.41 | 33 |
 Portsmouth | 53% | 5 (2) | 1.26 | 64 |
Southampton's Last Match – Southampton vs Hull
Southampton must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England Championship defeat against Hull on January 17. In that match, Southampton controlled 66% of possession and managed 13 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton | 66% | 13 (5) | 2.68 | 79 |
 Hull | 34% | 4 (3) | 0.61 | 41 |
Portsmouth vs Southampton Stats
Key Stats
| Portsmouth | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.41 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portsmouth are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Southampton average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Portsmouth 8-15
Southampton 14-17
What are the odds for this match?
Portsmouth to win: @3.75
Draw: @3.4
Southampton to win: @1.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875