Our Portsmouth vs Watford Prediction: 1-0
Portsmouth vs Watford in the England Championship is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday October 1, 2025. A tight contest is expected, but Portsmouth’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over Watford.
This Portsmouth vs Watford 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 – Ipswich vs Portsmouth
Portsmouth will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 England Championship defeat against Ipswich on September 27. In that match, Portsmouth had 50% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ipswich | 50% | 12 (5) | 1.47 | 32 |
 Portsmouth | 50% | 5 (4) | 0.98 | 29 |
Watford's Last Match – Watford vs Hull
Watford will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 England Championship success over Hull on September 27. In that match, Watford saw 56% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford | 56% | 13 (7) | 2.38 | 38 |
 Hull | 44% | 10 (6) | 0.86 | 52 |
Portsmouth vs Watford Stats
Key Stats
| Portsmouth | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 0.46 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portsmouth are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Watford average 1.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Portsmouth 7-9
Watford 10-11
What are the odds for this match?
Portsmouth to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.4
Watford to win: @3.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05
Lineups
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1) : Josef Bursik, Jordan Williams, Josh Knight, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, Marlon Pack, Andre Dozzell, Conor Chaplin, John Swift, Yang Min-hyeok, Colby Bishop
Watford (3-4-1-2) : Egil Selvik, Max Alleyne, James Abankwah, Matthew Pollock, Jeremy Petris, Hector Matthew Kyprianou, Moussa Sissoko, Caleb Wiley, Imran Louza, Vivaldo Semedo, Nestory Irankunda
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