Main prediction: Bristol City to win the clash
Alternative tip: Portsmouth to score
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Bristol City host Portsmouth this 29/08 (Saturday), at Ashton Gate Stadium, at 15:00, in another chapter of the English Championship.
In their last 5 duels across all competitions, Bristol City have won 1 time(s). Portsmouth have won 2. Bristol City are the favourites with a 44% chance according to the bookmakers.
See the prediction Bristol City vs Portsmouth, where to watch and the probable line-ups.
Prediction for Bristol City vs Portsmouth
Double Chance: Bristol City or Draw
Overview Bristol City vs Portsmouth
Bristol City are favourites, with odds of 2.27 and a 44% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Bristol City Football Club Limited, with 6 win(s) against 2 for Portsmouth. The odds for a Portsmouth Community Football Club Limited win are 3.57 and a draw is 8.5.
In the EFL Championship, Bristol City have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded. The top scorer is Dominic Ballard, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Portsmouth have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded. Adrian Segečić is the top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Bristol City and Portsmouth
In 10 clashes, Bristol City have the advantage over Portsmouth: 6 win(s) against 2 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 01/01/2026, in the EFL Championship. Bristol City won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Bristol City vs Portsmouth, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Bristol City: current form
Bristol City have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Dominic Ballard (1 goal(s))
Portsmouth: current form
Meanwhile, Portsmouth have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Adrian Segečić (1 goal(s))
Bristol City vs Portsmouth key players
In the EFL Championship, Dominic Ballard carries Bristol City Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Rio Cardines, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Scott Twine has 11 goal(s).
On the other side, Adrian Segečić is the name that frightens the most for Pompey with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Abu Kamara leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Adrian Segečić has accumulated 11 goal(s).
Bristol City vs Portsmouth statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Bristol City have an average of 11 corners and 1.5 cards per match. Portsmouth have 10 corners and 0.5 cards. Check the statistics for Bristol City vs Portsmouth in the table below.
Bristol City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L W L |
0.8 |
| Home | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Away | D L D D W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 0.68 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 2.21 | 1.07 |
Portsmouth
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D W |
1.4 |
| Home | L D W W D |
1.6 |
| Away | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.84 | 1.98 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.52 | 1.6 |
More tips for Bristol City vs Portsmouth
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Correct score prediction for Bristol City vs Portsmouth
The favoritism in the odds points to Bristol City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Bristol City 1-0 Portsmouth. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Bristol City vs Portsmouth
Check out where to watch the live match between Portsmouth and Bristol City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Bristol City and Portsmouth
The line-ups for Bristol City vs Portsmouth in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Bristol City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Sam Tickle
Goalkeeper
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2
Lisav Naif Eissat
Defender
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7
Yu Hirakawa
Forward
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8
Joe Williams
Midfielder
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9
Lorent Tolaj
Forward
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10
Scott Twine
Midfielder
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12
Jason Knight
Midfielder
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16
Robert Dickie
Defender
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17
Jed Wallace
Forward
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19
George Tanner
Defender
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21
Rio Cardines
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Portsmouth Community Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Nicolas Schmid
Goalkeeper
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2
Benjamin Arthur
Defender
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6
Conor Shaughnessy
Defender
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7
Marlon Pack
Midfielder
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9
Colby Bishop
Forward
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10
Adrian Segečić
Forward
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11
Abu Kamara
Forward
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19
Rocco Robert Shein
Midfielder
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22
Zak Swanson
Defender
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24
Terry Devlin
Defender
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25
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen
Forward
The Portsmouth starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Bristol City vs Portsmouth
Match: Bristol City vs Portsmouth
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 29/08/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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