Portsmouth and Arsenal face each other on Sunday 01.11.2026, at 14:00 (UK Time), in a FA Cup 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Portsmouth's home ground, the Fratton Park.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Portsmouth and Arsenal, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Portsmouth vs Arsenal

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APWin Prediction

Arsenal Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

After careful analysis of Portsmouth and Arsenal, we predict that the match will go over 2.5 goals. This means the two teams are likely to score 3 or more goals combined.

The two attacks have been playing quite well of late, which is why we feel this is the best bet for this upcoming match.

Portsmouth preview

Portsmouth heads into the match with the following record in the FA Cup: in 0 matches, Pompey secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Portsmouth's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.

Portsmouth has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 22 goals, of which 0 were scored in the FA Cup, resulting in an average of 0 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Terry Devlin, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Josh Murphy has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, Portsmouth has conceded 0 goals in the FA Cup (an average of 0 per game) and 37 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.48 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Arsenal preview

Arsenal comes into the game with 0 matches played so far in the FA Cup. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 23 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses.

Arsenal FC's attack has been highly effective, scoring 62 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the FA Cup, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.14.

Arsenal FC's offensive system is led by Viktor Gyökeres, the team's top scorer this season. The swedish forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Leandro Trossard. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 16 goals in 29 matches, averaging 0.55 per match.

Head to head: Portsmouth vs Arsenal

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Published on 8 January 2026, at 20:39 Last updated on 8 January 2026, at 20:39
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