Portsmouth and Southampton face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Championship season. The game takes place at Fratton Park on Sunday, 25/01/2026, at 12:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Portsmouth vs Southampton, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Portsmouth vs Southampton

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Correct Score: 2 - 2

APWin experts have analyzed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Portsmouth vs Southampton is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

The 3.13 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The match between Portsmouth and Southampton has all the necessary ingredients for plenty of goals. And of course: for both sides - and that's the focus of our bet here.

Therefore, we believe that the Both Teams to Score market is the best recommendation here, as the attacks are working well and, on some occasions, the defenses have been making mistakes.

That's why we're going with BTTS.

Portsmouth preview

Portsmouth comes into the match having played 26 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.12 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses.

Portsmouth's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 0.88 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.89.

The offense system of Portsmouth is led by Terry Devlin as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Josh Murphy, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.38 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 42 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 1.5.

Southampton preview

On the other hand, Southampton comes into the match having played 28 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.29 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses.

Southampton's attack has scored 48 goals during this period. Out of this total, 40 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.43 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.

The offense system of Southampton is led by Adam Armstrong as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Adam Armstrong, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 40 goals with an average of 1.43 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 44 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.38.

Head to head: Portsmouth vs Southampton

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Portsmouth Team Logo

Portsmouth

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L W D

1.12

Home W D W L W

1.38

Away D W L D L

0.85

Away Team

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Southampton

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L D D

1.29

Home W L D D W

1.64

Away L D L L L

0.93

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Published on 22 January 2026, at 20:31 Last updated on 22 January 2026, at 20:31
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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