Portsmouth vs Southampton Predictions

Portsmouth vs Southampton is scheduled for kick off on 25 January, at 12:00. The game is set to take place at Fratton Park, with Lewis Smith officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Portsmouth currently holding the 18th position in the table 25 points behind Southampton. Portsmouth and Southampton have drawn in all of the last 2 English Football League - Championship matches they have played. After their recent draw with Birmingham, Portsmouth aims to claim a win. Portsmouth have won 8 of their last 23 English Football League - Championship matches at Fratton Park. Southampton's away record stands at 10 victories from 24 games. Following their 2-1 triumph over Middlesbrough, Southampton have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Portsmouth on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Portsmouth have scored over 1.5 goals in 67% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 78% of games. Their total stands at 49 goals and 169 shots on target this English Football League - Championship season. Meanwhile, Southampton have scored 82 goals with 253 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 85% of matches but conceded in 75% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Portsmouth scored 1 goal while Southampton scored 1 goal. Their last match on 25 January 2026 ended in a 1-1 draw.