In this article, we have given our Luton vs Portsmouth prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their Championship clash at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon. At the time of writing, the hosts are bottom of the table on 28 points from 34 games played, while the visitors are in 17th place on 39 points from the same number of matches.
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Luton vs Portsmouth prediction: Pompey to continue winning streak?
Key stats
- Luton have lost three of their last four games without scoring.
- Portsmouth have won their previous three matches, scoring two goals in each.
- The last five H2Hs have produced just nine goals.
Correct score prediction: Luton 0-2 Portsmouth
Luton have been toothless in front of goal of late, and are struggling to win games because of it. Meanwhile, Portsmouth are flying with three straight victories, and will be favourites to add a fourth on the road.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Luton surprising favourites?
- Home: 11/10 (2.1) – 47.6%
- Draw: 23/10 (3.3) – 30.3%
- Away: 12/5 (3.4) – 29.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The implied probabilities suggest that Luton are favourites to win, despite their struggles. A Portsmouth victory is actually the unlikeliest result, just ahead of a draw.
Do be sure to check out our free betting tips page for more inspiration on this match and several others.
Most recent H2Hs: Evenly matched?
England Championship 17/08/24
Portsmouth
Luton
Club Friendly List 24/07/21
Luton
Portsmouth
England League 1 29/01/19
Luton
Portsmouth
England League 1 04/08/18
Portsmouth
Luton
England FA Cup 04/11/17
Luton
Portsmouth
The previous two H2Hs have both ended in draws, while Luton have won twice and Portsmouth once. Only nine goals have been scored in total, at an average of 1.8 goals per game.
Luton preview: Hatters in heaps of trouble
Luton are staring at back-to-back relegations, with no recent form to suggest they will get out of it. Confidence is fragile, and Portsmouth could well triumph on their turf.
Predicted lineup: Kaminski (GK), Walters, Makosso, Bell, Jones, Walsh, Clark, Aasgaard, Doughty, Adebayo & Morris
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Blackburn
1
Luton
0
England Championship 08/04/25
D
Stoke
1
Luton
1
England Championship 05/04/25
D
Leeds
1
Luton
1
England Championship 29/03/25
W
Hull
0
Luton
1
England Championship 15/03/25
D
Middlesbrough
0
Luton
0
Portsmouth preview: Pompey in their pomp
Portsmouth are aiming for four consecutive victories, and should get the job done at Kenilworth Road despite what the bookmakers are saying. A few more wins could even see them make a late charge into the top half.
Predicted lineup: Schmid (GK), Swanson, Pack, Poole, Ogilivie, Hayden, Dozzell, Ritchie, Aouchiche, Murphy & Bishop
England Championship 12/04/25
D
Derby
2
Portsmouth
2
England Championship 09/04/25
L
Coventry
1
Portsmouth
0
England Championship 05/04/25
L
Millwall
2
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 29/03/25
W
Blackburn
0
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 15/03/25
L
Preston
2
Portsmouth
1
Player to watch – Josh Murphy
Josh Murphy has scored one goal and provided a further three assists across Portsmouth's last three wins. His 15 total goal contributions in the Championship in the 2024/25 campaign are the most in the Pompey squad.