Matchday #4 in the Championship is here, as we have the Portsmouth vs Preston North End head-to-head on 30 August. We expect to see a thrilling clash between two equally good teams, as despite playing away from home, we should mention that Preston have yet to lose a game.
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Portsmouth vs Preston prediction: All even at Fratton Park
Key Stats
- Preston conceded only two goals in three official Championship games thus far.
- 70.0% of the last 10 Portsmouth vs Preston head-to-heads resulted in under 2.5 total goals scored.
- Portsmouth shared the spoils via a 1-1 tie in their previous Championship match.
Correct score prediction: Portsmouth 1-1 Preston
Preston came close to a draw in regular time in their EFL Cup match against Wrexham. Ryan Reynolds’ club, however, was dragged to the next round of the competition by an outstanding Kieffer Moore, who scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute of the game at Deepdale.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Preston favoured by critics
- HOME: 127/100 (2.27) – 44.1%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 47/20 (3.35) – 29.9%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Under 2.5 total goals priced at 18/25 (1.72) is what we expect to see this week, as the two teams have a 58.1% chance of scoring two or fewer at Fratton Park this week.
If you are wondering who the expected winners this week are, you should know that coach John Mousinho’s players have a sturdy 44.1% win probability before the start of the game, with odds priced at 127/100 (2.27).
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Most recent H2Hs: Level playing field
As you can see from the statistics below, this rivalry is very balanced. The last 10 meetings resulted in three Preston wins, three triumphs for Portsmouth, and four draws.
England Championship 15/03/25
Preston
Portsmouth
England Championship 09/11/24
Portsmouth
Preston
Portsmouth team news and form: Mousinho is lucky
The 39-year-old manager will be able to count on all of his key players before the home game at Fratton Park against Preston North End. Moreover, Reading kicked Pompey out of the EFL Cup early into the tournament, so all of those players will be fresh and ready to prove themselves.
Predicted lineup: Schmid (GK), Ogilvie, Shaughnessy, Poole, Swanson, Swift, Dozzell, Murphy, Segecic, Bianchini & Bishop
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Hull
1
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Sheff Wed
1
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Watford
0
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Norwich
3
Portsmouth
5
England Championship 12/04/25
D
Derby
2
Portsmouth
2
Preston team news and form: Manager with key changes
Unlike his rival, Paul Heckingbottom actually has a few injury issues to deal with. Lewis Dobbin, Robbie Brady, and Josh Seary are all injured and will miss the match at Fratton Park, which should give Pompey a fighting chance.
Predicted lineup: Walton (GK), Offiah, Lindsay, Hughes, Bordarson, Valentin, Vukcevic, Carroll, Devine, Jebbison & Dobbin
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Bristol City
2
Preston
2
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Plymouth
2
Preston
1
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Hull
2
Preston
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
QPR
2
Preston
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Leeds
2
Preston
1
Player to watch: Colby Bishop
Portsmouth #9 was the hero for coach Mousinho in the match against West Bromwich Albion in the previous round of Championship action. He scored a lovely 56th-minute equalizer for Pompey, which was enough for a point at The Hawthorns.
Bishop wants more
Striker Bishop was substituted in the 76th minute of the match against West Bromwich Albion for midfielder Terry Devlin. The 28-year-old striker is enjoying the best years of his professional career, which surely means he hopes to stay on the pitch throughout the entire 90 minutes.