Three valuable points will be at stake when Portsmouth and Watford draw swords in the eighth round of the English Championship at Fratton Park on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.
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Portsmouth vs Watford predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Portsmouth's last six matches.
- Portsmouth are currently on a four-game winless streak.
- Watford are still hunting for their first away win of the season.
Correct score prediction: Portsmouth 0-0 Watford
Portsmouth have struggled in front of goal, failing to score in three of their last four matches across all competitions. Conversely, they have kept three clean sheets in their last five games.
On the other hand, Watford managed to score only once in three away games so far, and given that two of Portsmouth's last four games ended goalless, we believe that the spoils will be shared between these sides.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Portsmouth are clear favourites
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.10) – 32.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Watford and Portsmouth have had the same 2-2-3 win-draw-loss record after seven games and are 16th and 17th in the Championship, respectively.
Ahead of this encounter, Portsmouth are the expected winners at 23/20 (2.15). Teams with these odds usually have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that at least one team failed to score in four of Portsmouth's last five matches across all competitions, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
Both teams have four wins apiece in Portsmouth's last eight clashes with Watford. Although it is worth mentioning that there have been only two encounters between these sides in the last 13 years.
England Championship 21/04/25
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England Championship 26/12/24
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Portsmouth preview: Plagued by injuries
Pompey have a long list of absentees for this clash, including Thomas Waddington, Callum Lang, Nicolas Schmid, Conor Shaughnessy and Franco Umeh.
Josh Murphy has missed the last two matches with an ankle injury, but “could play a part against Watford,” says coach Mousinho.
Ipswich loanee Conor Chaplin is expected to be back in the starting XI after being ineligible to face his parent club last weekend.
Predicted lineup: Bursik (GK), Swanson, Knight, Poole, Ogilvie, Le Roux, Dozzell, Segecic, Chaplin, Yang & Bishop.
Last five matches
- Ipswich 2-1 Portsmouth
- Portsmouth 0-2 Sheffield Wed
- Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth
- Romsey Town 0-0 Portsmouth (4-3 AP)
- Portsmouth 1-0 Preston
Watford preview: Eyeing their first away win
Watford, meanwhile, remain without the injured quartet of Jack Grieves (muscle), Giorgi Chavektadze (finger), Pierre Dwomoh (thigh) and Jeremy Ngakia (groin).
Nathan Baxter was in goal last Saturday and could start between the sticks for the Hornets once again if first-choice shot-stopper Egil Selvik fails to recover in time from his concussion.
Vivaldo Semedo is also a doubt for this trip after picking a late injury in the win against Hull City last time out.
Predicted lineup: Baxter (GK), Alleyne, Keben, Pollock, Petris, Louza, Mendy, Kayembe, Ngakia, Kjerrumgaard & Irankunda.
Last five matches
- Watford 2-1 Hull
- Millwall 1-0 Watford
- Watford 0-1 Blackburn
- Watford 2-2 Southampton
- Swansea 1-1 Watford
Player to watch: Imran Louza
Imran Louza put in a man-of-the-match performance last weekend, scoring once and providing an assist in Watford's 2-1 victory over Hull City. The former Nantes midfielder has four goal contributions in his last four appearances and will be called upon to provide goals on Wednesday night.