Stoke are set to face Portsmouth at home on Wednesday night in what could be quite a desperate display from both sides. With both teams seemingly in a relegation battle already, this one could go either way. As for our predictions, check them out right here!
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Stoke vs Portsmouth prediction: Potters and Pompey fixed for draw
Key stats
- Stoke have won only 1 of their 3 home matches this season
- Portsmouth have yet to win a game all season
- Stoke are averaging just 0.67 goals per game this season
- Portsmouth have scored in all 3 of their away fixtures this season
Correct score prediction: Stoke 1-1 Portsmouth
With neither side tearing it up in the Championship this season, we don’t see an obvious winner here. For that reason, we believe a 1-1 draw could be on the cards. This is all the more likely based on Stoke City’s struggling scoring form combined with Pompey’s ability to find the back of the net on the road.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Stoke City
- HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.90%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30%
- AWAY: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.20%
Understandably, the bookies favour Stoke City in this game since Portsmouth has yet to win a game all season. However, Stoke City have only managed one home win so far, which leads us to favour the 26.30% chance of a draw in this game.
Make sure you take a quick look at our football betting tips page for more predictions ahead of the mid-week action.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: More favourable run for Stoke
Although Stoke has managed to beat Portsmouth in three of their last three meetings, these games were a long time ago. In fact, their most recent clash was back in 2014 in the EFL Cup. Therefore, while the head-to-head does look to favour Stoke, we can’t read too much into those statistics.
England EFL Cup 27/08/14
Stoke
Portsmouth
Stoke preview: Struggling Potters need momentum
After 7 Championship games this season, Stoke have managed 2 wins and 5 losses. Subsequently, it’s no great surprise to see them in 20th position right now. More worryingly, their two wins came against teams who are currently ranked 16th and 21st.
Predicted Lineup: Bonham (GK), Hoever, Wilmot, McNally, Gooch, Pearson, Burger, Vidigal, Laurent, Campbell, Mmaee
England Championship 02/10/24
W
Portsmouth
1
Stoke
6
England Championship 28/09/24
L
Middlesbrough
2
Stoke
0
England Championship 20/09/24
L
Hull
3
Stoke
1
England EFL Cup 17/09/24
W
Fleetwood Town
1 (1)
Stoke
1 (2)
England Championship 14/09/24
L
Oxford Utd
1
Stoke
0
Portsmouth preview: Pompey still struggling to find elusive first win
Portsmouth are starting to get a little desperate after 7 games. They have yet to earn three points in any of their opening 7 matches, which is certainly the kind of form that can lead to relegation. And with 3 losses from their last 4, things aren’t looking good!
Predicted Lineup: Norris (GK), Swanson, Shaughnessy, Raggett, Ogilvie, Pack, Morrell, Lane, Sorenseen, Yengi, Saydee
England Championship 02/10/24
L
Stoke
6
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 28/09/24
D
Sheff Utd
0
Portsmouth
0
England Championship 21/09/24
L
Burnley
2
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 15/09/24
L
West Brom
3
Portsmouth
0
England Championship 31/08/24
L
Sunderland
3
Portsmouth
1
Player to watch – Christian Saydee (Portsmouth)
If there is a glimmer of hope for Portsmouth and their fans, it’s the fact that Christian Saydee has been pretty handy on the road this season. We cannot ignore the fact that he scored both goals when Portsmouth earned a 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough not too long ago.
Furthermore, when he links up with Callum Lang, these two tend to be quite a dangerous duo.
