Portsmouth vs Birmingham Prediction 2 May 2026
🔊 Fratton Park will host a clash between teams with no stakes in the standings. It's the 46th and final round of the Championship! Portsmouth managed to rally at a crucial point in the season to avoid relegation. They welcome Birmingham City, who sit in 10th place and, while they have no major objectives left, are in excellent form. Expect an intriguing battle where the pressure of the result is off!
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 01 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 4:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Birmingham City):
- ball possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 0.
📊The sides have played three official matches. The statistics are as follows:
- goals: 5 against 4;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 2;
- average total goals in the match - 3.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Portsmouth Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Stoke City, away team - Portsmouth). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here's the game statistics (Portsmouth vs Stoke City):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 8;
- fouls: 13 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Portsmouth are showcasing impressive form as the season draws to a close, which has helped them steer clear of relegation-securing four wins and suffering just one defeat in their last five matches. Their attack remains consistent, averaging 1.07 goals per game, but the defense continues to be a weak point, conceding an average of 1.4 goals per match. These are the stats for the hosts over the last ten rounds, but since the start of April, they have managed to keep three clean sheets.
Match Results: Portsmouth
Birmingham City Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Birmingham City, away - Bristol City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Birmingham City vs Bristol City):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
Birmingham City are firmly holding onto the 10th spot in the league, thanks to their balanced play. Over the last five matches, the team has secured three wins, suffered one defeat, and drawn once, highlighting their decent form at the moment. However, the Blues face challenges when it comes to scoring on the road: they have scored fewer than 1.5 goals in five consecutive away games and haven't won an away match since February.
Match Results: Birmingham City
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Birmingham City
- matches played in the tournament: 45 vs 45;
- wins: 14 vs 17;
- win percentage: 31% vs 38%;
- losses: 19 vs 16;
- draws: 12 vs 12.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.67, the guests - 1.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 0; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Birmingham City
- average total in the tournament: 2.47 vs 2.47;
- average total goals scored: 1.07 vs 1.24;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.4 vs 0.62;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.62;
- Portsmouth: average total at home in the tournament - 1.09;
- Birmingham City: average total away in the tournament - 0.77;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.2) vs 1 (away - 0.5).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 Portsmouth home games (Championship).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Portsmouth home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 21 of last 22 Birmingham City away games (Championship).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 19 of last 20 Birmingham City games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 18 of last 19 Birmingham City games (Championship).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 9 Birmingham City away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Birmingham City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 45 vs 45;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 24 vs 25;
- number of BTTS matches for Portsmouth at home - 10 (45%);
- number of BTTS matches for Birmingham City away - 10 (45%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Portsmouth at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Birmingham City away - 2 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (82/540, 15.2%);
- Portsmouth at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (5/22, 22.7%);
- Birmingham City away most often play: 1:0 , 1:1 , 3:0 (4/22, 18.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:1 - 12.04% (odds 9)
1:1 - 12.03% (odds 6.5)
1:0 - 11.73% (odds 9)
Editor's Prediction
Riding the wave of recent home successes and with the electrifying support of their fans, Portsmouth are poised to exceed expectations. Birmingham, having lost their tournament motivation, are unlikely to contest every duel fiercely. Considering their struggles to score on the road, a bet on under 1.5 goals from the visitors seems optimal.
Betting Tips: Portsmouth - Birmingham City
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