Portsmouth vs Southampton Prediction 25 January 2026
🔊 The clash between Portsmouth and Southampton promises to be intriguing, given their current form and league standings. Portsmouth are fighting for survival in 21st place, while Southampton sit in 15th, looking to climb higher. Both teams have shown inconsistent results in recent matches, but only time will tell how their head-to-head encounter will unfold.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 14 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Southampton):
- ball possession percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 16 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 1.
📊The sides have played three official matches. The statistics are as follows:
- goals: 4 against 5;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.67, in the 2nd half - 2.33;
- average total goals in the match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Portsmouth - Southampton
Portsmouth Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Watford, away team - Portsmouth). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Portsmouth vs Watford):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 8;
- fouls: 12 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Portsmouth are currently going through a rough patch, having secured only two wins in their last five matches. This season, the team averages 0.88 goals per game while conceding 1.38 on average. At their home ground, the Pompey typically deliver stronger performances, which could be a crucial factor in their clash against Southampton. The home side are highly motivated, as they need to pull away from the relegation zone.
Match Results: Portsmouth
Southampton Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Southampton, away - Sheffield United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Southampton vs Sheffield United):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Southampton sit higher in the standings thanks to their attacking prowess, averaging 1.43 goals per match, although they concede at a similar rate. The visitors' form mirrors that of Portsmouth, with two wins and a draw in their last five outings. On the road, the Saints struggle, having not secured an away victory in the Championship since November.
Match Results: Southampton
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 0.67;
- Today's home team scores on average 0, while the visitors net 0.67.
First-Half Stats: Portsmouth (home) vs Southampton (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 14;
- wins: 5 (38.46%) vs 3 (21.43%);
- losses: 5 (38.46%) vs 2 (14.29%);
- draws: 3 (23.08%) vs 9 (64.29%);
- Average goals scored: 0.85 vs 1.29;
- Average goals conceded: 0.46 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 5 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.4).
- Southampton have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 away games (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Southampton
- matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 28;
- wins: 7 vs 9;
- win percentage: 27% vs 32%;
- losses: 11 vs 10;
- draws: 8 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Southampton have not won in 7 of last 8 games (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.33, the guests - 1.67;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Southampton
- average total in the tournament: 2.27 vs 2.86;
- average total goals scored: 0.88 vs 1.43;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.35 vs 0.79;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.54 vs 0.64;
- Portsmouth: average total at home in the tournament - 1.08;
- Southampton: average total away in the tournament - 1.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.2) vs 1.2 (away - 1.2).
- Portsmouth have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on corners
Portsmouth: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.27; at home field - 6.23;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; at home field - 6.2.
Southampton: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.64, away - 4.79;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; away - 5.4.
- Southampton have taken over 4.5 corners in last 9 games.
- Southampton have taken over 4.5 corners in last 8 games (Championship).
- Southampton have taken over 4.5 corners in last 6 away games.
- Southampton have taken over 4.5 corners in last 5 away games (Championship).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Southampton
- number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 28;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 21;
- number of BTTS matches for Portsmouth at home - 7 (54%);
- number of BTTS matches for Southampton away - 13 (93%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Portsmouth at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Southampton away - 4 (80%).
- Southampton have scored and conceded in 14 of last 15 away games.
- Southampton have scored and conceded in 13 of last 14 away games (Championship).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (52/331, 15.7%);
- Portsmouth at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:0 , 1:2 , 2:1 (2/13, 15.4%);
- Southampton away most often play: 1:1 , 2:1 (3/14, 21.4%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.84% (odds 6)
0:1 - 9.01% (odds 7.5)
1:2 - 8.94% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the teams' stats and recent performances, an open game with end-to-end action is anticipated. Statistics suggest that Southampton frequently engages in goal exchanges on the road. Therefore, betting on both teams to score (yes) seems like a well-founded prediction. However, we acknowledge the possibility that the Saints might drop points against the underdog.No comments
Betting Tips: Portsmouth - Southampton
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