Portsmouth vs Preston North End — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Championship, England
🕒 Saturday 30th August, 15:00 BST

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Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Portsmouth (30% home wins) hold a slight edge over Preston North End on the road (20% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Preston North End tend to be involved in matches with 2+ goals away from home (90%), while Portsmouth are lower (60%). Expect goals on the night, supporting Over 1.5 Goals.

BTTS trends are mixed for this fixture (Portsmouth 40% at home, Preston North End 50% away). Browse the full Both Teams to Score stats for more context.

Portsmouth regularly reach high corner totals at home (70%), while Preston North End are lower on the road (40%). The home side may drive the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Portsmouth see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Preston North End in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Championship table for the 2025/2026 season, with Portsmouth (11th) and Preston North End (6th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Championship 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Coventry City 43 25 11 7 85:43 +42 86
2 Ipswich Town 42 21 13 8 73:44 +29 76
3 Millwall 43 22 10 11 58:47 +11 76
4 Southampton 43 21 12 10 75:51 +24 75
5 Middlesbrough 43 20 13 10 64:44 +20 73
6 Hull City 43 20 9 14 65:61 +4 69
7 Wrexham 43 18 13 12 65:60 +5 67
8 Derby County 43 19 9 15 62:53 +9 66
9 Norwich City 43 18 7 18 59:52 +7 61
10 Bristol City 43 16 10 17 54:55 -1 58
11 Queens Park Rangers 43 16 10 17 58:65 -7 58
12 Sheffield United 43 17 6 20 61:59 +2 57
13 Preston North End A 43 14 15 14 50:55 -5 57
14 Birmingham City 43 15 12 16 52:53 -1 57
15 Swansea City 43 16 9 18 51:56 -5 57
16 Watford 43 14 15 14 52:53 -1 57
17 Stoke City 43 15 10 18 49:48 +1 55
18 Portsmouth H 43 13 12 18 44:57 -13 51
19 Charlton Athletic 43 12 14 17 40:52 -12 50
20 Blackburn Rovers 44 12 13 19 39:54 -15 49
21 West Bromwich Albion 43 12 13 18 44:56 -12 49
22 Leicester City 43 11 14 18 54:65 -11 47
23 Oxford United 43 10 14 19 41:55 -14 44
24 Sheffield Wednesday 43 1 12 30 26:83 -57 15

Team Form

Portsmouth have won 30% of home games this season, Preston North End 20% away. The form table below gives the full picture heading into this match.

Portsmouth (Home Form) Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Lost 5 (50%) 5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Portsmouth have seen both teams score in 40% of home games, Preston North End in 50% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Portsmouth (Home Form) Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Portsmouth have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Preston North End in 50% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Portsmouth (Home Form) Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Portsmouth (Home Form) Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Portsmouth have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Preston North End in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Portsmouth (Home Form) Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Portsmouth (Home Form) Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Portsmouth (Home Form) Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 11 (1.1 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 12 (1.2 avg) 17 (1.7 avg)

Match Corners

Both Portsmouth (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Preston North End (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Portsmouth (Home Form) Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 10.5 Corners 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 0 (0%)

Team Corners

Portsmouth have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Preston North End have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of away matches.

Corners Won

Portsmouth (Home Form) Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 1 (10%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Portsmouth (Home Form) Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Portsmouth and Preston North End. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

15th Mar, 2025
Preston North End
2 – 1 HT: 0-0
Portsmouth
Corners 6–5 Cards 4–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
9th Nov, 2024
Portsmouth
3 – 1 HT: 2-0
Preston North End
Corners 11–5 Cards 1–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
29th Mar, 2013
Preston North End
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Portsmouth
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
15th Dec, 2012
Portsmouth
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Preston North End
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
9th Apr, 2011
Portsmouth
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Preston North End
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
21st Aug, 2010
Preston North End
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Portsmouth
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
17th Feb, 2008
Preston North End
0 – 1 HT:
Portsmouth
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Portsmouth vs Preston North End across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Portsmouth 2.23
Draw 3.34
Preston North End 3.51

Half Time Result

Portsmouth 2.93
Draw 2.1
Preston North End 4.26

Double Chance

Portsmouth or Draw 1.28
Portsmouth or Preston North End 1.35
Draw or Preston North End 1.7

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.97
No 1.92

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.36
Over 2.5 2.25
Over 3.5 3.64
Under 1.5 3.35
Under 2.5 1.72
Under 3.5 1.29

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.47
Over 1.5 3.3

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.12
Over 9.5 1.5
Over 10.5 1.91
Over 11.5 2.02

Portsmouth Goals

Over 0.5 1.25
Over 1.5 2.41
Over 2.5 5.4

Preston North End Goals

Over 0.5 1.43
Over 1.5 3
Over 2.5 8.8

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense U23 15:00 BST | Liga Revelacao U23, Portugal Rio Ave U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/14 home matches this season · Portimonense U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 12/15 away matches this season · Odds: 1.57
    79% combined
  • Schwechat vs Red Star Penzing 18:00 BST | Landesliga: Wien, Austria Schwechat have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 home matches this season · Red Star Penzing have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/10 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
    74% combined
  • Dergview vs Strabane Athletic 19:45 BST | Premier Intermediate League, Northern Ireland Dergview have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/10 home matches this season · Strabane Athletic have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    74% combined
  • Sheffield United U21 vs Swansea City U21 14:30 BST | Professional Development League, England Sheffield United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/13 home matches this season · Swansea City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    69% combined
Acca odds (approx) 4.22
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Portsmouth vs Preston North End Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Portsmouth vs Preston North End?

Over 8.5 Corners — Portsmouth see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Preston North End in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Portsmouth or Preston North End?

Portsmouth have a slight form edge at home (30% wins) over Preston North End on the road (20% wins) in Championship. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Portsmouth and Preston North End?

Mixed — Portsmouth have seen BTTS in 40% of home games, Preston North End in 50% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Championship fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Portsmouth and Preston North End?

Uncertain — Portsmouth have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Preston North End in 50% of away games in Championship. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Portsmouth or Preston North End?

Portsmouth have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of home games compared to Preston North End's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Portsmouth and Preston North End?

Yes — both Portsmouth (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Preston North End (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Championship. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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