Portsmouth vs Preston North End | Betting Tips, Predictions & Stats (, Championship)

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Portsmouth sit 11th in the table after 1 games, averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per home match this season. Preston North End are 6th after 1 games, averaging 1 scored and 1.9 conceded on the road. Portsmouth have won 3/10 home games (30%) this season; Preston North End have won 2/10 on the road (20%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Portsmouth have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 30% of home games this season (3/10); Preston North End in 60% away (6/10). Portsmouth average 1.1 scored and 0.9 conceded at home, Preston North End 1 and 1.9 on the road.

Preston North End regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (60%, 6/10). Portsmouth are lower at home (40%, 4/10) — they've conceded in 70% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Portsmouth regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 70% of fixtures, 7/10). Preston North End are lower on the road (50%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

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.

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	46	28	11	7	97:45	+52	95
2	Ipswich Town	46	23	15	8	80:47	+33	84
3	Millwall	48	24	12	12	64:51	+13	84
4	Southampton	48	23	15	10	84:57	+27	84
5	Middlesbrough	49	22	15	12	73:50	+23	81
6	Hull City	49	23	11	15	73:66	+7	80
7	Wrexham	46	19	14	13	69:65	+4	71
8	Derby County	46	20	9	17	67:59	+8	69
9	Norwich City	46	19	8	19	63:56	+7	65
10	Birmingham City	46	17	13	16	57:56	+1	64
11	Swansea City	46	18	10	18	57:59	-2	64
12	Bristol City	46	17	11	18	59:59	0	62
13	Sheffield United	46	18	6	22	66:66	0	60
14	Preston North End A	46	15	15	16	55:62	-7	60
15	Queens Park Rangers	46	16	10	20	61:73	-12	58
16	Watford	46	14	15	17	53:65	-12	57
17	Portsmouth H	46	14	13	19	49:64	-15	55
18	Stoke City	46	15	10	21	51:56	-5	55
19	Charlton Athletic	46	13	14	19	44:58	-14	53
20	West Bromwich Albion	46	13	14	19	48:58	-10	53
21	Leicester City	46	12	16	18	58:68	-10	52
22	Blackburn Rovers	46	13	13	20	42:56	-14	52
23	Oxford United	46	11	14	21	45:59	-14	47
24	Sheffield Wednesday	46	2	12	32	29:89	-60	18

Team Form

Preston North End have lost 50% of their away matches this season, while Portsmouth have been more solid at home (40% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

	Portsmouth (Home Form)	Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Won	3 (30%)	2 (20%)
Drawn	3 (30%)	3 (30%)
Lost	4 (40%)	5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Preston North End regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while Portsmouth are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

	Portsmouth (Home Form)	Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)	4 (40%)	6 (60%)

Match Goals

Portsmouth have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 30% of home games, Preston North End in 60% 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	3 (30%)	6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals	1 (10%)	3 (30%)

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	7 (70%)	4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals	9 (90%)	7 (70%)

Team Goals

Portsmouth have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Preston North End in 10% 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%)	1 (10%)
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%)	10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded	2 (20%)	6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded	0 (0%)	2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded	0 (0%)	1 (10%)

Goal Totals

	Portsmouth (Home Form)	Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Total Goals Scored	11 (1.1 avg)	10 (1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded	9 (0.9 avg)	19 (1.9 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%)	5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners	6 (60%)	5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners	5 (50%)	3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners	3 (30%)	1 (10%)

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), while conceding 6+ corners in 60% of away matches — the home side can expect some set-piece chances.

Corners Won

	Portsmouth (Home Form)	Preston North End (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 4.5 Corners For	6 (60%)	2 (20%)
Over 5.5 Corners For	5 (50%)	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%)	6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against	1 (10%)	4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against	1 (10%)	2 (20%)

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