Birmingham vs Portsmouth Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Nov 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Birmingham vs Portsmouth

Birmingham host Portsmouth in this Championship game at St Andrew's, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 1 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Expect a Goalfest

After weighing everything up, the price of -141 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be the sensible wager. Neither Birmingham or Portsmouth might be prolific and this Total Goals pick provides lots of value.

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Pompey 3-0 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Birmingham City were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Ashton Gate, Bristol City claimed a 1-0 win. Chris Davies' side had a total of 71% possession although it translated into no shots on target.

Portsmouth have lost back-to-back league games. They were recently beaten at home to Stoke City by a 1-0 scoreline at Fratton Park. Pompey had 49% possession and three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portsmouth had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams, recording a 3-0 EFL Cup home win over Birmingham at Fratton Park.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
15	Birmingham	12	4	3	5	11	15	-4	11:15	15
18	Portsmouth	12	3	4	5	10	13	-3	10:13	13

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Birmingham have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 2.5 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. The West Midlands club have averaged 56.8% possession and 5.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.3 goals from 3.4 shots on goal, 9.5 attempts and 3.6 corners.

Jay Stansfield is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Phil Neumann, Patrick Roberts, Demarai Gray and Lyndon Dykes each have 1. Alexander Cochrane, Jay Stansfield and Patrick Roberts are the leading assists makers with 1.

Pompey have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, with an average of 0.8 goals from 12.2 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. Pompey average 48.7% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against them, while conceding 1.1 goals from 13.5 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Min-Hyeok Yang has scored 2 goals, followed by Makenzie Kirk, John Swift, Adrian Segecic and Marlon Pack on 1. John Swift has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Birmingham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): James Beadle (GK), Tomoki Iwata, Christoph Klarer, Phil Neumann, Alex Cochrane, Marc Leonard, Seung-ho Paik, Patrick Roberts, Keshi Anderson, Demarai Gray, Jay Stansfield.

Portsmouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Josef Bursik (GK), Jordan Williams, Josh Knight, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, Marlon Pack, John Swift, Joshua Murphy, Conor Chaplin, Min-hyeok Yang, Colby Bishop.

Birmingham vs Portsmouth Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Birmingham vs Portsmouth betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Our research tells us that odds of -141 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a solid wager for this Championship clash. This bet has a strong chance of landing a return according to the numbers.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the Championship form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

Key Birmingham vs Portsmouth league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Birmingham games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 12 Birmingham games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Birmingham games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Portsmouth games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Portsmouth games.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 58.5% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

For those searching for a larger price, a possible option could be backing Under 1.5 Goals. This is a wager that will land a return for a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 victory to either side.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Birmingham 1 - 1 Portsmouth

Let’s go for the game to end in a 1-1 scoreline, a wager which is available at +525. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Colby Bishop to Score +280

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) has managed five goals in his past ten Championship matches away from home. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +280 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Colby Bishop Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-139

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Birmingham vs Portsmouth Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Birmingham Trading at Shorter Odds Than Pompey

Some will want to go ahead and back Birmingham City at -132 to win this Championship encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 57% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. If you want to back the outsider, Portsmouth are available at +360.

Stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0 when betting Birmingham -0.75 at -100 on the Asian Handicap. Beating Portsmouth by 2+ goals sees a full payout. Winning by one goal means a return on the former and a push on the latter.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -130.

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Full-Time Result

1

-132

X

+260

2

+360

Half-Time Result

1

+133

X

+117

2

+375

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-385

X2

-103

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-100

2 Hcp +0.75

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-130

Jay Stansfield Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in favourite Jay Stansfield to find the net first are able to get +450. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +180.

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Kyogo Furuhashi (Birmingham)

First

+185

Anytime

+450

Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Keshi Anderson (Birmingham)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Lewis Koumas (Birmingham)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Demarai Gray (Birmingham)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Willum Willumsson (Birmingham)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Patrick Roberts (Birmingham)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Tommy Doyle (Birmingham)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Marc Leonard (Birmingham)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Florian Bianchini (Portsmouth)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Conor Chaplin (Portsmouth)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Seung-ho Paik (Birmingham)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Phil Neumann (Birmingham)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

John Swift (Portsmouth)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Kyogo Furuhashi (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+112

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+107

Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-119

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-139

Lewis Koumas (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-200

Keshi Anderson (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-204

Demarai Gray (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-200

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Willum Willumsson (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Patrick Roberts (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-303

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-303

Florian Bianchini (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Conor Chaplin (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Tommy Doyle (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Marc Leonard (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-455

Seung-ho Paik (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

John Swift (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-714

Five Birmingham Wins From Their Past Ten Home Matches

Birmingham have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Portsmouth have not won in the past four away matches. Pompey have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Birmingham Home Stats		5-3-2	2.90	1.90	1.00	5	5	5	5
Portsmouth Away Stats		2-4-4	2.50	1.20	1.30	4	6	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Birmingham vs Portsmouth Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Birmingham vs Portsmouth team news before betting. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with the latest injury news.

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