Portsmouth FC
Football England - EFL Championship Fratton Park Sat 29 Nov 07:30
Bristol City FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Portsmouth vs Bristol City

Portsmouth welcome Bristol City to Fratton Park, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 29 November.

Pompey to Frustrate Robins

Portsmouth look capable of beating Bristol City and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back the home team at -147 with a +0.25 goal start, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5 which means a return if they avoid defeat.

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City Won Previous H2H Clash

Portsmouth suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Bramall Lane against Sheffield United. John Mousinho's side recorded just 35% possession and had two shots on target.

Bristol City lost on their travels in their previous game. Wrexham won 2-0 at The Racecourse. The Robins were 52% in the possession stakes and recorded two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

City won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 3-0 home victory was recorded against Portsmouth at Ashton Gate. In the past 3 H2H games, we’ve seen two City wins and one Portsmouth triumph.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
10 Bristol City logo Bristol City 26 11 6 9 38 29 9 38:29 39
21 Portsmouth logo Portsmouth 24 6 7 11 21 35 -14 21:35 25
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Portsmouth – Last 10 League Games

Pompey have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 11.6 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. Pompey have averaged 48.4% possession and 4.6 corners per game, conceding 1.7 goals and 6.0 corners from 13.5 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Top goalscorers Terry Devlin and Min-Hyeok Yang have found the net 2 times, with Zak Swanson scoring 1. Josh Murphy is the leading assists maker on 2.

Bristol City – Last 10 League Games

City have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 12.7 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. Gerhard Struber's men average 41.8% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 13.4 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Scott Twine is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Emil Riis Jakobsen and Mark Sykes both have 2. Anis Mehmeti has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Jordan Williams, Josh Knight, Regan Poole, Zak Swanson, Marlon Pack, Andre Dozzell, Callum Lang, Adrian Segecic, Josh Murphy, Colby Bishop.

Bristol City confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Radek Vitek (GK), George Tanner, Rob Dickie, Zak Vyner, Ross McCrorie, Mark Sykes, Adam Randell, Neto Borges, Scott Twine, Anis Mehmeti, Emil Riis Jakobsen.

Portsmouth vs Bristol City Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Portsmouth vs Bristol City, including a key match prediction, our correct score selection, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Back Portsmouth with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -147 for this Championship encounter. We’re sweet on their chances of outperforming the match winner odds and this bet is a value proposition.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a Championship verdict is reached.

Key Portsmouth vs Bristol City league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by City in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by City in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by City in 3 consecutive games on the road.
Pompey +0.25 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 59.5% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Portsmouth Portsmouth logo 1 - 0 Bristol City logo Bristol City

Portsmouth can be backed to win 1-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +600 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Murphy Over 0.5 Shots On Target -161 BetMGM logo

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) can be backed at -161 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

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Adrian Segecic to Score +330 BetMGM logo

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) has scored two goals in his past seven Championship home matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +330 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Portsmouth Under 5.5 Corners -152 BetMGM logo

Portsmouth have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in three straight matches, while the previous 5 City away games have seen them concede an average of 3.40 corners. The number of Portsmouth corners could be lower than the line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -152.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Portsmouth Logo Portsmouth
Total
10.60 4.60 6.00
Home
10.00 6.10 3.90
Away
10.60 4.00 6.60
Bristol City Logo Bristol City
Total
8.60 4.70 3.90
Home
8.70 4.20 4.50
Away
10.40 4.90 5.50
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Portsmouth +0.25 -147
Both Team To Score No -108
Team Corners Portsmouth Under 5.5 -152

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Portsmouth vs Bristol City 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.

Bookies Anticipating a Close Contest

You can get betting odds of +150 for Bristol City winning this Championship clash and the bookies have Portsmouth available at +180. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +220.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with City available at -133 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Portsmouth at -106.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -128.

It’s great to access hundreds of markets whichever Championship game interests you. The top football betting sites have got every angle covered for bettors.

Emil Riis Heads First Goalscorer Market

You will find Emil Riis at +420 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +180 that he finds the net at anytime.

Player Goals
Emil Riis (City)
First
+180
Anytime
+420
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Callum Lang (Portsmouth)
First
+200
Anytime
+500
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Sinclair Armstrong (City)
First
+210
Anytime
+440
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Scott Twine (City)
First
+220
Anytime
+500
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Player Shots On Target
Sinclair Armstrong (City)
Over 0.5
-182
Under 0.5
+105
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Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)
Over 0.5
-161
Under 0.5
-109
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Five Defeats for Portsmouth in Previous Ten Home Encounters

Portsmouth have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Bristol City haven’t won any of their past three away games. The Robins have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

When the teams previously met at Fratton Park, Portsmouth defeated City 3-0.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Portsmouth logo Portsmouth Home Stats 3-2-5 2.20 1.00 1.20 5 5 5 5
Bristol City logo Bristol City Away Stats 3-3-4 2.80 1.10 1.70 5 5 4 6
  • 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
Team Stats
Portsmouth logo Portsmouth League Stats
Bristol City logo Bristol City League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Portsmouth vs Bristol City Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Portsmouth vs City team news beforehand. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Nicolas Schmid
2 Jordan Williams 4 Josh Knight 5 Regan Poole 22 Zak Swanson
7 Marlon Pack 21 Andre Dozzell
49 Callum Lang 10 Adrian Segecic 23 Josh Murphy
9 Colby Bishop
23 Radek Vitek
19 George Tanner 16 Rob Dickie 14 Zak Vyner 2 Ross McCrorie
17 Mark Sykes 4 Adam Randell 21 Neto Borges 10 Scott Twine
11 Anis Mehmeti 18 Emil Riis Jakobsen

Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Portsmouth Substitutes

  • 8John Swift
  • 11Florian Bianchini
  • 14Hayden Matthews
  • 17Ibane Bowat
  • 18Mark Kosznovszky
  • 25Makenzie Kirk
  • 26Josef Bursik
  • 36Conor Chaplin
  • 47Min-Hyeok Yang

Bristol City Substitutes

  • 1Max O'Leary
  • 3Cameron Pring
  • 7Yu Hirakawa
  • 9Fally Mayulu
  • 24Haydon Roberts
  • 25Ephraim Yeboah
  • 30Sinclair Armstrong
  • 31Elijah Morrison
  • 34Jed Meerholz

Previous Portsmouth Lineups

26 Nov Championship
Sheffield Utd 3-0 Portsmouth
22 Nov Championship
Portsmouth 3-1 Millwall
08 Nov Championship
Hull 3-2 Portsmouth
05 Nov Championship
Portsmouth 0-0 Wrexham
01 Nov Championship
Birmingham 4-0 Portsmouth
25 Oct Championship
Portsmouth 0-1 Stoke

Previous Bristol City Lineups

26 Nov Championship
Wrexham 2-0 Bristol City
22 Nov Championship
Bristol City 3-0 Swansea
07 Nov Championship
Watford 1-1 Bristol City
04 Nov Championship
Bristol City 0-1 Blackburn
01 Nov Championship
Stoke 5-1 Bristol City
25 Oct Championship
Bristol City 1-0 Birmingham

Injuries & Suspensions

Portsmouth Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mark Kosznovszky Knee
Josh Murphy Hamstring
Josh Knight Low back
Bristol City Injury Table
Type Name Info
Fally Mayulu Hip
Mark Sykes Hip
Luke McNally Lower leg
Max Bird Calf
Joe Williams Ankle
Team Squads

Portsmouth Player Stats & Squad

Manager: John Mousinho

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Regan Poole 5 D 17 1530 17 0 0 0 3 0
Andre Dozzell 21 M 17 1497 17 0 1 0 4 0
Colby Bishop 9 F 17 1433 16 1 1 0 2 0
Connor Ogilvie 3 D 13 1044 13 0 0 0 2 0
Conor Chaplin 36 M 16 910 10 6 0 0 1 0

Bristol City Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Gerhard Struber

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Zak Vyner 14 D 17 1530 17 0 0 0 4 0
Radek Vitek 23 G 17 1530 17 0 0 0 2 0
Anis Mehmeti 11 F 17 1492 17 0 5 6 4 0
Adam Randell 4 M 17 1443 17 0 0 1 2 0
Rob Dickie 16 D 16 1324 15 1 1 0 2 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 26 15 7 4 57:29 52
2 Middlesbrough 26 13 7 6 37:26 46
3 Ipswich 25 12 8 5 42:24 44
4 Preston 26 11 10 5 36:25 43
5 Millwall 26 12 7 7 29:33 43
6 Watford 25 11 8 6 37:29 41
7 Hull 25 12 5 8 40:38 41
8 Stoke 26 12 4 10 32:23 40
9 Wrexham 26 10 10 6 38:32 40
10 Bristol City 26 11 6 9 38:29 39
11 QPR 26 11 5 10 38:39 38
12 Leicester 26 10 7 9 37:38 37
13 Derby 26 9 8 9 35:35 35
14 Birmingham 26 9 7 10 35:36 34
15 Southampton 26 8 9 9 38:38 33
16 Sheffield Utd 25 10 2 13 36:38 32
17 Swansea 26 9 5 12 27:33 32
18 West Brom 26 9 4 13 29:35 31
19 Charlton 25 7 8 10 25:32 29
20 Blackburn 25 7 7 11 24:30 28
21 Portsmouth 24 6 7 11 21:35 25
22 Norwich 26 6 6 14 28:39 24
23 Oxford 25 5 7 13 25:35 22
24 Sheffield Wed 25 1 8 16 18:51 -7
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 12 9 2 1 27:9 29
2 Ipswich 13 8 4 1 24:11 28
3 Watford 13 8 4 1 23:12 28
4 Middlesbrough 13 8 3 2 20:11 27
5 Birmingham 13 7 5 1 27:13 26
6 Millwall 14 8 2 4 17:17 26
7 QPR 13 7 2 4 24:17 23
8 Preston 13 6 5 2 19:12 23
9 Wrexham 13 6 5 2 24:19 23
10 Hull 13 7 2 4 19:19 23
11 West Brom 12 6 4 2 16:11 22
12 Leicester 13 6 4 3 19:15 22
13 Bristol City 14 6 3 5 23:15 21
14 Swansea 13 6 3 4 16:16 21
15 Stoke 12 6 2 4 18:10 20
16 Southampton 12 5 5 2 17:11 20
17 Charlton 11 5 3 3 13:12 18
18 Portsmouth 13 5 3 5 14:14 18
19 Sheffield Utd 12 5 2 5 18:13 17
20 Derby 14 4 5 5 17:20 17
21 Oxford 12 3 4 5 13:17 13
22 Blackburn 13 2 4 7 13:20 10
23 Norwich 13 3 1 9 12:19 10
24 Sheffield Wed 13 0 4 9 7:29 4