Portsmouth vs Cardiff Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2026
Portsmouth vs Cardiff Predictions
Goals could be scored by both Portsmouth and Cardiff and that means heading to the Both Teams to Score market. We really like the -167 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.
Read our complete Portsmouth vs Cardiff betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Portsmouth vs Cardiff Preview
Portsmouth clash with Cardiff at Fratton Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 5 September.
Portsmouth have been defeated in back-to-back Championship outings. In a recent home game at Fratton Park, they lost 2-0 to Derby County. John Mousinho's team dominated possession with 65% of the ball and had two shots on target.
Cardiff City were beaten in their previous game and this was away from home at Loftus Road. Queens Park Rangers claimed a 2-1 win. The South Wales club had three shots on goal and boasted 64% possession, while Perry Ng was on the scoresheet.
Pompey Too Good for Cardiff in Last H2H
It was a 2-1 home victory for Portsmouth at Fratton Park when they last faced Cardiff. In the previous 3 H2H matches, there have been two Portsmouth victories and one Cardiff win.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 |  Cardiff |
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 21 |  Portsmouth |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5:8 | 3 |
Pompey have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Pompey have averaged 48.4% possession and 4.5 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 6.4 corners.
Top goalscorer Adrian Segecic has found the net 6 times, with Marko Milovanovic, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Ebou Adams and Terry Devlin scoring 1 each. The leading assistor is Adrian Segecic with 3.
Cardiff have lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 5.5 shots on goal, 15.3 attempts and 1.5 goals. Brian Barry-Murphy's side average 65.5% possession, 8.3 corners taken and 5.3 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 14.3 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.
Cian Ashford has scored 2 goals, followed by Perry Ng, Jack Moylan, Yousef Salech and Rubin Colwill on 1. Ollie Tanner, Cian Ashford and Ronan Kpakio have managed 1 assists in the last 4 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Portsmouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Bielica (GK), Terry Devlin, Benjamin Arthur, Madiodio Dia, Zak Swanson, Marlon Pack, Ebou Adams, Abu Kamara, Adrian Segecic, Ryan Kavuma McQueen, Marko Milovanovic.
Cardiff predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Nathan Trott (GK), Perry Ng, Joel Bagan, Gabriel Osho, Calum Scanlon, Alexander Robertson, Cian Ashford, Ollie Tanner, Rubin Colwill, Jack Moylan, Yousef Salech.
Main Match Prediction
Goals could be on the cards and we’re backing both sides to find the net in this Championship encounter. You can get odds of -167 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection and this looks like real value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re always monitoring the Championship team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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1
Cardiff
Portsmouth are available at +650 to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.
Player Prop Picks
Ebou Adams (Portsmouth) can be wagered at +165 to have at least one shot on goal. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.
Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) has scored six goals in his past ten Championship matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +250 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi selections include both teams to find the net, Portsmouth to cover the -0.25 Asian Handicap along with Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) to score at any time.
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Portsmouth vs Cardiff Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have Portsmouth as +128 favourites for this Championship clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 44% likely to win. Cardiff City are seen as the most unlikely winner at +195.
For those wanting some insurance backing Portsmouth, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s -105 that they manage to beat Cardiff on this market.
The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -167 on the Both Teams to Score market.
There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred wager when it comes to Championship games. The best football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.
Favourite Yousef Salech is priced at +510 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +190.
Stats: League matches only
Portsmouth haven’t tasted victory at Fratton Park in the previous three matches. John Mousinho's team have clocked up six losses, two wins and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Cardiff have failed to win in their last three matches on their travels. The South Wales club have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 2.30 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
The most recent Fratton Park meeting saw Portsmouth claim a 2-1 win over Cardiff.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Home Stats |
2-2-6 | 2.10 | 0.80 | 1.30 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
| Cardiff Away Stats |
3-4-3 | 4.10 | 2.30 | 1.80 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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
Portsmouth League Stats
Cardiff League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.30 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.25 corners awarded and 5.25 corners conceded in the last 4 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 2 away matches
- An average of 13.50 corners awarded in the last 4 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 0 of the last 4 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 0 of the last 2 away matches
- An average of 48.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 65.50% possession in the last 4 matches
- An average of 64.00% possession in the last 2 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 4 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 2 away matches
- Top Scorers for Portsmouth this season are Adrian Segecic (1), Ebou Adams (1), Marko Milovanovic (1)
- Top Assistors for Portsmouth this season are Abu Kamara (1), Ebou Adams (1)
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Portsmouth vs Cardiff Lineups & Team News
The Portsmouth vs Cardiff team news could change everything — review it before betting. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Championship lineups and injury news right here.
Portsmouth Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 10 |
| 2 | QPR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 10 |
| 3 | Charlton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 10 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:8 | 7 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 6 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 7 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 10 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
| 11 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 5 |
| 12 | West Ham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8:7 | 5 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 14 | Watford | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 15 | Bolton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Derby | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 17 | Lincoln | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 18 | Southampton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | 3 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 20 | Norwich | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 22 | Stoke | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | 3 |
| 23 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:10 | 2 |
| 24 | Preston | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:9 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Charlton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 5 | West Brom | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 6 | Swansea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
| 7 | Sheffield Utd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 8 | Watford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 9 | QPR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 10 | Norwich | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 11 | West Ham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 3 |
| 12 | Millwall | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 14 | Bolton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 15 | Stoke | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 16 | Bristol City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 17 | Birmingham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 18 | Cardiff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 19 | Burnley | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 20 | Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 21 | Lincoln | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 22 | Derby | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 23 | Preston | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 0 |
| 24 | Portsmouth | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
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