Portsmouth vs Norwich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Portsmouth vs Norwich
Portsmouth host Norwich in this Championship match at Fratton Park, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 16 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
Pompey Look the Best Bet
We’re happy to side with Portsmouth 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they take on Norwich. At odds of -143, we get a return if the hosts win and there’s the insurance of money back if the game is drawn.
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5-3 Victory for Pompey in Last H2H
Portsmouth triumphed in their last Championship game which was away from home. Oxford United were beaten 1-0 at Kassam Stadium. Pompey had four shots on target and 51% possession, with Adrian Segecic netting the winner in the 38th minute.
On Tuesday night, Portsmouth hosted Reading and were defeated 2-1 in the EFL Cup.
Norwich City lost their previous Championship game, being beaten at home to Millwall 2-1 at Carrow Road. The Canaries boasted 59% possession and had three shots on goal, with Joshua Sargent finding the net.
In their previous showing, Norwich claimed a 2-1 EFL Cup victory away to Watford.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Portsmouth have gone unbeaten in their past three meetings with Norwich. In their last clash, Portsmouth travelled to Carrow Road and landed a 5-3 victory. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two Portsmouth victories and one draw.
Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:0 | 3 |
18 | ![]() |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1:2 | 0 |
4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts. Pompey have had 47.5% possession and 4.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.5 corners.
Top goalscorer Colby Bishop has found the net 5 times, Robert Atkinson 2, with Adrian Segecic and two other players on 1. Josh Murphy has recorded the most assists with 5.
Norwich City – Last 10 League GamesNorwich have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, averaging 4.1 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Norfolk side average 56.9% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 5.5 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 10.1 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.
Joshua Sargent is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Marcelino Nunez, Borja Sainz, Shane Duffy and Jack Stacey have 2. Jacob Wright has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Portsmouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Jordan Williams, Conor Shaughnessy, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, John Swift, Andre Dozzell, Callum Lang, Adrian Segecic, Florian Bianchini, Colby Bishop.
Norwich predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Vladan Kovacevic (GK), Jakov Medic, Harry Darling, José Córdoba, Jack Stacey, Jacob Wright, Mirko Topic, Jeffrey Schlupp, Mathias Kvistgaarden, Ante Crnac, Josh Sargent.
Portsmouth vs Norwich Prediction & Betting Tips
Discover our expert Portsmouth vs Norwich betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.
Match Prediction
We think Portsmouth are a good bet at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap for this Championship game. This selection makes appeal at odds of -143, with a win expected for the home team.
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Key Portsmouth vs Norwich league stats:
Pompey 0.0 Probability
According to the latest odds, there’s a 58.8% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are betting odds of +700 that Portsmouth land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) is available to register at least one shot on goal at -135. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.


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Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) has netted four goals in his past five Championship games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +215 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.


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Corners Prediction
Norwich have had under 4.5 corners in seven straight away matches, while Portsmouth have had an average of 3.20 corners against them in their previous 5 home games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Norwich Team Corners line and this is priced at -138.






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Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our same-game multi which has Portsmouth on the Asian Handicap at 0.0, no more than two goals and also Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) to have at minimum of one shot on target.
A bet builder is a single event wager where you select outcomes for a particular football game. You’re able to forecast various outcomes, with the odds increasing each time before going ahead and placing this wager.
Portsmouth vs Norwich 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.
Betting Sites Anticipating a Close Encounter
The bookies have betting odds of +138 for Portsmouth to win this Championship clash, while you could instead opt for Norwich City at +185, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +240.
There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Portsmouth available at +195 and Norwich at +230. The third option is the draw which is priced at +118.
If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Overs or Unders happens. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -141 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Colby Bishop Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer
Colby Bishop is available at +215 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +550 to find the net first.













Five Portsmouth Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes
Portsmouth have secured five wins, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Norwich are winless in the last seven away games. Liam Manning's men have recorded six defeats, three draws and one victory in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
When previously meeting at Fratton Park, Portsmouth and Norwich played out a 0-0 draw.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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5-3-2 | 2.10 | 1.20 | 0.90 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
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1-3-6 | 2.20 | 0.70 | 1.50 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
- 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


- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 56.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
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Portsmouth vs Norwich Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the Portsmouth vs Norwich team news before betting. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship as well as the latest injury reports.
Portsmouth Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Norwich Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Portsmouth Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Norwich Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Portsmouth Lineups
Previous Norwich Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bristol City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
2 | Stoke | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
3 | Millwall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
4 | Leicester | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
5 | Southampton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
6 | Portsmouth | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
7 | Charlton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
8 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
9 | West Brom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
10 | Ipswich | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
11 | Preston | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
12 | Birmingham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
13 | QPR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
14 | Coventry | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
15 | Hull | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
16 | Sheffield Wed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
17 | Wrexham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
18 | Norwich | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
19 | Blackburn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
20 | Oxford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
21 | Swansea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
22 | Watford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
23 | Derby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
24 | Sheffield Utd | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Stoke | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
2 | Leicester | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
3 | Southampton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
4 | Charlton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
5 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
6 | West Brom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
7 | Birmingham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
8 | QPR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
9 | Coventry | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
10 | Bristol City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
11 | Millwall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
12 | Portsmouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
13 | Ipswich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
14 | Preston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
15 | Hull | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
16 | Sheffield Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
17 | Wrexham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
18 | Blackburn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
19 | Swansea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
20 | Watford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
21 | Derby | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
22 | Norwich | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
23 | Oxford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
24 | Sheffield Utd | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |







































