Portsmouth vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Portsmouth vs Reading

Portsmouth host Reading in this EFL Cup match at Fratton Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 12 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

It could be beneficial to back Portsmouth when they clash with Reading. There’s loads of value in the -119 that the home team get the job done and we’re therefore going to play the Full-Time Result market.

Portsmouth won last time out by a 1-0 Championship scoreline. It was on the road against Oxford United at Kassam Stadium. John Mousinho's team enjoyed 51% possession and four shots on target, with Adrian Segecic scoring the winning goal in the 38th minute.

Reading were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 2-0 at home to Huddersfield Town in League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Portsmouth claim a 4-1 League One home win over Reading at Fratton Park.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
21	Portsmouth	38	10	10	18	37	54	-17	37:54	40

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Reading	40	16	13	11	60	51	9	60:51	61

Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ben Killip (GK), Zak Swanson, Hayden Matthews, Ibane Bowat, Jacob Farrell, Mark Kosznovszky, John Swift, Terry Devlin, Luke Le Roux, Min-Hyeok Yang, Thomas Waddingham.

Reading confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jack Stevens (GK), John Ryan, Finley Burns, Michael Stickland, Andre Garcia, Ashqar Ahmed, Tivonge Rushesha, Kamari Doyle, Mamadi Camara, Shay Spencer, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan.

Portsmouth vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Portsmouth vs Reading with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

Portsmouth can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this EFL Cup match. The odds of -119 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the EFL Cup action.

Key Portsmouth vs Reading EFL Cup & league stats:

• Portsmouth have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Portsmouth have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Reading have lost their last 3 games.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 54.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Portsmouth To Win @ -119 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Portsmouth 2 - 1 Reading

We’re predicting Portsmouth to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +650. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Colby Bishop to Score +200

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) has registered four goals in his past five matches. There are odds of +200 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Colby Bishop Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+150

First

+400

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Portsmouth vs Reading 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 latest Portsmouth odds are -156 which leads to them being favourites in this EFL Cup clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 61% prospect of securing a victory. If you’re searching for a different slant, Reading are available at +370.

Betting Portsmouth -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -133 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Reading means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS Yes is on offer at -154 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-156

X

+335

2

+370

Half-Time Result

1

+110

X

+145

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-476

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+230

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-133

2 Hcp +0.75

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+112

You will find favourite Colby Bishop at +400 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +150 that he finds the net any time.

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

First

+150

Anytime

+400

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

First

+195

Anytime

+550

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Matt Ritchie (Portsmouth)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

+410

Anytime

+1100

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Andre Dozzell (Portsmouth)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Regan Poole (Portsmouth)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Tom McIntyre (Portsmouth)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Zak Swanson (Portsmouth)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Connor Ogilvie (Portsmouth)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Conor Shaughnessy (Portsmouth)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Portsmouth Stats

Reading Stats

Full-Time Result

• 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

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• 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

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Portsmouth vs Reading Lineups & Team News

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