Preston vs Portsmouth Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Mar 2025

We don’t think the net will bulge too many times when Preston go up against Portsmouth. For this reason, we’re backing Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market and this selection is priced at -150.

Preston North End played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was on the road at Stadium of Light against Sunderland. The Lilywhites had two shots on target and boasted 56% possession, with Emil Riis Jakobsen registering the goal.

Portsmouth were beaten in their previous game, losing 2-1 at home to Plymouth Argyle at Fratton Park. The Hampshire team recorded a mind-boggling 80% of possession and managed three shots on goal, with Adil Aouchiche finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Portsmouth and Preston saw the former win at home. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Fratton Park.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Preston	31	12	11	8	38	34	4	38:34	47
19	Portsmouth	29	8	9	12	27	38	-11	27:38	33

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Preston have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Paul Heckingbottom's side have averaged 47.9% possession and 3.7 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 5.8 corners.

Top scorers are Emil Riis Jakobsen and Milutin Osmajic on 3 goals, while Will Keane has racked up 1. Mads Froekjaer-Jensen is the leading assists maker on 3.

Pompey have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.0 goals from 9.2 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Pompey average 49.5% possession, 6.1 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 7.5 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Colby Bishop has scored 2 goals, followed by Adil Aouchiche, Josh Murphy, Matt Ritchie and Andre Dozzell on 1. Josh Murphy is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Preston confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Freddie Woodman (GK), Ryan Porteous, Lewis Gibson, Liam Lindsay, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Jayden Meghoma, Ryan Ledson, Stefan Thordarson, Mads Froekjaer-Jensen, Will Keane, Emil Riis Jakobsen.

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Terry Devlin, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, Cohen Bramall, Freddie Potts, Andre Dozzell, Adil Aouchiche, Colby Bishop, Josh Murphy, Kusini Yengi.

Preston vs Portsmouth Prediction & Betting Tips

We don’t think the teams will combine to score three or more in this Championship clash. Therefore, we’ll wager on Under 2.5 Goals which is currently available at odds of -150.

Injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Preston vs Portsmouth league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Preston games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Preston games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Preston games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Portsmouth games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Portsmouth games on the road.

According to the bookies, our pick has a 60% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Those wanting bigger odds for their Under 2.5 Goals bet can have this selection as part of a Result & Total Goals pick. This involves predicting which team will come out on top.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 1 - 0 Portsmouth

Preston can be backed to win 1-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +540 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Corners Prediction

Portsmouth Over 4.5 Corners -125

Portsmouth have had over 4.5 corners in seven consecutive games, while the previous 5 Preston matches have seen them concede an average of 6.00 corners. We’re going to select the Overs for Portsmouth Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Preston

Total

11.30 4.20 7.10

Home

11.30 5.50 5.80

Away

10.80 3.60 7.20

Portsmouth

Total

10.20 5.10 5.10

Home

9.90 5.70 4.20

Away

11.00 4.30 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-114

Preston Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Portsmouth Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-122

X

+550

2

+117

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Preston vs Portsmouth Odds

Preston North End are regarded as having a 47% chance of winning this Championship match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at +114. At +250, Portsmouth are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all Championship matches and you can back Preston North End at -189 and Portsmouth at +148.

Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+225

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+107

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-313

X2

-154

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-120

2 Hcp +0.25

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-156

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-127

Preston vs Portsmouth Lineups & Team News

Our Preston vs Portsmouth team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

The Championship squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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