Preston North End FC
Football England - EFL Championship Deepdale Sat 15 Mar 10:00
Portsmouth FC
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Expect a Low-Scoring Encounter

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.

Pompey Won 3-1 in Teams’ Last Meeting

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
14 Portsmouth logo Portsmouth 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 Preston logo Preston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
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Preston North End – Last 10 League Games

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.

Portsmouth – Last 10 League Games

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.

Under 2.5 Probability

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.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

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 Preston logo 1 - 0 Portsmouth logo 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 bet365 logo

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 Logo Preston
Total
9.50 3.70 5.80
Home
8.60 4.60 4.00
Away
8.60 2.50 6.10
Portsmouth Logo Portsmouth
Total
9.50 6.10 3.40
Home
9.90 6.90 3.00
Away
10.80 4.40 6.40
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Preston vs Portsmouth Odds

Preston North End are regarded as having a 43% chance of winning this Championship match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at +130. At +240, 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 -175 and Portsmouth at +125.

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Team Stats
Preston logo Preston League Stats
Portsmouth logo Portsmouth League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins and 7 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

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.

Preston Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Preston Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

1 Freddie Woodman
2 Ryan Porteous 19 Lewis Gibson 6 Liam Lindsay 29 Kaine Kesler-Hayden 3 Jayden Meghoma
18 Ryan Ledson 22 Stefan Thordarson 10 M. Froekjaer-Jensen
7 Will Keane 9 Emil Riis Jakobsen
13 Nicolas Schmid
24 Terry Devlin 5 Regan Poole 3 Connor Ogilvie 18 Cohen Bramall
8 Freddie Potts 21 Andre Dozzell
17 Adil Aouchiche 9 Colby Bishop 23 Josh Murphy
10 Kusini Yengi

Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Preston Substitutes

  • 4Ben Whiteman
  • 11Robert Brady
  • 12Ched Evans
  • 13David Cornell
  • 14Jordan Storey
  • 16Andrew Hughes
  • 20Sam Greenwood
  • 26Patrick Bauer
  • 31Theo Mawene

Portsmouth Substitutes

  • 4Ryley Towler
  • 7Marlon Pack
  • 11Mark O'Mahony
  • 14Kaide Gordon
  • 20Thomas Waddingham
  • 22Zak Swanson
  • 30Matt Ritchie
  • 31Jordan Archer
  • 45Isaac Hayden

Previous Preston Lineups

11 Mar Championship
Sunderland 1-1 Preston
08 Mar Championship
Sheffield Utd 1-0 Preston
04 Mar Championship
Preston 0-0 Swansea
01 Mar FA Cup
Preston 3-0 Burnley
22 Feb Championship
Coventry 2-1 Preston
18 Feb Championship
Preston 1-1 Millwall

Previous Portsmouth Lineups

12 Mar Championship
Portsmouth 1-2 Plymouth
09 Mar Championship
Portsmouth 1-0 Leeds
01 Mar Championship
Luton 1-0 Portsmouth
22 Feb Championship
Portsmouth 2-1 QPR
15 Feb Championship
Oxford 0-2 Portsmouth
11 Feb Championship
Portsmouth 2-1 Cardiff

Injuries & Suspensions

Preston Injury Table
Type Name Info
Brad Potts Hamstring
Joshua Seary Knee
Portsmouth Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ibane Bowat Other
Jordan Williams Hamstring
Paddy Lane Knee
Jacob Farrell Lower leg
Hayden Matthews Hamstring
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Birmingham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 Blackburn 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Bristol City 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Charlton 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Coventry 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 Derby 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
7 Hull 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
8 Ipswich 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
9 Leicester 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Middlesbrough 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Millwall 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 Norwich 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Oxford 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 Portsmouth 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 Preston 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 QPR 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 Sheffield Utd 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 Sheffield Wed 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
19 Southampton 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
20 Stoke 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
21 Swansea 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
22 Watford 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
23 West Brom 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
24 Wrexham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Birmingham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 Blackburn 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Bristol City 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Charlton 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Coventry 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 Derby 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
7 Hull 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
8 Ipswich 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
9 Leicester 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Middlesbrough 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Millwall 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 Norwich 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Oxford 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 Portsmouth 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 Preston 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 QPR 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 Sheffield Utd 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 Sheffield Wed 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
19 Southampton 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
20 Stoke 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
21 Swansea 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
22 Watford 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
23 West Brom 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
24 Wrexham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0