Southampton vs Portsmouth Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Sep 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Southampton vs Portsmouth

Southampton host Portsmouth in this Championship meeting at St. Mary's, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Sunday 14 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Side With Pompey and a Goals Start

Portsmouth stand out as a value wager at -109 with a +0.75 headstart. We anticipate this Asian Handicap could see them prosper against Southampton, with our stake equally divided between +0.5 and +1.0.

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4-0 Victory for Southampton in Pair’s Previous H2H

Southampton faced Watford away when last in action. It was a 2-2 draw at Vicarage Road. The South Coast side had 46% possession and seven shots on target, while Cameron Archer and Ryan Manning each scored one goal.

Portsmouth claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 win occurred against Preston North End at Fratton Park. Pompey recorded 40% possession and totalled two shots on goal, with Andre Dozzell scoring a 41st minute winner.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The two teams last clashed at Fratton Park, with Southampton recording the EFL Cup away victory. Overcoming Portsmouth by a 4-0 scoreline.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Portsmouth	4	2	1	1	4	3	1	4:3	7
14	Southampton	4	1	2	1	6	6	0	6:6	5

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 11.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Southampton have had 48.8% possession and 4.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 15.8 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.3 corners.

Ryan Manning and Jack Stephens are the top scorers with 2 goals each, while Cameron Archer has 1. Mateus Fernandes is the top assists maker on 2, with goalie Aaron Ramsdale managing one clean sheet.

Pompey have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 9.7 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. John Mousinho's side average 47.2% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while conceding 1.1 goals from 9.5 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Colby Bishop has scored 5 goals, followed by Adrian Segecic and Robert Atkinson on 2. Josh Murphy has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 5.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Southampton predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Gavin Bazunu (GK), Jack Stephens, Nathan Wood, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Mads Roerslev, Ryan Fraser, Shea Charles, Ryan Manning, Finn Azaz, Jay Robinson, Cameron Archer.

Portsmouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Zak Swanson, Regan Poole, Conor Shaughnessy, Connor Ogilvie, John Swift, Andre Dozzell, Florian Bianchini, Adrian Segecic, Joshua Murphy, Colby Bishop.

Southampton vs Portsmouth Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Southampton vs Portsmouth betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

Take Portsmouth +0.75 at -109 for this Championship encounter. Dividing stakes between +0.5 and +1.0 could be the best plan and we think a price of 2.0 is value when it comes to the visitors.

We study the Championship form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Southampton vs Portsmouth league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Southampton in 3 consecutive games.

Pompey +0.75 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 52.1% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Portsmouth Asian Hcp +0.75 @ -109 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Southampton 1 - 1 Portsmouth

One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +575 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cameron Archer Under 0.5 Shots On Target +110

Cameron Archer (Southampton) has failed to record a shot on goal in five of the past ten league games. We’re going to back him to fall short when it comes to Shots on Target and this selection is available at +110.

Latest Cameron Archer Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+525

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+110

Shots

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

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Adrian Segecic to Score +390

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) has racked up two goals in his past four Championship matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +390 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Adrian Segecic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Shots

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Portsmouth Under 4.5 Corners -120

Portsmouth have had under 4.5 corners in three consecutive away matches, with Southampton conceding under 4.5 corners in the previous four games. We advise betting on the -120 that Portsmouth won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Southampton

Total

11.00 4.70 6.30

Home

10.90 3.80 7.10

Away

8.10 4.40 3.70

Portsmouth

Total

9.00 5.10 3.90

Home

9.40 6.30 3.10

Away

9.60 4.50 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-143

Southampton Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Portsmouth Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-161

X

+700

2

+175

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Southampton vs Portsmouth 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.

Southampton Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The favourites are 60% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Southampton being priced at -149 to come away with a victory in this Championship encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Portsmouth are trading at +375.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. Southampton are +120, while Portsmouth are alternatively priced at +360 and the draw is +133.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -135.

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Full-Time Result

1

-149

X

+290

2

+375

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+133

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-435

X2

+107

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+235

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-114

2 Hcp +0.75

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-102

Adam Armstrong is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There is +165 available that Adam Armstrong finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +380.

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

First

+165

Anytime

+380

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

First

+200

Anytime

+450

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

First

+240

Anytime

+525

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Shea Charles (Southampton)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Caspar Jander (Southampton)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Florian Bianchini (Portsmouth)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen (Southampton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Elias Jelert (Southampton)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

John Swift (Portsmouth)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Ryan Manning (Southampton)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+132

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+110

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-128

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-175

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-213

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-222

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-263

Shea Charles (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-270

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-294

Florian Bianchini (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Elias Jelert (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

John Swift (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

Over 3.5

+106

Under 3.5

-

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Shea Charles (Southampton)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Florian Bianchini (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Elias Jelert (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Southampton Finding Life Tough at Home Right Now

Southampton have clocked up seven losses, two draws and one win in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Portsmouth have not lost on their travels in the past four matches. The Hampshire outfit have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Southampton Home Stats		1-2-7	2.80	0.80	2.00	8	2	7	3
Portsmouth Away Stats		3-2-5	2.60	1.30	1.30	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

Southampton vs Portsmouth Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Southampton vs Portsmouth team news. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with up-to-date injury news.

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