Watford vs Portsmouth Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Watford vs Portsmouth

Watford clash with Portsmouth at Vicarage Road, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 21 January.

There’s a strong case for siding with Watford when it comes to the Full-Time Result betting market. We think the favourites could prove too strong for Portsmouth and odds of -154 are attractive.

Watford lost when last in action. In a home game at Vicarage Road, they were turned over 2-0 by Millwall. The Hornets enjoyed 56% possession and had three shots on target.

Portsmouth triumphed in their previous game. It was away from home where Sheffield Wednesday were beaten 1-0 at Hillsborough. The Hampshire outfit had 53% possession and managed two shots on goal, with Adrian Segecic on target in the 65th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fratton Park played host to the last head-to-head when home team Portsmouth drew 2-2 with Watford. In the previous 3 H2H games, we have seen one Watford victory, one Portsmouth win and one draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Watford	35	13	12	10	45	41	4	45:41	51
19	Portsmouth	34	10	9	15	34	44	-10	34:44	39

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. Watford have had 51.5% possession and 5.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts, while being awarded 5.0 corners.

Thomas Ince is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Othmane Maamma and Luca Kjerrumgaard both have 3. The leading assistor is Marc Bola with 3.

Pompey have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.0 goals from 10.1 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 49.8% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 11.9 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Callum Lang is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Adrian Segecic, Conor Shaughnessy, Min-Hyeok Yang and Terry Devlin have 1. Josh Murphy has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Watford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Egil Selvik (GK), Jeremy Ngakia, Matthew Pollock, James Abankwah, Marc Bola, Hector Kyprianou, Imran Louza, Othmane Maamma, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Thomas Ince, Luca Kjerrumgaard.

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Terry Devlin, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, Zak Swanson, Andre Dozzell, Ebou Adams, Adrian Segecic, Conor Chaplin, Millenic Alli, Colby Bishop.

Watford vs Portsmouth Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Watford vs Portsmouth betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best corners pick, correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We believe that Watford are excellent value at -154 when it comes to this Championship encounter. The odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest Championship team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key Watford vs Portsmouth league stats:

• Watford have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Watford have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Portsmouth have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Portsmouth have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 60.6% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you think that Watford can make a relatively fast start, then we recommend considering the Double Result market. You can back them to lead at half-time and full-time.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Watford 2 - 0 Portsmouth

We’re taking a chance on Watford to achieve a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +540 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Colby Bishop Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) can be backed to register a minimum of one shot on goal at -118. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.

Latest Colby Bishop Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-141

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Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard to Score +160

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford) has managed three goals in his past five Championship home games. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +160 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+165

First

+410

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+130

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -147

We’ve seen an average 8.80 corners in the previous five Portsmouth away matches. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -147 that the teams come up short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Watford

Total

10.00 5.00 5.00

Home

9.60 5.40 4.20

Away

10.00 4.10 5.90

Portsmouth

Total

9.90 4.60 5.30

Home

10.30 5.50 4.80

Away

10.70 4.10 6.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-147

Watford Corners

Over 5.5

-133

Under 5.5

-105

Portsmouth Corners

Over 3.5

-156

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-208

X

+700

2

+200

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Watford vs Portsmouth 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.

Watford are the -141 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 58% chance of triumphing in this Championship encounter according to the latest odds. Portsmouth are regarded as the least likely winner at +390.

If you wager Watford -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -111, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Portsmouth achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -128.

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Full-Time Result

1

-141

X

+260

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+125

X

+123

2

+380

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-385

X2

+104

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-111

2 Hcp +0.75

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

+106

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-128

Favourite Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard is now available at +410 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

First

+165

Anytime

+410

Imran Louza (Watford)

First

+200

Anytime

+510

Mamadou Doumbia (Watford)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Othmane Maamma (Watford)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Edo Kayembe (Watford)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Callum Lang (Portsmouth)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Tom Ince (Watford)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Conor Chaplin (Portsmouth)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Hector Kyprianou (Watford)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Kevin Keben (Watford)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Jeremy Ngakia (Watford)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Marc Bola (Watford)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

James Abankwah (Watford)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Mattie Pollock (Watford)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

John Swift (Portsmouth)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+130

Imran Louza (Watford)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-100

Mamadou Doumbia (Watford)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-119

Othmane Maamma (Watford)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-128

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-141

Callum Lang (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-189

Tom Ince (Watford)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Edo Kayembe (Watford)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-208

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-227

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-370

Conor Chaplin (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Hector Kyprianou (Watford)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

John Swift (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Kevin Keben (Watford)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1000

Jeremy Ngakia (Watford)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1000

Marc Bola (Watford)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1429

Mattie Pollock (Watford)

Over 0.5

+410

Under 0.5

-1667

James Abankwah (Watford)

Over 0.5

+430

Under 0.5

-2000

Watford have managed six victories, three draws and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Portsmouth have recorded six defeats, three draws and one victory in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

In the last meeting at Vicarage Road, Watford defeated Portsmouth by a 2-1 scoreline.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Watford Home Stats		6-3-1	2.60	1.70	0.90	5	5	6	4
Portsmouth Away Stats		1-3-6	2.60	0.60	2.00	5	5	4	6

• 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

Watford vs Portsmouth Lineups & Team News

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