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Football England - EFL Championship The Hawthorns Sat 23 Aug 10:00
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: West Brom vs Portsmouth

West Brom host Portsmouth in this Championship match at The Hawthorns, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 23 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back Both Teams to Score

The odds of -111 catch the eye when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection as we expect both West Brom and Portsmouth to find the net. The stats suggest that this outcome is likely to happen.

West Brom Too Good for Pompey in Last H2H

West Bromwich Albion have triumphed in back-to-back Championship games. The latest of these was on the road where Wrexham were beaten 3-2 at The Racecourse. Ryan Mason's team had 49% possession and managed five shots on target, while Isaac Price bagged two goals and Jed Wallace scored the other.

Portsmouth lost when last in action. In a home game at Fratton Park, they were beaten 2-1 by Norwich City. Pompey had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 58% possession and three shots on goal, while Adrian Segecic was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was West Brom who came out on top when they last played Portsmouth. At The Hawthorns, a 5-1 home win was recorded.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
20 West Brom logo West Brom 40 11 11 18 42 56 -14 42:56 44
21 Portsmouth logo Portsmouth 39 10 11 18 38 55 -17 38:55 41
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West Brom – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. West Brom have had 53.8% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer is Isaac Price on 3 goals, while Tom Fellows and Callum Styles have both bagged 2. Tom Fellows is the top assists maker on 3.

Portsmouth – Last 10 League Games

Pompey have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 4.1 shots on goal, 8.5 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Hampshire side average 48.7% possession, 4.8 corners taken and 4.9 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 8.5 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Colby Bishop is top scorer on 4, with Adrian Segecic and Robert Atkinson next on 2. Josh Murphy has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

West Brom confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joshua Griffiths (GK), Darnell Furlong, Nathaniel Phillips, George Campbell, Callum Styles, Jayson Molumby, Alex Mowatt, Tom Fellows, Isaac Price, Michael Johnston, Aune Selland Heggeboe.

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

West Brom vs Portsmouth Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert West Brom vs Portsmouth betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

It’s easy to back the -111 that’s available when it comes to the BTTS Yes betting selection. Both sides look capable of finding the net in this Championship clash and this looks a value bet.

The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Championship stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.

Key West Brom vs Portsmouth league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 WBA games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 WBA games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Portsmouth games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Portsmouth games.
BTTS Yes Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 52.6% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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If you think that BTTS Yes will happen but want to get a slightly bigger price, there’s the option to head to the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market and combine it with Over 2.5 Goals.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

West Brom West Brom logo 2 - 1 Portsmouth logo Portsmouth

There are betting odds of +700 that West Brom land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Adrian Segecic Under 0.5 Shots On Target -137 BetMGM logo

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) can be wagered at -137 to not have a shot on goal. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.

Latest Adrian Segecic Player Prop Odds

Isaac Price to Score +430 BetMGM logo

Isaac Price (West Brom) has registered three goals in his past five Championship games. There are odds of +430 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

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Corners Prediction

West Brom Under 6.5 Corners -150 BetMGM logo

West Brom have not covered the 6.5 corners line in ten straight games, while Portsmouth have conceded an average of 3.80 corners in the past 5 games. There’s the opportunity to go under the West Brom Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -150 available.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
West Brom Logo West Brom
Total
10.00 4.80 5.20
Home
10.40 6.50 3.90
Away
9.50 4.20 5.30
Portsmouth Logo Portsmouth
Total
9.70 4.80 4.90
Home
9.00 6.00 3.00
Away
10.30 4.70 5.60
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -111
Full-Time Result West Brom -123
Shots On Target Adrian Segecic Under 0.5 -137

A same-game multi always adds excitement and the picks are BTTS Yes, West Brom to win accompanied by Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) failing to record a shot on target.

We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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West Brom 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.

West Brom Have the Shortest Odds to Win

With the bookies giving them a 60% probability of winning, West Bromwich Albion might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -152 when it comes to triumphing in this Championship clash. Portsmouth are regarded as the least likely winner at +390.

If West Brom at -0.75 beat Portsmouth by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -114.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -132 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.

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Josh Maja is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Josh Maja is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +510 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +210.

Player Goals
Josh Maja (West Brom)
First
+210
Anytime
+510
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Isaac Price (West Brom)
First
+250
Anytime
+600
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Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)
First
+275
Anytime
+650
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Karlan Grant (West Brom)
First
+300
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots On Target
Josh Maja (West Brom)
Over 0.5
-208
Under 0.5
+120
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Isaac Price (West Brom)
Over 0.5
-172
Under 0.5
+110
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Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)
Over 0.5
-109
Under 0.5
-156
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Karlan Grant (West Brom)
Over 0.5
-109
Under 0.5
-156
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Player Shots
Josh Maja (West Brom)
Over 2.5
-161
Under 2.5
-
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Karlan Grant (West Brom)
Over 2.5
+123
Under 2.5
-
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Isaac Price (West Brom)
Over 2.5
+140
Under 2.5
-
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Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)
Over 1.5
-132
Under 1.5
-
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West Brom Bidding to Stay Strong at Home

West Brom have avoided defeat in their last three matches at The Hawthorns. The Black Country outfit have collected five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Portsmouth have not lost on their travels in the past three matches. John Mousinho's team have six defeats, three wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

The previous The Hawthorns encounter involved a 5-1 West Brom win against Portsmouth.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
West Brom logo West Brom Home Stats 5-2-3 2.60 1.40 1.20 3 7 5 5
Portsmouth logo Portsmouth Away Stats 3-1-6 3.00 1.30 1.70 5 5 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
Team Stats
West Brom logo West Brom League Stats
Portsmouth logo Portsmouth League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

West Brom vs Portsmouth Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the West Brom vs Portsmouth team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Championship, along with current injury news.

West Brom Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

West Brom Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

20 Joshua Griffiths
2 Darnell Furlong 3 Nathaniel Phillips 6 George Campbell 4 Callum Styles
8 Jayson Molumby 27 Alex Mowatt
31 Tom Fellows 21 Isaac Price 11 Michael Johnston
19 A. Selland Heggeboe
1 Nicolas Schmid
22 Zak Swanson 5 Regan Poole 6 Conor Shaughnessy 3 Connor Ogilvie
8 John Swift 21 Andre Dozzell
11 Florian Bianchini 10 Adrian Segecic 23 Josh Murphy
9 Colby Bishop

Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

West Brom Substitutes

  • 7Jed Wallace
  • 9Josh Maja
  • 10Karlan Grant
  • 13Toby Collyer
  • 15Caleb Taylor
  • 17Ousmane Diakite
  • 23Joe Wildsmith
  • 41Alex Williams
  • 44Devante Cole

Portsmouth Substitutes

  • 2Jordan Williams
  • 14Hayden Matthews
  • 16Luke Le Roux
  • 17Ibane Bowat
  • 18Mark Kosznovszky
  • 20Thomas Waddingham
  • 24Terry Devlin
  • 30Ben Killip
  • 47Min-Hyeok Yang

Previous West Brom Lineups

16 Aug Championship
Wrexham 2-3 West Brom
12 Aug EFL Cup
West Brom 3-4 Derby
09 Aug Championship
West Brom 1-0 Blackburn
03 May Championship
West Brom 5-3 Luton
26 Apr Championship
Cardiff 0-0 West Brom
21 Apr Championship
West Brom 1-3 Derby

Previous Portsmouth Lineups

16 Aug Championship
Portsmouth 1-2 Norwich
12 Aug EFL Cup
Portsmouth 1-2 Reading
09 Aug Championship
Oxford 0-1 Portsmouth
03 May Championship
Portsmouth 1-1 Hull
26 Apr Championship
Sheffield Wed 1-1 Portsmouth
21 Apr Championship
Portsmouth 1-0 Watford

Injuries & Suspensions

West Brom Injury Table
Type Name Info
Chris Mepham Hamstring
Karlan Grant Hamstring
Michael Johnston Other
Tammer Bany Odeh Muscle
Portsmouth Injury Table
Type Name Info
Franco Umeh-Chibueze Hamstring
Mark Kosznovszky Knee
Josh Murphy Hamstring
Josh Knight Low back
Team Squads

West Brom Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ryan Mason

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jayson Molumby 14 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Nathaniel Phillips 3 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 1 0
Callum Styles 4 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Joshua Griffiths 20 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Aune Selland Heggeboe 19 F 2 180 2 0 0 1 0 0

Portsmouth Player Stats & Squad

Manager: John Mousinho

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Andre Dozzell 21 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Regan Poole 5 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 1 0
Colby Bishop 9 F 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Connor Ogilvie 3 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 2 0
Conor Shaughnessy 6 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 40 25 8 7 84:42 83
2 Millwall 40 21 9 10 55:45 72
3 Middlesbrough 40 20 11 9 60:39 71
4 Ipswich 38 19 12 7 67:39 69
5 Hull 40 20 7 13 63:58 67
6 Wrexham 40 17 13 10 62:53 64
7 Southampton 39 17 12 10 63:48 63
8 Derby 40 17 9 14 58:51 60
9 Watford 40 14 14 12 51:48 56
10 QPR 40 16 8 16 57:62 56
11 Norwich 40 16 7 17 53:47 55
12 Stoke 40 15 9 16 48:43 54
13 Bristol City 40 15 9 16 51:51 54
14 Birmingham 40 14 11 15 48:50 53
15 Preston 40 13 14 13 47:51 53
16 Swansea 40 15 8 17 47:52 53
17 Sheffield Utd 40 15 6 19 57:57 51
18 Charlton 40 12 12 16 37:48 48
19 Blackburn 40 12 10 18 37:49 46
20 West Brom 40 11 11 18 42:56 44
21 Portsmouth 39 10 11 18 38:55 41
22 Leicester 40 11 13 16 53:62 40
23 Oxford 40 9 13 18 37:52 40
24 Sheffield Wed 40 1 9 30 24:81 -6
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 20 15 3 2 43:17 48
2 Ipswich 20 12 7 1 36:14 43
3 Southampton 19 10 6 3 29:14 36
4 Middlesbrough 20 10 6 4 28:16 36
5 Watford 20 10 6 4 29:20 36
6 Millwall 20 11 3 6 28:23 36
7 Birmingham 20 9 8 3 33:20 35
8 Swansea 20 10 5 5 28:22 35
9 Wrexham 20 9 6 5 36:30 33
10 Hull 20 10 3 7 32:32 33
11 Stoke 20 9 5 6 31:21 32
12 QPR 20 10 2 8 37:32 32
13 Derby 20 8 6 6 27:25 30
14 Preston 20 8 6 6 26:24 30
15 West Brom 20 7 8 5 25:25 29
16 Sheffield Utd 20 8 4 8 33:26 28
17 Charlton 20 8 4 8 19:21 28
18 Norwich 20 8 2 10 24:24 26
19 Leicester 20 7 5 8 28:30 26
20 Bristol City 20 7 4 9 28:27 25
21 Oxford 20 5 8 7 18:25 23
22 Portsmouth 19 6 4 9 19:20 22
23 Blackburn 20 4 7 9 18:25 19
24 Sheffield Wed 20 0 5 15 10:41 5