Our prediction for this Championship match:
Portsmouth
Match Time & Date:
30 August 2025
15:00
Prediction: 1-1
Preston
Portsmouth and Preston square off against each other at Fratton Park in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Pompey have been having their ups and downs in the early stages of the season, but they are surely capable of making life difficult for Preston on home soil. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but all Blair, Lang, and Pack remain in the treatment room.
The Lilywhites, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back home wins over Leicester and Ipswich, but beating Portsmouth on the road is easier said than done. A close encounter is on the cards at Fratton Park and we predict that the two sides are going to share the spoils on Matchday 4. Montenegro international Milutin Osmajic is rated doubtful for the away team after picking up a knock in Tuesday’s EFL Cup loss to Wrexham (2-3).
Highlighted Team (Portsmouth):
During Milan Mandaric’s era at the club, Portsmouth played an important role in the Premier League, with the team finishing their debut season (2003/2004) in the 13th position in the standings. The club impressed in the 2008/2009 season, with Nwankwo Kanu’s goal helping them beat Cardiff City in the FA Cup final.
As a result, Portsmouth represented England in the Europa League, with the team progressing in the group stages of the competition thanks to a win over Vitoria Gimaraes in the final qualifying round. The current club was formed in 2013, but the original amateur club was founded back in 1883. Nowadays Portsmouth host their rivals at Fratton Park, with the venue holding up to 20,620 spectators.
The likes of Sol Campbell, David James, Glen Johnson and aforementioned Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu are considered one of the club’s most notable players. Portsmouth wear blue shirts, white shorts and red socks when hosting their rivals at Fratton Park, while wearing white and blue colours when playing on the road.
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