Expect a thrilling atmosphere at St. Mary's Stadium when Southampton take on Portsmouth in a highly anticipated south-coast derby. The Saints aim to recover from their defeat to Wrexham while extending their impressive home run, with Caspar Jander back in training but unlikely to start. There are no fresh injury worries for the hosts, who have won 80% of their recent home matches.
Portsmouth, on the other hand, head into the derby unbeaten in their recent league fixtures and will be hoping to frustrate their local rivals. Conor Shaughnessy will miss Saturday's clash after picking up a knock in the draw with Blackburn before the international break, leaving Pompey with a defensive concern. Their recent games have often produced goals, with 60% of their matches seeing both teams find the net.
Given Southampton's splendid home form and greater attacking potential, we believe that punters worldwide can find value in betting on Home Win. Additionally, Southampton Over 1.5 and Both Teams to Score bets look worth considering given the open nature of these sides' recent games.
This Championship match will be played on Sunday 11 October 2026 at 12:00.
What is our Southampton vs Portsmouth prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Southampton 3 - 1 Portsmouth
Southampton vs Portsmouth Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 137 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Cyle Larin @ -105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Cyle Larin @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Flynn Downes @ 140 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Southampton -0.5 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: Portsmouth +3 @ -500 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Southampton to Win @ -500 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Southampton to Win/Southampton to Win @ 130 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Southampton - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferSouthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwlwddwwl | 1.70 |
| Home | wlwww | 2.40 |
| Away | wlddl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 4.80 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 3.20 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 90% | 100% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.73 | 1.64 | 1.82 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.51 | 1.60 | 1.42 |
Portsmouth Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddllwllwdd | 1.00 |
| Home | dllwd | 1.00 |
| Away | dlwld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.80 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.51 | 1.75 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.33 | 1.39 | 1.27 |
Southampton vs Portsmouth Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Southampton (20%)
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