What is our Stoke City vs Portsmouth prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Stoke City 2 - 2 Portsmouth
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Stoke City and Portsmouth go head to head in a mid-table Championship clash between two sides with little pressure. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a high-scoring 2-2 draw. The Potters come into this fixture on a four-game winless run, having lost 3-1 to Millwall in midweek. Their form is poor overall, averaging just 0.80 points per game. At home they are much more competitive (1.60 PPG), scoring 2.00 goals per match, but their away form is disastrous with no wins and only 0.40 goals scored per game. Defensively they remain shaky, conceding 1.90 per match, and rotation is expected with Sam Gallagher and Lamine Cisse pushing for starts.
Portsmouth arrive low on confidence after a heavy 5-1 defeat to Coventry, but their overall form is slightly better with 1.20 points per game. The Pompey score 1.10 goals per match but concede 1.80, and away from home their defensive issues are clear (2.60 conceded per game). The good news is there are no fresh injury concerns, meaning they can field a stable XI as they look to recover from their recent setback.
As both teams concede heavily (1.90 and 1.80 per game) and H2H meetings are often open (78% over 2.5), we are tempted to bet on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals (small stake).
This Championship match will be played on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 15:00.
- League
- Championship
- Kick-off
- Sat 25 Apr 2026, 15:00UK time
Stoke City vs Portsmouth Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Stoke City 2-2 Portsmouth | 11/1 | |
| Double Chance: 1X | 4/9 | |
| Draw No Bet: Stoke | 10/11 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Draw / Draw | 9/2 | |
| Asian Handicap: Portsmouth +0.5 | 19/40 | |
| European Handicap: Portsmouth +1 | 4/9 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Robert Bozenik | 13/8 | |
| First Goalscorer: Robert Bozenik | 11/2 | |
| To be Booked: Ben Pearson | 5/2 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 8/13 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 1/4 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 10/11 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals | 11/5 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/8 | |
| Stoke Clean Sheet: No | 1/4 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 13/8 | |
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View OfferStoke City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldwlwldll | 0.80 |
| Home | dwwdl | 1.60 |
| Away | lllll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.60 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.19 | 1.57 | 0.80 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.68 | 1.55 | 1.82 |
Portsmouth Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlllddwwwl | 1.20 |
| Home | lldww | 1.40 |
| Away | dldwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.20 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.59 | 1.09 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.31 | 1.20 | 1.42 |
Stoke City vs Portsmouth Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Stoke City (56%)
9 Matches
Portsmouth (33%)





