Portsmouth are eager to claim a major scalp in the FA Cup last 64, but given Arsenal's excellent form in the Premier League, a routine 3-0 away win is on the cards. The Pompey enter this tie on the back of an embarassing 5-0 defeat to Bristol City, but John Mousinho’s side have at least been reliable at home, collecting 2.00 PPG and scoring in four of their last five at Fratton Park. Their attacking numbers at home (1.60 scored, 1.59 xG) suggest they can pose some problems, but defensive frailty remains a major issue: 0% clean sheets all season and 1.26 xGA at home.
The Gunners, meanwhile, travel with excellent momentum, winning four of their last five and averaging 2.90 goals per match overall. Even with rotation expected from Mikel Arteta, the Gunners’ squad depth is far superior, and their away metrics (2.00 PPG, 2.80 goals per game, 1.68 expected goals) point to a side that should control the match. Fit-again Brazil ace Gabriel Jesus is widely expected to lead the line for the Premier League leaders.
Arsenal's quality, depth, and form should be too much for Portsmouth despite the typically lively Fratton Park atmosphere. Therefore, we are tempted to place our bets on Away Win, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Arsenal Over 1.5 goals.
This FA Cup match will be played on Sunday 11 January 2026 at 14:00.
What is our Portsmouth vs Arsenal prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Portsmouth 0 - 3 Arsenal
Portsmouth vs Arsenal Betting Tips
- Anytime Goalscorer: Viktor Gyokeres @ -138 Odds
- To be Booked: Marlon Pack @ 250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferPortsmouth Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddwl | 1.10 |
| Home | wlwdw | 2.00 |
| Away | llldl | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.60 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.23 | 1.59 | 0.87 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.26 | 1.60 |
Arsenal Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwd | 2.30 |
| Home | wdwwd | 2.33 |
| Away | lwww | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.50 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 1.83 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.67 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.94 | 2.03 | 1.80 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.03 | 0.79 | 1.39 |
Portsmouth vs Arsenal Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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