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As Portsmouth FC prepares to host Birmingham City on May 2, 2026, both teams find themselves in reasonably strong form. Portsmouth has been particularly impressive in recent outings, securing victories in four of their last five matches, showcasing a robust attacking prowess and solid defensive organization. Their recent performances suggest a growing confidence that could give them the edge at home.
Birmingham City, while slightly less consistent, has managed to claim three wins in their last five, indicating resilience and the ability to respond effectively to pressure. Their tactical approach tends to focus on a disciplined defense paired with swift counterattacks, which could be crucial in attempting to neutralize Portsmouth’s offensive threats.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.43 for the home win and 2.82 for the away victory, reflecting a relatively balanced matchup. The model prediction suggests a 38.3% chance of a home win, a 28.3% probability of a draw, and a 33.6% likelihood of an away win, with a predicted final score of 1:1. As both teams vie for points, the outcome remains uncertain, offering an intriguing contest for fans and bettors alike.
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| Portsmouth 38.8% |
Draw 27.8% |
Birmingham 33.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.44 | 3.44 | 2.83 | |
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2.41 | 3.38 | 2.77 | Watch and Bet |
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2.4 | 3.2 | 2.8 | |
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2.42 | 3.47 | 2.81 |
Latest Results
| 25.04.26 Stoke City – Portsmouth FC – 1:3 21.04.26 Coventry City – Portsmouth FC – 5:1 18.04.26 Portsmouth FC – Leicester City – 1:0 14.04.26 Portsmouth FC – Ipswich Town – 2:0 11.04.26 Middlesbrough FC – Portsmouth FC – 0:1 |
25.04.26 Birmingham City – Bristol City – 2:1 22.04.26 Birmingham City – Preston North End – 2:1 18.04.26 Hull City – Birmingham City – 1:1 12.04.26 Birmingham City – Wrexham AFC – 2:0 06.04.26 Ipswich Town – Birmingham City – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.11.25 Birmingham City – Portsmouth FC – 4:0 06.08.19 Portsmouth FC – Birmingham City – 3:0 20.03.12 Portsmouth FC – Birmingham City – 4:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coventry ✔ | 45 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 93:45 | 48 | 92 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 44 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 75:45 | 30 | 80 |
| 3 | Millwall | 45 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 62:49 | 13 | 80 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 45 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 70:45 | 25 | 79 |
| 5 | Southampton ✔ | 44 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 77:53 | 24 | 76 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 45 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 67:63 | 4 | 70 |
| 7 | Hull | 45 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 68:65 | 3 | 70 |
| 8 | Derby | 45 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 66:57 | 9 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich | 45 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 62:54 | 8 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 45 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 56:55 | 1 | 63 |
| 11 | Swansea | 45 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 54:58 | -4 | 61 |
| 12 | Preston | 45 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 54:59 | -5 | 60 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 45 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 57:59 | -2 | 59 |
| 14 | QPR | 45 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 61:70 | -9 | 58 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 45 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 64:65 | -1 | 57 |
| 16 | Watford | 45 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 53:61 | -8 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke | 45 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 51:54 | -3 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 45 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 48:63 | -15 | 54 |
| 19 | Charlton | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 43:55 | -12 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 45 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 42:55 | -13 | 52 |
| 21 | West Brom | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 47:56 | -9 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford Utd ✔ | 45 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 45:57 | -12 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester ✔ | 45 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 57:68 | -11 | 43 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 45 | 1 | 12 | 32 | 27:88 | -61 | -3 |
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