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### Match Preview: Portsmouth vs. Cardiff City
On September 5, 2026, Portsmouth FC will host Cardiff City in a compelling clash in the English League Championship. Both teams enter this fixture struggling for form, with each securing only one victory in their last five matches. This lack of consistency puts added pressure on both squads to find form and gain vital points.
Portsmouth has demonstrated a robust defensive structure but has been less effective in converting chances into goals, highlighting a need for creativity in the final third. Cardiff City, on the other hand, has shown glimpses of attacking flair but equally struggles with defensive stability, often leaving gaps that can be exploited.
Current bookmaker odds reflect a closely matched contest, with Portsmouth at 2.53 for a home win and Cardiff City slightly behind at 2.7. Our model suggests a slight edge for an away victory with a 35.9% chance, closely followed by a home win at 35.5%.
As both teams vie for a much-needed boost, fans can expect an intense matchup where tactical execution and capitalizing on key opportunities will be critical. Given their recent performances, neither side can be deemed a clear favorite, making this an unpredictable encounter.
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| Portsmouth 37% |
Draw 28.6% |
Cardiff 34.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.55 | 3.30 | 2.75 | |
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2.55 | 3.22 | 2.71 | |
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2.53 | 3.38 | 2.73 | |
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2.50 | 3.25 | 2.70 |
Latest Results
| 29.08.26 Bristol City – Portsmouth FC – 2:1 22.08.26 Lincoln City – Portsmouth FC – 1:3 15.08.26 Portsmouth FC – Queens Park Rangers – 1:3 08.08.26 West Ham United – Portsmouth FC – 3:1 01.08.26 SV Darmstadt 98 – Portsmouth FC – 0:0 |
29.08.26 Cardiff City – Sheffield United – 2:2 25.08.26 Cardiff City – Norwich City – 1:2 22.08.26 Derby County – Cardiff City – 2:2 17.08.26 Cardiff City – Wrexham AFC – 1:1 08.08.26 Cardiff City – Swindon Town – 3:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 11.02.25 Portsmouth FC – Cardiff City – 2:1 22.10.24 Cardiff City – Portsmouth FC – 2:0 09.08.22 Cardiff City – Portsmouth FC – 0:3 08.08.17 Cardiff City – Portsmouth FC – 2:1 ET 21.01.12 Cardiff City – Portsmouth FC – N/A |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Charlton | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Wolves | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | Swansea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | QPR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | West Brom | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | Watford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Bolton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 4 |
| 13 | Cardiff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | Norwich | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 |
| 17 | Lincoln | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 | Southampton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | West Ham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 2 |
| 20 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 2 |
| 21 | Derby | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | -4 | 1 |
| 22 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:9 | -5 | 1 |
| 23 | Preston | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | -4 | 0 |
| 24 | Stoke | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:9 | -6 | 0 |
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