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Portsmouth FC will host Hull City on February 28, 2026, in what promises to be an intriguing matchup in the English League Championship. Both teams have shown a mixed bag of results recently, each securing two victories in their last five outings, underscoring a competitive backdrop heading into the match.
Portsmouth’s attack has been bolstered by recent tactical shifts, allowing them to be more dynamic in offensive transitions. However, consistency has been a challenge, and they will need to convert their home advantage into points against Hull City. The bookmakers have relegated Portsmouth to odds of 2.42 for a home win, reflecting cautious optimism about their form.
Hull City, on the other hand, will aim to leverage their resilience and recent momentum to snatch points away from home. With odds set at 2.8 for an away victory, they possess the capability to disrupt opposing defenses, although they must remain vigilant against Portsmouth’s counter-attacking threats.
Our model assigns a 37.9% probability for a Portsmouth win, 28% for a draw, and 34.7% for a Hull City victory. This match could pivot on tactical execution, making it essential for both sides to capitalize on key moments. As such, while neither outcome is guaranteed, the stakes remain high as both teams vie for a crucial three points.
This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-02-22T03:52:02+00:00.
| Portsmouth 38.9% |
Draw 27.5% |
Hull 33.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of English League Championship Portsmouth: 0.83%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.41 | 3.36 | 2.78 | ||
| 2.42 | 3.47 | 2.8 |
Latest Results
| 21.02.26 Millwall – Portsmouth FC – 1:3 17.02.26 Charlton Athletic – Portsmouth FC – 1:3 14.02.26 Portsmouth FC – Sheffield United – 0:1 07.02.26 Preston North End – Portsmouth FC – 1:0 31.01.26 Portsmouth FC – West Bromwich Albion – 3:0 |
21.02.26 Hull City – Queens Park Rangers – 1:3 13.02.26 Hull City – Chelsea – 0:4 07.02.26 Hull City – Bristol City – 2:3 03.02.26 Hull City – Watford FC – 0:0 31.01.26 Blackburn Rovers – Hull City – 0:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.11.25 Hull City – Portsmouth FC – 3:2 03.05.25 Portsmouth FC – Hull City – 1:1 02.11.24 Hull City – Portsmouth FC – 1:1 23.01.21 Portsmouth FC – Hull City – 0:4 18.12.20 Hull City – Portsmouth FC – 0:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coventry | 33 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 68:36 | 32 | 65 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 33 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 50:33 | 17 | 62 |
| 3 | Millwall | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 42:40 | 2 | 56 |
| 4 | Ipswich | 31 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 54:34 | 20 | 54 |
| 5 | Hull | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 51:46 | 5 | 54 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 51:44 | 7 | 51 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 45:40 | 5 | 49 |
| 8 | Derby | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 47:41 | 6 | 48 |
| 9 | Watford | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 43:38 | 5 | 48 |
| 10 | Preston | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 40:37 | 3 | 48 |
| 11 | Southampton | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 49:45 | 4 | 47 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 45:41 | 4 | 47 |
| 13 | QPR | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 46:47 | -1 | 47 |
| 14 | Swansea | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 39:39 | 0 | 45 |
| 15 | Stoke | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 36:31 | 5 | 44 |
| 16 | Sheffield Utd | 32 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 45:45 | 0 | 42 |
| 17 | Charlton | 33 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 32:42 | -10 | 40 |
| 18 | Norwich | 33 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 43:44 | -1 | 39 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 33:41 | -8 | 39 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 31:41 | -10 | 38 |
| 21 | West Brom | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 32:49 | -17 | 34 |
| 22 | Leicester | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 46:53 | -7 | 33 |
| 23 | Oxford Utd | 33 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 28:44 | -16 | 29 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 32 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 19:64 | -45 | -7 |
English League Championship Outrights
1. Coventry: 1.77 (46.66%)
2. Middlesbrough: 3.48 (23.75%)
3. Ipswich: 5.38 (15.37%)
4. Millwall: 40.6 (2.04%)
5. Hull City: 84.2 (0.98%)
6. Wrexham: 100 (0.83%)
7. Blackburn: 100 (0.83%)
8. Portsmouth: 100 (0.83%)
9. West Brom: 100 (0.83%)
10. Leicester: 100 (0.83%)
11. Norwich: 100 (0.83%)
12. Oxford Utd: 100 (0.83%)
13. Charlton: 100 (0.83%)
14. Southampton: 180.2 (0.46%)
15. QPR: 180.2 (0.46%)
16. Preston: 180.2 (0.46%)
17. Sheffield Utd: 180.2 (0.46%)
18. Watford: 180.2 (0.46%)
19. Stoke City: 180.2 (0.46%)
20. Swansea: 180.2 (0.46%)
21. Derby: 180.2 (0.46%)
22. Bristol City: 180.2 (0.46%)
23. Birmingham: 180.2 (0.46%)
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