Portsmouth vs Leicester City predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Saturday,

Portsmouth

Leicester

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As Portsmouth prepares to host Leicester City in the English League Championship on April 18, 2026, both teams come into the match with contrasting recent performances. Portsmouth FC is struggling to find form, having lost all of their last five matches, which puts significant pressure on them to capitalize on their home advantage. Their recent struggles may point to defensive vulnerabilities that Leicester City could exploit.

Leicester City, while also not on peak performance, has managed to secure one win in their last five outings. This slight edge could provide them with the confidence needed to challenge Portsmouth effectively. The Foxes’ tactical strength lies in their ability to control possession and create space in the attacking third, which could be pivotal against a Portsmouth side that has been lacking cohesion.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.14 for a Portsmouth win and 3.27 for an away win, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding this matchup. Statistically, the probability is tilted towards a home win at 44.4%, with a predicted final score of 1:1 indicating the likelihood of a tightly contested affair. As both teams seek to turn their fortunes around, the outcome remains unpredictable, underscoring the competitive nature of the Championship.

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Portsmouth
43.6%		 Draw
27.9%		 Leicester
28.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.18 3.47 3.27
MarathonBet 2.18 3.32 3.25 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.15 3.2 3.25
Pinnacle 2.14 3.42 3.34

Latest Results

11.04.26 Middlesbrough FC – Portsmouth FC – 0:1
06.04.26 Portsmouth FC – Oxford United – 2:2
03.04.26 Norwich City – Portsmouth FC – 1:1
21.03.26 Queens Park Rangers – Portsmouth FC – 6:1
16.03.26 Portsmouth FC – Derby County – 0:1		 11.04.26 Leicester City – Swansea City – 0:1
06.04.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Leicester City – 1:1
03.04.26 Leicester City – Preston North End – 2:2
21.03.26 Watford FC – Leicester City – 0:0
14.03.26 Leicester City – Queens Park Rangers – 1:3

Facts

  • This time, only outsiders will meet in a game (ranked 21 and 23 in the zone Relegation ~ League One).
  • In recent matches, Portsmouth has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Leicester is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Portsmouth is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Portsmouth won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:1.

    Latest Head To Head

    18.10.25 Leicester City – Portsmouth FC – 1:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 42 25 10 7 84:42 42 85
    2 Ipswich 40 21 12 7 71:40 31 75
    3 Millwall 42 21 10 11 56:47 9 73
    4 Middlesbrough 42 20 12 10 62:42 20 72
    5 Southampton 41 19 12 10 70:50 20 69
    6 Hull 42 20 8 14 64:60 4 68
    7 Wrexham 41 17 13 11 63:58 5 64
    8 Derby 42 18 9 15 61:53 8 63
    9 Norwich 42 17 7 18 55:50 5 58
    10 Bristol City 42 16 10 16 52:51 1 58
    11 QPR 42 16 10 16 58:63 -5 58
    12 Watford 42 14 15 13 52:51 1 57
    13 Preston 42 14 15 13 50:53 -3 57
    14 Swansea 42 16 9 17 50:54 -4 57
    15 Stoke 42 15 10 17 49:46 3 55
    16 Sheffield Utd 42 16 6 20 59:59 0 54
    17 Birmingham 41 14 11 16 49:52 -3 53
    18 Charlton 42 12 13 17 39:51 -12 49
    19 Blackburn 42 12 12 18 38:50 -12 48
    20 West Brom 42 11 13 18 42:56 -14 46
    21 Portsmouth 41 11 12 18 41:57 -16 45
    22 Oxford Utd 42 10 14 18 41:54 -13 44
    23 Leicester 42 11 14 17 54:64 -10 41
    24 Sheffield Wed ✔ 42 1 11 30 25:82 -57 -4

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.02 (92.59%)

    2. Ipswich: 15.4 (6.16%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 130.2 (0.73%)

    4. Millwall: 180.2 (0.53%)

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