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In a highly anticipated soccer showdown, Portsmouth FC will face off against Southampton FC at home on January 25, 2026. Portsmouth comes into the match having won 2 of their last 5 matches, while Southampton has won just 1 of their last 5 matches, making for an intriguing clash between the two teams.
In terms of recent form, both sides have shown moments of promise but have also struggled to find consistency. Portsmouth will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage to secure a victory, while Southampton will be eager to turn their fortunes around and reignite their winning form.
The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor Southampton, with a 50.4% probability of an away win compared to Portsmouth’s 24.5% chance of a home victory. However, with the unpredictability of soccer and the competitive nature of both teams, this match could easily go either way.
Fans can expect an intense and competitive match as Portsmouth and Southampton battle it out on the pitch, with both teams hungry for a much-needed win.
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| Portsmouth 24.9% |
Draw 26.8% |
S`hampton 48.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1
Outrights of English League Championship Southampton: 0.44% Portsmouth: 0.44%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.72 | 3.57 | 1.99 | ||
| 3.7 | 3.3 | 1.95 | ||
| 3.77 | 3.64 | 1.93 | ||
| 3.8 | 3.5 | 1.92 |
Latest Results
| 17.01.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Portsmouth FC – 0:1 11.01.26 Portsmouth FC – Arsenal FC – 1:4 01.01.26 Bristol City – Portsmouth FC – 5:0 29.12.25 Portsmouth FC – Charlton Athletic – 2:1 26.12.25 Portsmouth FC – Queens Park Rangers – 1:1 |
17.01.26 Southampton FC – Hull City – 1:2 10.01.26 Doncaster Rovers – Southampton FC – 2:3 04.01.26 Middlesbrough FC – Southampton FC – 4:0 01.01.26 Southampton FC – Millwall – 0:0 29.12.25 Birmingham City – Southampton FC – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 14.09.25 Southampton FC – Portsmouth FC – 0:0 24.09.19 Portsmouth FC – Southampton FC – 0:4 07.04.12 Southampton FC – Portsmouth FC – 2:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coventry | 27 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 59:30 | 29 | 55 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 40:28 | 12 | 49 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 45:24 | 21 | 47 |
| 4 | Millwall | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 31:33 | -2 | 46 |
| 5 | Hull | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 42:39 | 3 | 44 |
| 6 | Preston | 27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 36:26 | 10 | 43 |
| 7 | Stoke | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 32:23 | 9 | 41 |
| 8 | Watford | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 37:31 | 6 | 41 |
| 9 | Bristol City | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 38:29 | 9 | 40 |
| 10 | Wrexham | 27 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 39:34 | 5 | 40 |
| 11 | QPR | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 38:39 | -1 | 39 |
| 12 | Derby | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 36:35 | 1 | 38 |
| 13 | Leicester | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 38:40 | -2 | 37 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 36:37 | -1 | 35 |
| 15 | Southampton | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 39:40 | -1 | 33 |
| 16 | Swansea | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 28:34 | -6 | 33 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 36:39 | -3 | 32 |
| 18 | Charlton | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 26:32 | -6 | 32 |
| 19 | West Brom | 27 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 31:38 | -7 | 31 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 24:33 | -9 | 28 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 22:35 | -13 | 28 |
| 22 | Norwich | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 30:40 | -10 | 27 |
| 23 | Oxford Utd | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 25:35 | -10 | 23 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 26 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 18:52 | -34 | -7 |
English League Championship Outrights
1. Coventry: 1.65 (48.38%)
2. Ipswich: 2.92 (27.37%)
3. Middlesbrough: 7.68 (10.39%)
4. Millwall: 65.4 (1.22%)
5. Watford: 69.4 (1.15%)
6. Hull City: 96.2 (0.83%)
7. Leicester City: 100 (0.8%)
8. Queens Park Rangers: 100 (0.8%)
9. Sheffield United: 100 (0.8%)
10. Preston: 130.2 (0.61%)
11. Stoke City: 140.2 (0.57%)
12. Bristol City: 140.2 (0.57%)
13. Southampton: 180.2 (0.44%)
14. Wrexham: 180.2 (0.44%)
15. Blackburn: 180.2 (0.44%)
16. Sheffield Wed: 180.2 (0.44%)
17. Portsmouth: 180.2 (0.44%)
18. West Brom: 180.2 (0.44%)
19. Swansea: 180.2 (0.44%)
20. Derby: 180.2 (0.44%)
21. Birmingham: 180.2 (0.44%)
22. Norwich: 180.2 (0.44%)
23. Oxford Utd: 180.2 (0.44%)
24. Charlton: 180.2 (0.44%)
25. QPR: 200.25 (0.4%)
26. Sheffield Utd: 200.25 (0.4%)
27. Leicester: 200.25 (0.4%)
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