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Portsmouth vs West Bromwich Albion predictions, Jan 31, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting fixture in the English League Championship, Portsmouth FC will face off against West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2026, at the home ground of Portsmouth.

Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, with Portsmouth winning 2 of their last 5 games and West Bromwich Albion only managing to secure victory in 1 out of their last 5 matches. This inconsistency in form adds an element of unpredictability to the upcoming game.

The bookmakers have placed Portsmouth as slight underdogs with odds of 2.95 for a home win, while West Bromwich Albion are favored with odds of 2.46 for an away win. According to our model prediction, there is a 32% chance of a home win, 29.4% chance of a draw, and a 38.8% chance of an away win.

Tactically, both teams have shown strengths in different areas, with Portsmouth excelling in possession-based play and West Bromwich Albion relying on quick counterattacks. It will be interesting to see how these contrasting styles play out on the pitch.

Ultimately, this match is shaping up to be a closely contested one, with both teams having the potential to come out on top. Fans can expect an intense battle between Portsmouth and West Bromwich Albion with the outcome hanging in the balance.

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Portsmouth
30.9%		 Draw
29.6%		 West Bromwich
39.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English League Championship Portsmouth: 0.82% West Brom: 0.45%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
3.06 3.2 2.42
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3 2.9 2.4
3.04 3.26 2.37
2.9 3.25 2.4

Latest Results

21.01.26 Watford FC – Portsmouth FC – 1:1
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		 23.01.26 Derby County – West Bromwich Albion – 1:1
20.01.26 West Bromwich Albion – Norwich City – 0:5
16.01.26 West Bromwich Albion – Middlesbrough FC – 2:3
11.01.26 Swansea City – West Bromwich Albion – 2:3 penalties
05.01.26 Leicester City – West Bromwich Albion – 2:1

Facts

  • This time, only outsiders will meet in a game (ranked 22 in the zone Relegation ~ League One and 19).
  • Recent performances by Portsmouth have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • West Bromwich is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Portsmouth won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 2:9. (average 0.7:3).
  • Including home match between the teams, Portsmouth won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:3.

    Latest Head To Head

    23.08.25 West Bromwich Albion – Portsmouth FC – 1:1
    25.01.25 West Bromwich Albion – Portsmouth FC – 5:1
    15.09.24 Portsmouth FC – West Bromwich Albion – 0:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 28 17 7 4 61:31 30 58
    2 Middlesbrough 29 16 7 6 46:29 17 55
    3 Ipswich 28 14 8 6 48:27 21 50
    4 Hull 28 15 5 8 47:40 7 50
    5 Millwall 29 14 7 8 36:35 1 49
    6 Wrexham 29 11 11 7 43:37 6 44
    7 Bristol City 29 12 7 10 40:31 9 43
    8 Watford 28 11 10 7 39:33 6 43
    9 Preston 29 11 10 8 36:33 3 43
    10 Stoke 29 12 6 11 34:26 8 42
    11 Derby 29 11 9 9 39:37 2 42
    12 QPR 29 11 7 11 40:42 -2 40
    13 Birmingham 29 10 9 10 39:38 1 39
    14 Leicester 29 10 8 11 40:43 -3 38
    15 Southampton 28 9 9 10 40:40 0 36
    16 Swansea 29 10 6 13 32:37 -5 36
    17 Sheffield Utd 28 11 2 15 39:41 -2 35
    18 Charlton 28 8 8 12 27:38 -11 32
    19 West Brom 29 9 5 15 32:44 -12 32
    20 Norwich 28 8 6 14 35:40 -5 30
    21 Blackburn 28 7 8 13 26:37 -11 29
    22 Portsmouth 26 7 8 11 23:36 -13 29
    23 Oxford Utd 28 6 9 13 27:36 -9 27
    24 Sheffield Wed 28 1 8 19 18:56 -38 -7

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.6 (50.94%)

    2. Ipswich: 4.32 (18.89%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 4.94 (16.52%)

    4. Millwall: 56.2 (1.45%)

    5. Hull City: 65.4 (1.25%)

    6. Blackburn: 100 (0.82%)

    7. Portsmouth: 100 (0.82%)

    8. Bristol City: 100 (0.82%)

    9. Norwich: 100 (0.82%)

    10. Oxford Utd: 100 (0.82%)

    11. Charlton: 100 (0.82%)

    12. Watford: 130.2 (0.63%)

    13. Southampton: 180.2 (0.45%)

    14. Wrexham: 180.2 (0.45%)

    15. QPR: 180.2 (0.45%)

    16. Preston: 180.2 (0.45%)

    17. Sheffield Wed: 180.2 (0.45%)

    18. Sheffield Utd: 180.2 (0.45%)

    19. West Brom: 180.2 (0.45%)

    20. Stoke City: 180.2 (0.45%)

    21. Swansea: 180.2 (0.45%)

    22. Leicester: 180.2 (0.45%)

    23. Derby: 180.2 (0.45%)

    24. Birmingham: 180.2 (0.45%)

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