Stoke City vs Portsmouth predictions, Apr 25, 2026

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As Stoke City prepares to host Portsmouth FC on April 25, 2026, both teams come into the match with contrasting recent performances. Stoke City has struggled, securing only one victory in their last five encounters. This lack of form may place added pressure on the home side as they look to capitalize on their home advantage.

On the other hand, Portsmouth FC has shown resilience and form, winning three out of their last five matches. This winning momentum could provide Portsmouth the confidence needed to challenge Stoke on their home turf. With Stoke’s current odds at 2.41 for a home win, they are slightly favored, but only marginally, as Portsmouth’s away odds stand at 2.8.

Tactically, Stoke may need to tighten their defense, while also looking to exploit the potential weaknesses in Portsmouth’s lineup. The model prediction suggests a 39.4% probability for a home victory, 29.2% for a draw, and a 32.3% chance of an away win. While Stoke City will aim to leverage their home ground, Portsmouth’s current form suggests a competitive fixture ahead. No outcome is guaranteed in what promises to be an intriguing encounter.

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Stoke 38.4%

Draw 28.5%

Portsmouth 33.1%

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Betting Odds

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	2.41	3.25	2.8	Watch and Bet

Latest Results

18.04.26 Wrexham AFC – Stoke City – 2:0 11.04.26 Stoke City – Blackburn Rovers – 1:1 06.04.26 Derby County – Stoke City – 2:0 03.04.26 Stoke City – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:0 20.03.26 Preston North End – Stoke City – 3:1

18.04.26 Portsmouth FC – Leicester City – 1:0 14.04.26 Portsmouth FC – Ipswich Town – 2:0 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

Facts

Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 17 and 18).

Stoke is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Portsmouth is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Stoke may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Stoke won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 11:4. (average 2.8:1).

Including home matches between the teams, Stoke won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 9:1. (average 4.5:0.5).

Latest Head To Head

25.10.25 Portsmouth FC – Stoke City – 0:1 22.01.25 Portsmouth FC – Stoke City – 3:1 02.10.24 Stoke City – Portsmouth FC – 6:1 27.08.14 Stoke City – Portsmouth FC – 3:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Coventry ✔	43	25	11	7	85:43	42	86
2	Millwall	43	22	10	11	58:47	11	76
3	Ipswich	41	21	12	8	71:42	29	75
4	Southampton	43	21	12	10	75:51	24	75
5	Middlesbrough	42	20	12	10	62:42	20	72
6	Hull	43	20	9	14	65:61	4	69
7	Wrexham	43	18	13	12	65:60	5	67
8	Derby	43	19	9	15	62:53	9	66
9	Norwich	43	18	7	18	59:52	7	61
10	Bristol City	43	16	10	17	54:55	-1	58
11	QPR	43	16	10	17	58:65	-7	58
12	Sheffield Utd	43	17	6	20	61:59	2	57
13	Birmingham	43	15	12	16	52:53	-1	57
14	Watford	43	14	15	14	52:53	-1	57
15	Swansea	43	16	9	18	51:56	-5	57
16	Preston	43	14	15	14	50:55	-5	57
17	Stoke	43	15	10	18	49:48	1	55
18	Portsmouth	43	13	12	18	44:57	-13	51
19	Charlton	43	12	14	17	40:52	-12	50
20	West Brom	43	12	13	18	44:56	-12	49
21	Blackburn	44	12	13	19	39:54	-15	49
22	Oxford Utd	43	10	14	19	41:55	-14	44
23	Leicester	43	11	14	18	54:65	-11	41
24	Sheffield Wed ✔	43	1	12	30	26:83	-57	-3

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