Championship· Regular Season - 5· Fratton Park
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Portsmouth vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 5 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Portsmouth vs Cardiff tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Cardiff +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Cardiff or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Portsmouth +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.42 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 64% | 1.56 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 64% | 1.57 | - |
| 1XPortsmouth or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 58% | 1.72 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 42% | 2.38 | - |
| 2Cardiff to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 36% | 2.74 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 36% | 2.78 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Cardiff -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.37 | - |
| 1Portsmouth to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Portsmouth -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 8.80 | - |
Portsmouth vs Cardiff preview & analysis
Match preview
Portsmouth host Cardiff in the Championship (Regular Season - 5) at Fratton Park on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Portsmouth arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 1 matches, scoring 0 and conceding 2. Most recently they lost to Derby 0-2 at home. They're 16th in the table with 11 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Portsmouth have won 2, Cardiff have won 3 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cardiff narrow favourites: Portsmouth 23%, draw 38%, Cardiff 39%. We expect around 3.3 goals (1.3 - 2.0 in expected goals), with 64% for over 2.5 and 64% for both teams to score.
Recent form
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Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 14 |  Bolton | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| 15 |  Sheffield Utd | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 16 | Portsmouth | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 11 |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| 18 |  Lincoln | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 11 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 10 |
| 20 |  Norwich | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 21 |  Burnley | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
Portsmouth vs Cardiff: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Portsmouth vs Cardiff?
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Cardiff are favourites. Our model gives Portsmouth a 23% chance of winning, Cardiff 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Portsmouth vs Cardiff?
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We rate both teams to score at 64%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Portsmouth vs Cardiff kick off?
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Portsmouth vs Cardiff kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Fratton Park, Portsmouth.
