Championship· Regular Season - 20· Deepdale
Preston
Portsmouth9 Dec
Preston vs Portsmouth Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 9 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
0-1
Fair odds
1.84
Expected goals
1.0 - 1.5
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More Preston vs Portsmouth tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Portsmouth +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 90% | 1.11 | - |
| X2Portsmouth or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Preston +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 76% | 1.31 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 76% | 1.32 | - |
| 1XPreston or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 51% | 1.98 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 49% | 2.02 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 46% | 2.19 | - |
| 2Portsmouth to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 24% | 4.13 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Portsmouth -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 24% | 4.20 | - |
| 1Preston to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Preston -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 10% | 10.41 | - |
Preston vs Portsmouth preview & analysis
Match preview
Preston host Portsmouth in the Championship (Regular Season - 20) at Deepdale on Wednesday, 9 December 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Preston are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 10. Most recently they lost to Birmingham 0-4 away. They're 24th in the table with 4 points from 10 games. Portsmouth arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Sheffield Utd 3-2 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, Preston have won 2, Portsmouth have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 1.8 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Portsmouth narrow favourites: Preston 23%, draw 38%, Portsmouth 39%. We expect around 2.5 goals (1.0 - 1.5 in expected goals), with 46% for over 2.5 and 49% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 54% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Preston 0-1 Portsmouth.
Recent form
Preston- 13 OctABirmingham0-4
- 10 OctHMillwall0-1
- 19 SeptAQPR2-2
- 12 SeptHLincoln0-1
- 8 SeptAWatford1-2
Portsmouth- 14 OctHSheffield Utd3-2
- 11 OctASouthampton0-1
- 19 SeptHBlackburn2-2
- 12 SeptACharlton0-0
- 5 SeptHCardiff2-0
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 22 |  Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -12 | 4 |
Preston vs Portsmouth: FAQ
What is the Preston vs Portsmouth prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Preston 0-1 Portsmouth.
Who is the favourite to win Preston vs Portsmouth?
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Portsmouth are favourites. Our model gives Preston a 23% chance of winning, Portsmouth 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Preston vs Portsmouth?
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We rate both teams to score at 49%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Preston vs Portsmouth kick off?
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Preston vs Portsmouth kicks off at 19:45 UTC on Wednesday, 9 December 2026 at Deepdale, Preston.
