Championship - England
Sat, 07 February 2026 - 15:01 Stadium: Deepdale
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Preston vs Portsmouth
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Sat, 07 February 2026 - 15:01 Stadium: Deepdale

Prediction: Preston vs Portsmouth Betting Tips and Predictions

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Preston vs Portsmouth takes place on February 7, 2026, in the Championship at Deepdale. Portsmouth is slightly favored to win or draw, with recent form and injury considerations shaping the betting landscape. Find the best bets and odds for this fixture.

Preston vs Portsmouth Betting Tips

These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.

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Match Winner Portsmouth Tipstrike Odd: 2.33

Championship Detailed Statistics

Standings
# Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
7 Preston Preston 31 12 11 8 38 34 4 47 W D L L L
19 Portsmouth Portsmouth 29 8 9 12 27 38 -11 33 L W D D W
Preston Team Logo Preston Stats
Preston Team Logo Preston
MP W D L
Overall 29 11 10 8
Home 15 6 5 4
Away 14 5 5 4
Preston Team Logo Preston
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 28% 48% 24%
Home 27% 47% 27%
Away 29% 50% 21%
Portsmouth Team Logo Portsmouth Stats
Portsmouth Team Logo Portsmouth
MP W D L
Overall 28 8 9 11
Home 15 6 4 5
Away 13 2 5 6
Portsmouth Team Logo Portsmouth
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 25% 43% 32%
Home 27% 47% 27%
Away 23% 38% 38%

Match Setup

The match is set at Deepdale with both teams likely to field strong lineups despite injury concerns. Portsmouth's squad is slightly healthier, which could give them an edge in controlling the match tempo and creating scoring chances.

Team News

Preston faces significant injury issues, including key players like R. Brady and A. Hughes missing out, which might weaken their midfield and attack. Portsmouth's squad is also impacted, with injury doubts to players like F. Bianchini and H. Matthews, but they are slightly less affected.

Game State Scenarios

Given the current form and the head-to-head record, Portsmouth is slightly favored, especially considering their recent wins and Preston's injuries. A draw remains a credible outcome, but Portsmouth's recent performances suggest they could secure a win if they capitalize early.

Tactical Betting Angle

Portsmouth's recent form shows a focus on disciplined defending and quick counters, which could lead to a low-scoring affair. Preston's injuries might disrupt their attacking rhythm, making under 2.5 goals a solid angle.

FAQs

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The predicted winner is Portsmouth, with a 45% chance of winning or drawing, based on recent form and head-to-head data.

An under 2.0 goals bet is supported by both teams' recent defensive records and the tactical emphasis on disciplined defending.

Portsmouth's recent away form improves the chances of an away win, especially given Preston's injuries and form trend.

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