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Portsmouth vs Cardiff predictions and betting tips: Pompey edge it

Sat 5 September, 15:00 Fratton Park
C. Shaughnessy   31' Marezi   52'
  1. Full Time
  2. Iyad Mohamed on for M. Pack
    90 + 4'
  3. 90 + 2'
  4. 90 + 1'
    C. Scanlon on for K. Bielik
  5. 86'
  6. 83'
  7. 69'
  8. C. Bishop on for Marezi
    69'
  9. 65'
  10. 65'
  11. 64'
  12. 63'
  13. 60'
  14. Marezi
    52'
  15. Half Time
  16. 31'
  17. 9'
  18. Kick Off
Momentum
Top Stats
36.3% Possession 63.7%
2 Goals 0
15 Shots 16
5 Shots On Target 5
5 Corners Won 7
0 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 0
Shooting
2 Goals 0
15 Total Shots 16
5 Shots On Target 5
Defending
0 Goals Conceded 2
1 Clean sheets 0
Passing
265 Total Passes 481
169 Accurate Passes 393
Possession
36.3% Possession 63.7%
5 Corners 7
Discipline
0 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 0
15 Fouls 12

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Portsmouth vs Cardiff is a Championship clash at Fratton Park on Saturday, with the hosts marginally fancied after both sides lost midweek.

Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Championship clash below.

Premium Tips

Andy narrowly favours Portsmouth, with goals also on the agenda.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
Portsmouth to win and over 2.5 goals9/4The over is the strong half here. Both sides have leaked heavily this season, Portsmouth conceding eight goals in four games and Cardiff seven, with both teams’ matches averaging comfortably over three goals across the two ends. That points to an open, high-scoring game, and Portsmouth have the Fratton Park factor to try to edge the result.
Callum Robinson to score anytime and Krystian Bielik to be booked9/1Robinson is a proven Championship marksman, with 30 goals for Cardiff plus 26 at Preston and 14 at West Brom, and he faces a Portsmouth defence conceding at will. Bielik brings the disciplinary angle as a combative Cardiff defender who has collected cards in the sample.

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How Portsmouth go into the game

Portsmouth were beaten 2-0 by Derby last time out, a disappointing home defeat. Fratton Park must roar them back to winning ways.

Committed and well-backed, Portsmouth are tough to beat at home. A response in front of their own fans is the aim.

How Cardiff go into the game

Cardiff lost 2-1 at QPR last time out, a narrow away defeat. They travel to the south coast needing a response.

Dangerous going forward, Cardiff will fancy their chances but Fratton Park is a tough trip. A point would be a good result.

Portsmouth vs Cardiff: 2025-26 by the numbers

Portsmouth vs Cardiff head-to-head

DateHomeScoreAway
11/02/25Portsmouth2-1Cardiff
22/10/24Cardiff2-0Portsmouth
09/08/22Cardiff0-3Portsmouth
08/08/17Cardiff1-1Portsmouth

The last four meetings are split evenly, Portsmouth and Cardiff winning two apiece.

Portsmouth vs Cardiff predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Portsmouth or draw (Double Chance)4/11⭐⭐⭐Home cover.
Both teams to score4/7⭐⭐⭐Both carry a threat.
Portsmouth to win13/10⭐⭐Home favourites.
Over 2.5 goals8/11⭐⭐An open game is likely.
Portsmouth 2-1 Cardiff8/1⭐⭐Headline scoreline.

Portsmouth vs Cardiff score prediction

Cardiff carry a threat, but Portsmouth’s home advantage should just about tell in an open game. Expect the hosts to edge it. Score prediction: Portsmouth 2-1 Cardiff.

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