{"id":1427182,"date":"2026-01-29T13:05:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1427182"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:05:18","slug":"match-preview-portsmouth-vs-west-brom-31-01-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-portsmouth-vs-west-brom-31-01-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Portsmouth vs West Bromwich Albion: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Portsmouth<\/a> welcome West Bromwich Albion<\/a> to Fratton Park for a Championship<\/a> clash where both sides are desperate for points at the lower end of the table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Brom have enjoyed the better of recent meetings and arrive with a stronger attacking record, but Portsmouth’s defensive resilience could make this a tight contest. Kick-off is set for Saturday at Fratton Park, with both teams looking to turn around their fortunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on recent head-to-head form and season-long stats, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in the Both Teams to Score market, as both sides have shown defensive frailties and a tendency to create \u2013 and waste \u2013 good chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides have conceded over 1.3 goals per game this season. West Brom have scored 8 more than Portsmouth, but their defence is leakier (44 conceded) and both teams create and miss big chances at a similar rate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Michael Johnston to Assist Anytime<\/strong><\/td>\n9\/4 @ Paddy Power<\/a>
(30.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nJohnston leads the league with 9 assists and an impressive pass accuracy of 83.8%. Portsmouth have kept just 6 clean sheets in 28, so expect openings for West Brom’s chief creator.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Both clubs are hovering just above the relegation zone and have struggled for consistency. West Brom sit 20th with 32 points from 29 games, while Portsmouth are just behind in 21st with 30 points from 27 matches. Neither side has put together any sustained run of form, making this a crucial six-pointer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    West Bromwich Albion<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Portsmouth<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n-13<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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