Championship
Bristol City vs Portsmouth
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium
Bristol City vs Portsmouth Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Bristol City vs Portsmouth carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at Ashton Gate Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Bristol City vs Portsmouth prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Bristol City vs Portsmouth
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Bristol City vs Portsmouth call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Bristol City the side to beat, with roughly 44% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Bristol City Preview
Bristol City reach this fixture 2 match into their Championship. Here is where The Robins stand:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
0.5 points per game
2 scored, at 1 a game
4 conceded, at 2 a game
The Robins, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Scott Twine, 1 goals
Most assists: Rio Cardines, 1 assists
Recent results — Bristol City
22/08/2026 07:30
15/08/2026 10:00
06/08/2026 14:45
02/05/2026 07:30
25/04/2026 10:00
Portsmouth: how they are travelling
Portsmouth come in 2 matches into their Championship.
Here is what Pompey have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
4 scored, at 2 a game
4 conceded, at 2 a game
Pompey, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Adrian Segečić, 1 goals
Most assists: Abu Kamara, 1 assists
Recent results — Pompey
22/08/2026 07:30
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 07:30
25/04/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Bristol City
Recent meetings have tended to go Bristol City's way against Portsmouth.
From 10 match(es):
Bristol City: 6 win(s)
Portsmouth: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Bristol City vs Portsmouth prediction.
Form comparison Bristol City vs Portsmouth
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Bristol City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 0.68 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 2.21 | 1.07 |
Away Team
Portsmouth
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.84 | 1.98 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.52 | 1.6 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
This matchup between Bristol City and Portsmouth has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.
Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.23 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing Bristol City and Portsmouth’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in Championship, which makes this a strong betting option.
Fixture information - Bristol City vs Portsmouth
Match: Bristol City vs Portsmouth
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Cider Army vs Portsmouth that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.88
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 79%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 88%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 75%
Cards
3
League: 3.92
Corners
9
League: 10.5
Home Team
Bristol City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 0.68 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 2.21 | 1.07 |
Away Team
Portsmouth
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.84 | 1.98 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.52 | 1.6 |
Corners
11 / Match
+10% Corners / Match
Bristol City received +10% more corners than Portsmouth in the Championship
10 / Match
Birmingham City
(3)
Millwall
(6)(3)
Lincoln City
(6)
Queens Park Rangers
Cards
1.5 / Match
+200% Cards / Match
Bristol City received +200% more cards than Portsmouth in the Championship
0.5 / Match
Birmingham City
(1)
Millwall
(1)(1)
Lincoln City
(0)
Queens Park Rangers
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+100%
Portsmouth is +100% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Birmingham City
(2)
Millwall
(0)(3)
Lincoln City
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
2 / Match
Birmingham City
(2)
Millwall
(2)(1)
Lincoln City
(3)
Queens Park Rangers
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Millwall
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Charlton Athletic
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Swansea City
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 8 |
Watford
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 9 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 10 |
Southampton
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Middlesbrough
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Portsmouth
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Sheffield United
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 |
Birmingham City
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 |
Wrexham
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 |
Cardiff City
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 |
Derby County
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
West Ham
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 19 |
Bristol City
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
Burnley
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 21 |
Lincoln City
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |
Preston North End
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |
Stoke City
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Norwich City
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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