Championship
Portsmouth vs Cardiff City
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Fratton Park
Portsmouth vs Cardiff City Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Portsmouth vs Cardiff City carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 05/09 (Saturday) at Fratton Park, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Portsmouth vs Cardiff City prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Portsmouth vs Cardiff City
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Portsmouth vs Cardiff City call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 05-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Portsmouth the side to beat, with roughly 40% 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.
Portsmouth Preview
Portsmouth reach this fixture 4 match into their Championship. Here is where Pompey stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost
0.75 points per game
5 scored, at 1.25 a game
8 conceded, at 2 a game
Pompey, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Adrian Segečić, 1 goals
Most assists: Abu Kamara, 1 assists
Recent results — Portsmouth
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
22/08/2026 07:30
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
Cardiff City: how they are travelling
Cardiff City come in 3 matches into their Championship.
Here is what The Bluebirds have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost
1 points per game
5 scored, at 1.67 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
The Bluebirds, season-wide
1 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yousef Salech, 3 goals
Most assists: Cian Ashford, 1 assists
Recent results — The Bluebirds
02/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
25/08/2026 14:00
22/08/2026 10:00
17/08/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Cardiff City
Cardiff City have generally come out ahead of Pompey in their recent meetings.
From 8 match(es):
Cardiff City: 5 win(s)
Portsmouth: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 1
That trend is worth factoring into the Portsmouth vs Cardiff City prediction.
Form comparison Portsmouth vs Cardiff City
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Portsmouth
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
L
|
0.75 |
| Home |
L
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 1.99 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.32 | 1.29 |
Away Team
Cardiff City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
D
|
0.75 |
| Home |
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 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
|
1.86 | 2.17 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.38 | 1.81 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Cardiff City to Win
Cardiff City faces a tough challenge against Portsmouth, especially playing at Fratton Park, but we still see them as the stronger side.
Their recent form has been outstanding, with strong performances and positive momentum on their side. Our betting tip is Cardiff City to win the match.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
After analyzing Portsmouth vs Cardiff City, we expect a high-scoring match, making over 2.5 goals the best betting option. This means the match needs at least three goals for the bet to win.
Both teams have been in strong form, so this match has all the ingredients for a high-scoring result.
Fixture information - Portsmouth vs Cardiff City
Match: Portsmouth vs Cardiff City
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 05/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Fratton Park
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Stats
The statistics for Portsmouth vs Cardiff City that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.25
League: 2.94
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 73%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 85%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 67%
Cards
2
League: 3.71
Corners
14
League: 10.44
Home Team
Portsmouth
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
L
|
0.75 |
| Home |
L
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 1.99 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.32 | 1.29 |
Away Team
Cardiff City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
D
|
0.75 |
| Home |
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 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
|
1.86 | 2.17 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.38 | 1.81 |
Corners
11.5 / Match
+17% Corners / Match
Cardiff City received +17% more corners than Portsmouth in the Championship
13.5 / Match
Derby County
(11)
Bristol City
(10)
Lincoln City
(3)
Queens Park Rangers
(6)(4)
Queens Park Rangers
(13)
Sheffield United
(7)
Derby County
(9)
Wrexham
Cards
0.5 / Match
+200% Cards / Match
Cardiff City received +200% more cards than Portsmouth in the Championship
1.5 / Match
Derby County
(1)
Bristol City
(0)
Lincoln City
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(0)(2)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Sheffield United
(1)
Derby County
(1)
Wrexham
Goals Scored
1.25 / Match
+20%
Cardiff City is +20% better in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
Derby County
(0)
Bristol City
(1)
Lincoln City
(3)
Queens Park Rangers
(1)(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Sheffield United
(2)
Derby County
(1)
Wrexham
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+13%
Portsmouth condeded +13% more goals than Cardiff City
1.75 / Match
Derby County
(2)
Bristol City
(2)
Lincoln City
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(3)(2)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Sheffield United
(2)
Derby County
(1)
Wrexham
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Swansea City
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
Charlton Athletic
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 4 |
Southampton
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Middlesbrough
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Bristol City
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 8 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 9 |
Birmingham City
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Sheffield United
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Millwall
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Wrexham
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 13 |
West Ham
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Watford
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 17 |
Lincoln City
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 | 1 |
| 18 |
Derby County
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1 |
| 19 |
Cardiff City
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 20 |
Norwich City
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 21 |
Portsmouth
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 22 |
Stoke City
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 23 |
Burnley
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 24 |
Preston North End
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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