Portsmouth vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Oct 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Portsmouth vs Watford

Portsmouth host Watford in this Championship encounter at Fratton Park, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Thursday 2 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Go For Under 2.5 Goals With Confidence

If you agree with our view of a low-scoring contest between Portsmouth and Watford, then you can get odds of 1.68 about Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We think this has a strong chance of landing.

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1-0 Win for Pompey in Pair’s Previous Clash

Portsmouth have lost back-to-back Championship games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Ipswich Town at Portman Road. John Mousinho's team had 50% possession and four shots on target, with Marlon Pack being the goalscorer.

Watford won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at Vicarage Road against Hull City. The Hornets had the lion’s share of the ball recording 56% possession and eight shots on goal, while Imran Louza and Vivaldo Semedo were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two sides previously met at Fratton Park, with Portsmouth landing the home victory. Defeating Watford by a 1-0 scoreline.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Watford	7	2	2	3	7	8	-1	7:8	8
17	Portsmouth	7	2	2	3	5	7	-2	5:7	8

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Pompey have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 11.1 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. John Mousinho's team have averaged 49.7% possession and 5.6 corners per game, conceding 0.9 goals and 4.2 corners from 10.9 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Top goalscorers are Colby Bishop and Adrian Segecic on 2 goals, while Marlon Pack has bagged 1. John Swift and Josh Murphy have been top assistors with 2.

Watford have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 3.6 shots on goal, 11.1 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Hornets average 51.3% possession, 4.0 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 10.8 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Nestory Irankunda and Luca Kjerrumgaard have scored 2 goals, followed by Imran Louza with 1. Imran Louza has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Josef Bursik (GK), Zak Swanson, Josh Knight, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, Luke Le Roux, Andre Dozzell, Adrian Segecic, Conor Chaplin, Min-hyeok Yang, Colby Bishop.

Watford predicted lineup (3-5-2): Nathan Baxter (GK), Max Alleyne, Kevin Keben, Mattie Pollock, Jeremy Petris, Imran Louza, Nampalys Mendy, Edo Kayembe, Jeremy Ngakia, Vivaldo Semedo, Nestory Irankunda.

Portsmouth vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best Portsmouth vs Watford betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to a sharp corners pick, top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Our research tells us that odds of 1.68 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a solid wager for this Championship clash. This bet has a strong chance of landing a return according to the numbers.

The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Championship stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.

Key Portsmouth vs Watford league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Portsmouth games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Portsmouth games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Portsmouth games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Watford games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Watford games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Watford games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 59.5% prospect of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Bettors looking for an alternative at bigger odds might want to take a look at the Under 1.5 Goals option which will pay out providing we see no more than one goal being scored during the ninety minutes.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Portsmouth 1 - 0 Watford

You can secure odds of 6.75 that Portsmouth are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Watford Under 4.5 Corners

Watford have had under 4.5 corners in three consecutive away games, while the previous 10 Portsmouth home matches have seen them concede an average of 3.20 corners. There’s a chance to go under the Watford Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of 1.67 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portsmouth

Total

9.80 5.60 4.20

Home

9.60 6.40 3.20

Away

9.80 4.40 5.40

Watford

Total

8.90 4.00 4.90

Home

10.10 6.00 4.10

Away

8.80 4.00 4.80

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Portsmouth vs Watford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Pompey Win

With a 46% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Portsmouth are favourites to prosper in this Championship encounter and they’re available at 2.18 with the bookies. Watford are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at 3.30.

There’s the chance to back Portsmouth at 1.88 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Watford but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Colby Bishop Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is 3.00 available that Colby Bishop finds the net at any stage. He is available at 5.60 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Four Portsmouth Wins From Their Past Ten Home Matches

Portsmouth have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Watford have gone without an away win in the last nine games. Paulo Pezzolano's men have managed seven losses, two draws and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

When the sides last met at Fratton Park, Portsmouth beat Watford 1-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Portsmouth Home Stats		4-2-4	2.10	1.00	1.10	4	6	5	5
Watford Away Stats		1-2-7	1.60	0.50	1.10	3	7	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Portsmouth vs Watford Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Portsmouth vs Watford team news before wagering. Receive the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.

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