Get the latest Southampton vs Portsmouth prediction with lineups, betting tips, and key odds for Sunday's Championship clash at St. Mary's Stadium.
Southampton vs Portsmouth Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
Match Time | 12:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | St. Mary's Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | ITV 1, ITV Interactive, Sky Sports Arena, Sky Sports Main Event |
Southampton host Portsmouth in the Championship on Sunday, and St. Mary's Stadium is a complete sell-out for the South Coast derby.
Southampton have been ruthless at home, winning all four league outings at St. Mary's this season. Their last game stung, though, as a late Keven Schlotterbeck own goal handed Wrexham the points.
Portsmouth arrive 19th after back-to-back Championship stalemates with Charlton and Blackburn. Pompey have won just one of their last five league games, which is hardly the ideal warm-up for this trip.
Southampton are undefeated in their last five matches against Portsmouth in all competitions, and Pompey travel with a lengthy injury list that does little to help their case.
Southampton vs Portsmouth Form
Southampton sit 16th, but the football has been better than that. The Wrexham defeat ended an unbeaten league run, and counter-attacking remains their sharpest weapon. Cyle Larin leads the line and has been a constant shooting threat all season, with Finn Azaz pulling the strings behind him.
Back-to-back Championship stalemates leave Portsmouth 19th. Away from home they have been tidier, picking up four points so far. Adrian Segecic carries the creative burden, and long shots and direct free kicks are Pompey's strongest weapons. That makes sense for a side whose finishing is a genuine weakness.
Southampton vs Portsmouth Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Southampton: M. Roerslev (Injured/out), C. Jander (Unfit)
Portsmouth: T. Waddingham (Injured/out), J. Farrell (Injured/out), M. Kosznovszky (Injured/out), F. Umeh-Chibueze (Injured/out), C. Ogilvie (Injured/out), J. Murphy (Injured/out), L. Brooke-Smith (Injured/out), T. Devlin (Injured/doubtful), K. Anderson (Unfit), C. Shaughnessy (Unfit), Marezi (Unfit)
Southampton
Caspar Jander finally returned to first-team training during the international break but is still listed as unfit, while M. Roerslev is out injured. Cyle Larin and Daniel Peretz came back from international duty unscathed. Tonda Eckert could make one change to the side that faced Wrexham, recalling Tom Fellows, and the probable Southampton vs Portsmouth lineups show a settled home 4-2-3-1.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth will make late calls on Marko Milovanovic and Conor Shaughnessy. Keshi Anderson is back in training, but John Mousinho won't rush him back into action. The treatment room is crowded, with T. Waddingham and J. Murphy among the absentees, so the probable XI leans heavily on Adrian Segecic in the number ten role.
Southampton vs Portsmouth Predicted Lineup
Southampton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Peretz; J. Bree, N. Wood, K. Schlotterbeck, R. Manning; J. Ward-Prowse, F. Downes; T. Fellows, F. Azaz, L. Scienza; C. Larin
Portsmouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Bielica; Z. Swanson, R. Poole, M. Dia, J. Meghoma; E. Adams, M. Pack; A. Kamara, A. Segecic, T. Shade; C. Bishop
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Southampton vs Portsmouth Key Stats & Match Facts
The previous meetings tally between these clubs reads one Southampton win, four draws and one Portsmouth win.
There have been 26+ shots taken in 8 of Southampton's last 8 matches in the Championship.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Southampton's last 3 games in the Championship.
Adrian Segecic has attempted 3+ shots in 5 of his last 7 apps in the Championship.
John Swift has been carded in 2 of his last 3 apps against Southampton in the Championship.
Southampton vs Portsmouth Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Southampton to win, with Portsmouth nicking a goal along the way. The hosts are projected for 2.1 goals, and the 4/7 with Betfred on a home win tells you the market sees a clear gap in quality. Pompey can hurt teams from distance, but their finishing is rated a weakness and the injury list is long, so a Southampton win with both teams scoring is the call.
Best Bets
Keven Schlotterbeck to score or assist for Southampton in the To Score Or Assist market. He is a set-piece threat from centre-back in a home side the model rates as favourite. Southampton's attacking set pieces are one of their stated strengths, and Schlotterbeck gets forward for the big moments, so there's real value in backing him to have a hand in a goal here. After that own goal at Wrexham, he owes Saints one at the right end too.
Zak Swanson to commit over 2.5 fouls for Portsmouth in the Player Fouls market. As the likely right-back, he should be defending against Southampton's attacks for long spells. Swanson looks a certainty to start and will spend the afternoon up against Léo Scienza, who has won 2+ fouls in 8 of his last 8 Championship appearances, so this one looks messy for Pompey's right-back.
Southampton vs Portsmouth Bet Builder
Our Southampton vs Portsmouth bet builder tips lean on the home attack: two Cyle Larin shooting legs, both teams to score and Finn Azaz to find the net.
Cyle Larin over 1.5 shots. The Canadian has got his shot away at least twice in every single outing this term, and he's the man Southampton build their attacks around.
Cyle Larin over 0.5 shots on target. He has hit the target in seven of his eight Championship outings, so the accuracy has matched the volume.
Both teams to score. Both sides have found the net in each of Southampton's last 8 Championship matches, and defending set pieces is a weakness Pompey's dead-ball threat can target.
Finn Azaz anytime goalscorer. He has managed 2+ shots in 7 of his 8 Championship outings, and playing centrally behind Larin he is well placed to profit from Southampton's counters.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 5/1 and is as short as 15/4 elsewhere.
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Southampton vs Portsmouth Talking Points
James Ward-Prowse has made 416 senior appearances for Southampton, yet this is set to be his first South Coast derby against Portsmouth, and he should anchor the engine room alongside Flynn Downes. Tonda Eckert is cleared to direct things from the touchline after receiving a suspended ban from the EFL, which matters for a club that started the season with a four-point deduction. That penalty explains a lot about where Saints sit in the table. The one worry is at the back, where Southampton are rated weak at defending set pieces and Portsmouth carry real menace from direct free kicks. Even so, the quality gap is wide enough that our Southampton vs Portsmouth prediction stays firmly with the hosts.
Southampton vs Portsmouth Predictions FAQs
When is the Southampton vs Portsmouth English Championship game?
The match takes place on Sunday 11 October 2026, kicking off at 12:00 UK time.
Where is Southampton vs Portsmouth being played?
The fixture is being played at St. Mary's Stadium.
Where can I watch Southampton vs Portsmouth?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on ITV 1, ITV Interactive, Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Main Event.
What competition is Southampton vs Portsmouth in?
Southampton vs Portsmouth is being played in the Championship.
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