Burnley vs Portsmouth predictions, probable lineups, bet builder tips and standout odds. Our betting angle, team news and best prices at Turf Moor.
Burnley vs Portsmouth Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
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Match Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Turf Moor |
Burnley vs Portsmouth pits a side in freefall against one of the Championship's form teams, yet the Burnley vs Portsmouth betting odds still lean towards the hosts.
Burnley are stuck near the foot of the table, and a 4-1 thumping by Lincoln City cost Nicky Hayen his job. Mike Jackson inherits a side that keeps leaking goals.
Portsmouth arrive in far better shape after substitute Thomas Waddingham sealed a 2-1 comeback win over Millwall. Ten points from the last 12 available have lifted Pompey into the top half.
Burnley hold the upper hand in this head-to-head, winning three of the six previous meetings. Portsmouth have managed just one win, though current form is firmly on their side.
Burnley vs Portsmouth Form
Burnley have failed to win 11 of their last 12 Championship matches, a run that leaves them 22nd. They carve teams open with through balls, but a defence that struggles in the air, at set pieces and against wide attacks keeps undoing the good work. Largie Ramazani is the main threat from the right.
Portsmouth have won four of their last 10 matches and rank eighth in the division on form. Set pieces are a genuine weapon, from direct free kicks to attacking deliveries, although finishing remains a weakness. Adrian Segečić pulls the strings behind the striker, with Abu Kamara a fixture on the right.
Burnley vs Portsmouth Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Burnley: Armando Broja (Injured/out), Anel Ahmedhodžić (Injured/out), Hannibal Mejbri (Injured/out), Aaron Ramsey (Injured/out), Bashir Humphreys (Injured/out), Ashley Barnes (Injured/out), Kyle Walker (Injured/out), Zeki Amdouni (Injured/doubtful), Jordan Beyer (Unfit), Josh Cullen (Unfit), Jaydon Banel (Unfit)
Portsmouth: Jacob Farrell (Injured/out), Márk Kosznovszky (Injured/out), Franco Umeh-Chibueze (Injured/out), Luke Brooke-Smith (Injured/out), Benjamin Arthur (Injured/out), John Swift (Injured/out), Keshi Anderson (Injured/out), Connor Ogilvie (Injured/out), Josh Murphy (Injured/doubtful), Colby Bishop (Injured/doubtful)
Burnley
Kyle Walker and Armando Broja both picked up injuries in the Lincoln defeat and join a lengthy absentee list. Zeki Amdouni is a doubt, which shapes the Burnley vs Portsmouth lineups, with Andréas Hountondji the probable starter up front.
Portsmouth
Conor Shaughnessy is expected to be available at centre-back, while John Mousinho will make a late call on striker Colby Bishop. Tyrese Shade could be recalled in attack, and John Swift is among the players ruled out injured.
Burnley vs Portsmouth Predicted Lineup
Burnley
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Grégoire Coudert; Connor Roberts, Igor Julio, Hjalmar Ekdal, Lucas Pires; Reo Hatate, Max Alleyne; Largie Ramazani, Josh Laurent, Dastan Satpaev; Andréas Hountondji
Portsmouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Nicolas Schmid; Terry Devlin, Regan Poole, Conor Shaughnessy, Zak Swanson; Iyad Mohamed, Marlon Pack; Abu Kamara, Adrian Segečić, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen; Tyrese Shade
Burnley vs Portsmouth Key Stats & Match Facts
Zeki Amdouni has scored in 3 of his last 4 Championship appearances.
There have been 27+ shots taken in 4 of Burnley's last 4 Championship matches.
Lucas Pires has provided assists in 3 of his last 5 Championship appearances.
Jacob Bruun Larsen has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 3 Championship appearances.
Marezi has been carded in 3 of their last 3 Championship appearances.
Burnley vs Portsmouth Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Burnley to edge a messy, open fixture. Our Burnley vs Portsmouth prediction has both sides finding the net with the hosts nudging ahead, and 11/8 (10Bet) about Burnley shows just how fine the margins are.
Best Bets
Burnley to win in the Win Market. The home side are the model's favourites at Turf Moor. Our numbers rate a home win as the most probable of the three outcomes at 40%, with Portsmouth some way back. Turf Moor and Portsmouth's own lengthy injury list, with John Swift among the absentees, are enough to tip a close call the hosts' way.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects slightly more than 2.5 goals. The projected total sits a whisker above the line, and Burnley's last four Championship games have all cleared it. A leaky Burnley defence does the rest, even if this is a marginal call.
Burnley vs Portsmouth Bet Builder
Our Burnley vs Portsmouth bet builder tips combine goals at both ends, Largie Ramazani shots, a Ryan Kavuma-McQueen card and Portsmouth avoiding defeat, paying 15/1 with Bet365.
Both teams to score has landed in 9 of Burnley's last 10 matches. The Clarets carry a threat going forward but a soft back line, so goals at both ends fit the picture.
Largie Ramazani has attempted 2+ shots in 7 of his last 8 Championship appearances. Burnley love a long-range effort, and he is the man taking them from the right.
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen has been carded in 2 of his last 3 Championship appearances. Burnley like to attack down their right, so the winger will have plenty of defending to do.
This is the contrarian leg for a bigger price. Burnley shade it for us, but Portsmouth-Draw in the Double Chance market has landed in 7 of Portsmouth's last 8 matches.
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Burnley vs Portsmouth Talking Points
The big question is whether a change in the dugout sparks a reaction. Mike Jackson takes over a Burnley side with one win in their last 10 matches, and John Mousinho has warned his players against complacency when facing a squad with Premier League experience. Portsmouth at 9/4 (Paddy Power) will tempt plenty given their form, but their set-piece threat against a Burnley defence that struggles in the air points just as much to an open afternoon, which is why goals feature in our Burnley vs Portsmouth best bets.
Burnley vs Portsmouth Predictions FAQs
When is the Burnley vs Portsmouth English Championship game?
The match is on Saturday 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Burnley vs Portsmouth being played?
Burnley vs Portsmouth is being played at Turf Moor.
What competition is Burnley vs Portsmouth in?
Burnley vs Portsmouth is an English Championship fixture.
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