Portsmouth vs Stoke preview with probable lineups, form, odds and prediction. Weigh the Championship clash and find the betting angle before kick-off.
Portsmouth vs Stoke Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 7 November 2026 |
Match Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Fratton Park |
Two of the Championship's form sides collide at Fratton Park, and Portsmouth vs Stoke has the feel of a proper lunchtime scrap with neither side in the mood to blink.
John Mousinho's Portsmouth are unbeaten in their last six matches in the Championship. That run has lifted them to 10th in the table, and they are heading in the right direction.
Mark Robins' Stoke sit fourth and are firmly in the automatic promotion battle. They are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 Championship outings, which is serious consistency.
Stoke hold the upper hand in previous meetings with four wins. Portsmouth have won the other two, there has not been a draw, and Pompey have a point to prove here.
Portsmouth vs Stoke Form
Pompey have taken 14 points from the last 18 available, moving into the play-off picture. Tuesday's win over Swansea at Fratton Park showed real bottle, with a stoppage-time flurry turning a tight game their way. Terry Devlin scored twice that night, while Thomas Waddingham is in line to start up front.
Stoke have won six and drawn one of their last seven Championship matches, and the midweek win at Blackburn kept the run rolling. Jack McGlynn's free-kick settled that one, which fits a side whose standout weapon is shooting from direct free kicks. Ethan Galbraith's return from suspension adds more craft to the engine room.
Portsmouth vs Stoke Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
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), Iyad Mohamed (Injured/doubtful), Marezi (Injured/doubtful), Colby Bishop (Injured/doubtful)
Stoke: Eric Bocat (Injured/out), Lamine Cissé (Injured/out), Sam Gallagher (Injured/out), Aaron Cresswell (Unfit), Ato Ampah (Unfit)
Portsmouth
Iyad Mohamed and Marko Milovanović will both be assessed after picking up issues against Swansea, so expect Thomas Waddingham and Marlon Pack to come into the starting XI. John Mousinho could also recall Josh Murphy, while Colby Bishop and Marezi are doubtful on top of a lengthy injury list.
Stoke
Ethan Galbraith returns after serving his one-match suspension in midweek, which is a genuine boost in midfield. George Hirst and Bosun Lawal could both be recalled by Mark Robins, and both feature in our probable Portsmouth vs Stoke lineups below.
Portsmouth vs Stoke Predicted Lineup
Portsmouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Nicolas Schmid; Terry Devlin, Regan Poole, Madiodio Dia, Jayden Meghoma; Ebou Adams, Marlon Pack; Josh Murphy, Adrian Segečić, Tyrese Shade; Thomas Waddingham
Stoke
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Viktor Johansson; Luke Graham, Bosun Lawal, Ben Wilmot; Ben Johnson, Ethan Galbraith, Djibril Soumaré, Luca Bombino; Justin Devenny, Jack McGlynn; George Hirst
Portsmouth vs Stoke Key Stats & Match Facts
Portsmouth have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 matches vs Stoke in the Championship.
Ebou Adams has been carded in 2 of his last 3 apps vs Stoke in the Championship.
Ethan Galbraith has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 6 apps in the Championship.
Jack McGlynn has scored in 2 of his last 3 apps in the Championship.
Thomas Waddingham has scored in 2 of his last 3 apps in the Championship.
Portsmouth vs Stoke Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: There is precious little to split these sides in the Portsmouth vs Stoke betting odds. Portsmouth are marginal favourites at 5/4 with Betway, while Stoke are 12/5 with William Hill. Expect a tight, cagey fixture in which goals are hard to come by and one side fails to find the net. If anyone nicks it, Stoke's run of results makes them the value side.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: No. The model gives both sides to score only about 45% of the time. That makes No the stronger side of this market, and it is the first of our Portsmouth vs Stoke best bets because it shows up as a positive expected value angle across a raft of bookmakers. A projected score of roughly 1.22-1.04 hardly screams goals at both ends.
Total Goals Over/Under: Under 2.5 Goals. The model projects about 2.26 goals in total. The projected total sits below the line, and the AI probability of 60.75% on the Under is a touch above the implied probability in the price. It is a mid-range price rather than a skinny odds-on one, and it sits neatly alongside the BTTS No call.
Portsmouth vs Stoke Bet Builder
Our Portsmouth vs Stoke bet builder tips lean into Stoke's form, backing the Potters to win and score at least twice, with Adrian Segečić shots and a Marlon Pack card alongside.
Over 1.5 Total Away Goals: Stoke have scored 2+ goals in 6 of their last 8 Championship games, and this is a side with plenty of punch from midfield.
Adrian Segečić Over 1.5 Player Shots: Segečić has attempted 2+ shots in 7 of his last 9 apps in the Championship, and Portsmouth are a side who like to take long shots.
Stoke in the Win Market: The Potters have won 6 of their last 8 in the Championship, and the away win is flagged as positive expected value at the current price.
Marlon Pack To Be Shown A Card: Pack has been carded in 3 of his last 4 apps vs Stoke in the Championship, and the Potters like to attack through the middle, straight into his zone.
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Portsmouth vs Stoke Talking Points
Stoke arrive having won four consecutive away league matches, and Mark Robins' side want to stay within touching distance of automatic promotion. The flashpoint is set pieces. Attacking set pieces are one of Portsmouth's strengths, while defending them is a weak spot for Stoke, and Pompey love to cross and play with width, so expect plenty of deliveries into the box. Meetings between these two have been lively, with over 2.5 goals in 5 of Portsmouth's last 6 matches against Stoke in all competitions, but both sides arrive in sturdier shape, which is why our Portsmouth vs Stoke prediction points to a cagier contest.
Portsmouth vs Stoke Predictions FAQs
When is the Portsmouth vs Stoke English Championship game?
The match is on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 12:30 UK time.
Where is Portsmouth vs Stoke being played?
Portsmouth vs Stoke is being played at Fratton Park.
What competition is Portsmouth vs Stoke in?
Portsmouth vs Stoke is an English Championship match.
Who is the probable goalkeeper for Portsmouth vs Stoke?
Nicolas Schmid is the probable goalkeeper for Portsmouth in a 4-2-3-1, and Viktor Johansson is the probable goalkeeper for Stoke in a 3-4-2-1.
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