Championship side Portsmouth host Arsenal at Fratton Park in the FA Cup, hoping to spring a shock against the Premier League heavyweights.
| Tournament: | FA Cup |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Fratton Park, Portsmouth |
| Date: | 11.01.2026 |
| Time: | 14:00 GMT |
Portsmouth vs Arsenal Form and Head to Head
Portsmouth suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat away to Bristol City in their last match. Their recent form has been patchy, with two wins, two losses, and two draws in their last six Championship games.
Arsenal played out a goalless draw away to Liverpool in their last Premier League match. The Gunners have been in excellent form, with five wins and one draw in their last six games.
Arsenal are undefeated in their last 16 matches against Portsmouth in all competitions. The last time these two teams met, Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Portsmouth in the FA Cup in March 2020. Arsenal have dominated the head-to-head record, winning five of the last six encounters, with one match ending in a draw.
Arsenal have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 4 matches against Portsmouth in all competitions. Arsenal have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches against Portsmouth in all competitions.
Who is the betting favourite in Portsmouth vs Arsenal?
According to latest odds, Arsenal are heavy favourites at around 85% implied win probability to beat Portsmouth, while Portsmouth sit at just 5%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 37/2 | 10bet |
| Arsenal | 2/11 | Ladbrokes |
| Draw | 17/2 | AK Bets |
Odds last updated at 12PM Sunday, 11th January.
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Portsmouth vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Portsmouth: Schmid; Devlin, Shaughnessy, Poole, Swanson; Dozzell, Pack; Segecic, Chaplin, Blair; Bishop
Arsenal: Arrizabalaga; White, Salmon, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Merino, Norgaard, Eze; Madeuke, Martinelli, Jesus
Portsmouth vs Arsenal Match Prediction
Arsenal come into this fixture with history firmly on their side, having consistently enjoyed the upper hand against Portsmouth. Coupled with Portsmouth’s patchy form, it points toward a relatively comfortable afternoon for the Gunners. Arsenal have shown they can both score freely and stay solid at the back in this matchup, a trend that has held up over time.
That defensive control is especially notable away from home, where they have kept clean sheets in five of their last seven visits to Portsmouth across all competitions. Taken together, the evidence suggests Arsenal should have the quality and control to see this through without too much trouble.
Prediction: Portsmouth 0-3 Arsenal
Portsmouth vs Arsenal Bet Builder Tip
Our Portsmouth vs Arsenal Bet Builder Tip includes Over 2.5 total goals, no both teams to score, and Gabriel Jesus anytime goalscorer.
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