Burnley vs Portsmouth Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Burnley vs Portsmouth Game Preview

Burnley host Portsmouth at Turf Moor on Saturday. This English Championship matchup pits a home side stuck in a slump against visitors with real momentum.

Burnley sit 22nd and parted ways with Nicky Hayen after he collected just eight points. Mike Jackson now takes over a squad that has lost its defensive nerve.

Portsmouth arrive in mid-table after a late comeback win over Millwall. John Mousinho's side are second choice on the moneyline at +225 (Polymarket), but they travel with confidence.

Burnley have won three of the previous meetings between these clubs. Portsmouth have managed just one win and the rest ended as ties, so history leans toward the hosts.

Burnley vs Portsmouth Recent Results

Burnley have failed to win 11 of their last 12 Championship games, and the latest was ugly: a 4-1 hammering by Lincoln City that cost Hayen his job. Largie Ramazani is still the spark down the right, which is where Burnley like to attack, but a leaky back line keeps undoing the work.

Portsmouth have taken 10 points from their last 12 available. Their latest highlight came from substitute Thomas Waddingham, who struck late to complete a comeback win over Millwall. Abu Kamara has been an every-week starter on the right, and Pompey arrive with belief.

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 loss to Lincoln last weekend, which adds to an already long absentee list. Mike Jackson takes charge after Nicky Hayen was sacked, and Zeki Amdouni is a doubt.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth expect center back Conor Shaughnessy to be available for selection. John Mousinho will make a late call on striker Colby Bishop, and Tyrese Shade could be recalled to lead the line at Turf Moor.

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 & Game Facts

• There have been 27+ shots taken in 4 of Burnley's last 4 Championship games.
• Burnley have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 Championship games.
• Marezi has been carded in 3 of the last 3 Championship appearances.
• Zeki Amdouni has scored in 3 of the last 4 Championship appearances, but is doubtful for this one.
• Lucas Pires has provided assists in 3 of the last 5 Championship appearances.

Burnley vs Portsmouth Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Burnley vs Portsmouth prediction is a narrow home win. The coaching change gives Burnley a reset, and their through-ball creativity targets exactly what Portsmouth struggle to defend. Pompey's finishing has also been a weakness. Our projections give Burnley a 40% win probability, and +150 (Polymarket) on the moneyline is a fair price for a home side with plenty to prove. This is a slim edge, not a runaway.

Best Picks

Burnley to beat Portsmouth in the Moneyline market. Burnley are the model's favorites at Turf Moor. The price is close to fair value, so this is a lean built on our projections rather than a big edge. Still, Burnley carry the highest win probability of the three outcomes, and the visitors have been wasteful in front of goal.

Total Goals Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals. Burnley have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 Championship games. Our projections land at 2.53 total goals, a hair above the line. Both sides love a long-range shot, which should keep the scoreboard ticking even if Portsmouth's finishing lets them down.

Burnley vs Portsmouth Same Game Parlay

Our Burnley vs Portsmouth same game parlay picks combine Both Teams To Score, a Largie Ramazani shots prop, a Ryan Kavuma-McQueen card and Portsmouth or Tie in Double Chance.

Both Teams To Score: Yes has hit in 9 of the last 10 Burnley games. Burnley's back line keeps shipping goals, and Portsmouth arrive with momentum in attack.

Largie Ramazani Over 1.5 in the Player Shots market. He has fired 2+ shots in 7 of the last 8 Championship appearances, and the right flank is Burnley's main attacking lane.

Ryan Kavuma-McQueen To Be Shown A Card. The Portsmouth winger has been carded in 2 of the last 3 Championship appearances, and he lines up on the flank facing Burnley's busiest attacker.

Portsmouth or Tie in the Double Chance market has landed in 7 of Pompey's last 8 games. It gives this parlay cover if Burnley's slump outlasts the coaching change.

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Burnley vs Portsmouth Talking Points

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has told his players to prepare for a shift in tactical style and to manage Burnley's "new manager bounce", and that is the big unknown on Saturday. Set pieces are the other storyline. Pompey are strong from attacking set pieces and direct free kicks, while defending set pieces is a listed weakness for Burnley. John Swift is out and Colby Bishop is a doubt, so the Burnley vs Portsmouth lineups will show how much punch the visitors bring. A dead-ball goal looks like Portsmouth's clearest route back into this one.

Burnley vs Portsmouth Predictions FAQs

When is the Burnley vs Portsmouth English Championship game?

The game is on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with kickoff at 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT.

Where is Burnley vs Portsmouth being played?

Burnley vs Portsmouth is being played at Turf Moor.

Who is in Burnley's probable starting lineup?

Burnley's probable formation is 4-2-3-1, with Grégoire Coudert in goal, Igor Julio and Hjalmar Ekdal at center back, and Andréas Hountondji up front.

Which Burnley players are injured or unavailable?

Injured: Armando Broja, Anel Ahmedhodžić, Hannibal Mejbri, Aaron Ramsey, Bashir Humphreys, Ashley Barnes and Kyle Walker. Doubtful: Zeki Amdouni. Unfit: Jordan Beyer, Josh Cullen and Jaydon Banel.

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