Prediction for match Preston — Portsmouth

Match Analysis: Preston North End vs Portsmouth

In the English Championship on February 7, 2026, Preston North End will face Portsmouth. The odds for a Preston North End victory are 2.42, for a draw - 3.10, and for a Portsmouth win - 3.01. The probability percentages are as follows: Preston North End - 38.69%, draw - 30.20%, Portsmouth - 31.11%. According to the odds, Preston North End is favored, but the difference with Portsmouth is minimal, indicating a highly competitive matchup. The most likely outcome is a Preston North End win, but a draw is also possible.

Team Results and Statistics

In the last five matches, Preston North End had an average possession of 48.4%, committed 11.4 fouls, 1.2 offsides, and received 1.8 yellow cards per game. During the same period, Portsmouth showed 47.8% possession, 10.6 fouls, 1.8 offsides, and 1.2 yellow cards. Preston North End's last three matches were: January 31 against Ipswich Town - 1:1, January 24 against Middlesbrough - 0:4, January 20 against Hull City - 0:3. Portsmouth's last three matches were: January 31 against West Bromwich - 3:0, January 25 against Southampton - 1:1, January 21 against Watford - 1:1. The last head-to-head meeting was on August 30, 2025: Portsmouth - Preston North End 1-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over a series of five matches, Preston North End's average goals per match were 2.2, while Portsmouth's were 2.6. Preston North End scored an average of 0.2 goals and conceded 2, whereas Portsmouth had a better scoring rate with 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded. Both teams played over 2.5 goals in 2 out of 5 matches, and under in 3 out of 5. For over 1.5 goals in the first half, Preston North End and Portsmouth recorded 2 out of 5, and under in 3 out of 5. In the second half, Preston North End had 2 out of 5 for over 1.5, while Portsmouth had 3 out of 5. Preston North End most frequently scored in five different segments at 20% each, and conceded most often in the intervals of 31-45, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes (29% each). Portsmouth most frequently scored in the intervals of 16-30 and 76-90 minutes (33% each), and conceded in the period of 61-75 minutes (38%). Overall, Preston North End has extremely low attacking productivity, while Portsmouth's scoring stats are better but not outstanding. Given Preston North End's low average scoring and Portsmouth's moderate totals, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.61 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Preston North End averaged 4 corners over a five-match series, while Portsmouth averaged 5.2. For the frequency of over 9.5 corners, Preston North End had 4 out of 5, and Portsmouth had 3 out of 5. Among available corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (9.2) is 9.5: over 9.5 corners - 1.68, under 9.5 - 2.06. Based on the frequency of the 9.5 total and the average activity of both teams in corner deliveries, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified. In the corner market, Preston North End is favored with odds of 2.06. It's also worth noting that Preston North End more frequently achieved the corner total than Portsmouth.