Portsmouth vs Stoke City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Portsmouth vs Stoke City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 25th, 2025 | Fratton Park | EFL Championship | 12:30 pm

The South Coast hosts a thrilling spectacle this weekend as high-flying Stoke City head to Fratton Park. The Potters have a strong defence and have started the season in great form. Portsmouth are coming off the back of two great performances and will want to ensure they stay well away from the relegation spots.

Key Betting Tip: Portsmouth to Win & BTTS at 5.50 odds (BETFRED) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City Predicted Lineups

Portsmouth Predicted XI: Bursik, Swanson, Knight, Poole, Ogilvie, Pack, Dozzell, Chaplin, Swift, Yang, Bishop

Stoke City Predicted XI: Johansson, Bocat, Wilmot, Phillips, Tchamadeu, Nzonzi, Seko, Thomas, Rigo, Cisse, Bozenik

Portsmouth vs Stoke City Current League Standings

Portsmouth are 15th in the Championship with 13 points from 11 games (3W, 4D, 3L). They have scored 10 and conceded 12.

Stoke City are in 6th in the Championship with 18 points from 11 games (5W, 3D, 3L). They have scored 12 and conceded 8, one of the best defences in the league.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have met 68 times in a history dating back over a century. They met for the first time in a decade last season, after both spent a small period in the Premier League since the turn of the century. Portsmouth have 28 wins, Stoke have 26, and there have been 14 draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• January 2025: Portsmouth 3-1 Stoke City (Championship)
• October 2024: Stoke City 6-1 Portsmouth (Championship)
• August 2014: Stoke City 3-0 Portsmouth (League Cup)
• February 2010: Portsmouth 1-2 Stoke City (Premier League)
• November 2009: Stoke City 1-0 Portsmouth (Premier League)

Stoke have won four of their last five fixtures against Pompey.

Recent Portsmouth and Stoke City Matches Analysis

Portsmouth Last 5 Matches:

• Portsmouth 1-2 Coventry City
• Leicester City 1-1 Portsmouth
• Portsmouth 1-0 Middlesbrough
• Portsmouth 2-2 Watford
• Ipswich Town 2-1 Portsmouth

Portsmouth have recently secured impressive results against Leicester City and Middlesbrough.

Stoke City Last 5 Matches:

• Millwall 2-0 Stoke City
• Stoke City 1-0 Wrexham
• Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Stoke City
• Middlesbrough 0-0 Stoke City
• Stoke City 1-1 Norwich City

Stoke City have lost two of their last seven games.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60% confidence in a Portsmouth win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Portsmouth vs Stoke City Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Portsmouth to Win & Both Teams to Score @ 5.50 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Portsmouth win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Portsmouth vs Stoke City

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth): The Aussie forward is Portsmouth’s top scorer with three goals in the Championship this season.

Sorba Thomas (Stoke City): The Welsh international has been a standout in the Championship this season, with four goals and four assists in 11 games this season. He has one of the highest chances created per 90 records in the league.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports+

Stadium Information: Fratton Park is a historic football stadium located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Opened in 1899, it is the home of Portsmouth Football Club. The all-seated capacity of the ground is approximately 20,867 supporters.

Referee: Thomas Kirk (England)