Bristol City vs Portsmouth: match statistics
Bristol City vs Portsmouth: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bristol City played against Portsmouth in Championship (England). The game was played on August 29, 2026. Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Bristol City has 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.50 points per game. Portsmouth has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 1.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Bristol City scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.00. Portsmouth scores 2.00 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 3.00 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Bristol City's games and 100% of Portsmouth's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 100%, compared with league averages of 79% for BTTS and 79% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portsmouth has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 1.12 per game. Bristol City takes 11.5 shots per game, while Portsmouth takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Bristol City leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Portsmouth leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bristol City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). For Portsmouth, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 3.00 goals. Both teams score in 79% of games, and 79% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Portsmouth have clearly superior away numbers: they won their only away match so far, averaging 3 goals scored and failing to deliver offensively on none of those occasions. Bristol City lost their only home fixture, failed to score, managed just 8 shots and had only 34% possession. The difference in the quality of chances created is reflected in the xG: the hosts average 0.68 xG at home, while Portsmouth generate 1.70 xG away from home. Bristol City’s defense allows an average of 2.21 xG and concedes 2 goals per home match, which should favor the clinical visitors. Although the last five matches for both teams do not indicate a significant form advantage, Portsmouth’s superiority away from home and in attack points to an away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal for BTTS - Yes is clear, as both teams have had goals scored by both sides in 100% of their matches so far, and neither has kept a clean sheet. Bristol City create an average of 1.98 xG at home and register 6 shots on target per match, while Portsmouth generate 1.70 xG and 7 shots on target. In their last five matches, the hosts have scored an average of 1.6 goals and conceded 1.2, while the visitors have scored 1.2 and conceded 1.6 goals, which still points to genuine chances for both attacks. Even Bristol City's weaker recent BTTS rate of 40% is offset by Portsmouth's 80% and the league average of 79%, making a goal for each team more likely than a scenario in which one of them fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal points to at least two goals, as both teams have scored and conceded in 100% of their league matches so far. Bristol City’s average xG stands at 1.98, compared with Portsmouth’s 1.60 xG conceded, while Portsmouth generate an average of 1.70 xG against 1.52 xG allowed by the hosts. In their last five matches, the teams scored 1.6 and 1.2 goals respectively, while conceding 1.2 and 1.6, supporting a projected total of 2.80 goals. Caution with higher lines is warranted, as Over 2.5 goals has landed in 40% of Bristol City’s and 60% of Portsmouth’s recent matches. Therefore, Over 1.5 goals offers a clearer edge than Over 2.5 or Over 3.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Bristol City are showing better current form, averaging 1.6 goals and 1.4 points over their last five matches, compared with Portsmouth’s 1.2 goals and 1.0 points. The hosts have looked particularly solid before the break, conceding just 0.4 goals on average and leading or drawing at half-time in 80% of their recent matches. Portsmouth went into half-time trailing in 40% of their last five games, while conceding an average of 1.4 goals in the first half. Home advantage and Bristol City’s average of 17 shots per match should enable them to exploit a weaker opposing defense that has conceded 1.6 goals per game over its last five outings. The 1/1 scenario is the most likely, although Portsmouth’s high conversion rate of 23% justifies retaining a significant chance of an equaliser or a turnaround.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bristol City | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Portsmouth is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.5 pts / game - Bristol City · 1.5 pts / game - Portsmouth
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Portsmouth is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Bristol City · 2 goals / game - Portsmouth
Bristol City scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).
Portsmouth scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Bristol City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bristol City
Over / Under - Portsmouth
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Portsmouth is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / game - Bristol City · 1.5 pts / game - Portsmouth
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bristol City - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 100% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bristol City
Portsmouth
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Bristol City | Liga | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.00 | 3.00 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 16% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 82% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 82% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Bristol City's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Portsmouth. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bristol City vs Portsmouth?
The Championship match finished Bristol City 2:1 Portsmouth. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Bristol City and Portsmouth?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Bristol City won 2, Portsmouth won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Bristol City vs Portsmouth?
Bristol City score 1.00 goals per game on average and Portsmouth 2.00. The Championship average is 3.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 79% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Bristol City's matches and 100% of Portsmouth's.
What form are Bristol City and Portsmouth in?
Over the last 5 games Bristol City have a 0-1-1 record (0.50 points per game) and Portsmouth 1-0-1 (1.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bristol City vs Portsmouth?
The statistical background for Bristol City vs Portsmouth — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.