Portsmouth vs Cardiff City: match statistics
Portsmouth vs Cardiff City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portsmouth played against Cardiff City in Championship (England). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: Fratton Park. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Portsmouth has 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.75 points per game. Cardiff City has 0 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 0.75 points per game.
Scoring records
Portsmouth scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 2.00. Cardiff City scores 1.50 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Portsmouth's games and 100% of Cardiff City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 75%, compared with league averages of 73% for BTTS and 67% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cardiff City has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.73 per game. Portsmouth takes 16.3 shots per game, while Cardiff City takes 15.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Portsmouth leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Cardiff City leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portsmouth's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Cardiff City, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 73% of games, and 67% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Cardiff City are unbeaten in the league after three matches, while in their last five fixtures they have scored 9 goals and collected an average of 1.2 points per game, compared with Portsmouth’s 0.8. Away from home, the visitors average 2 goals scored, 7 shots on target and 64% possession, whereas Portsmouth score just 1 goal per home game. The hosts do have a higher home xG, 1.98 compared with Cardiff’s 1.88, but their defense concedes as many as 3 goals per match, has kept no clean sheets and lost their only home game so far. Cardiff are not watertight either, conceding an average of 2 goals away from home, so a draw remains a realistic scenario. However, the visitors’ superior conversion rate, 13% compared with 6%, tips the prediction in their favor.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal for both teams to score is very strong, as Portsmouth and Cardiff have a 100% BTTS rate this season, and neither side has kept a clean sheet yet. The hosts score an average of 1.5 goals and concede 1.5, while Cardiff record 2.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match. In their last five matches, Portsmouth conceded an average of 1.8 goals, while Cardiff both scored and conceded 1.8, with BTTS rates of 80% and 100% respectively. Their attacking potential is further supported by high xG averages: 2.17 for Portsmouth and 1.88 for Cardiff, while both teams also register 6.5 and 7.0 shots on target per match. BTTS is also consistent with the league profile, where it lands in 78% of matches, making it more likely that each side will find the net at least once.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Both teams remain highly consistent in front of goal: each has scored in 100% of their matches so far, while neither has kept a clean sheet. In their last five games, Portsmouth have averaged 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded, while Cardiff have averaged 1.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded. The high volume of chances is confirmed by xG: the hosts generate an average of 2.17 xG, compared with 1.88 xG for the visitors, alongside 6.5 and 7.0 shots on target per match, respectively. The 1.5 line has been covered by both teams in 100% of their matches, while Over 2.5 goals has landed in 80% of each side’s last five games. Over 1.5 goals is therefore the strongest signal, as even with more cautious finishing, the profile of both defenses clearly favors at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Cardiff have stronger indications of taking the lead before half-time: in their last five matches, they were ahead at the break in 40% of fixtures, while Portsmouth were trailing at that stage in as many as 60%. The visitors averaged 1.2 goals scored in the first half, whereas the hosts conceded 1.4, reinforcing the scenario of a Cardiff lead at half-time. However, the pattern could turn around after the interval, as Portsmouth have yet to concede a second-half goal in the current data and averaged 0.5 goals scored after the break, while Cardiff failed to score and conceded an average of 1.0 goal in second halves. In addition, Cardiff drew 3 of their last 5 matches, and Portsmouth have the higher attacking xG, 2.17 compared with 1.88. Therefore, the most likely outcome is a Portsmouth turnaround and a draw at full-time.
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
| Portsmouth | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.26 |
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.
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.
Cardiff City is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - Portsmouth · 1.5 goals / game - Cardiff City
Cardiff City is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Portsmouth · 1.75 goals / game - Cardiff City
Portsmouth scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 games), while Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 games).
Cardiff City scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 games), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 games).
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 - Portsmouth
Over / Under - Cardiff City
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.
Cardiff City is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / game - Portsmouth · 1 pts / game - Cardiff City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cardiff City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.75 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 2.3 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 2.3 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Portsmouth
Cardiff City
* 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
| Portsmouth | Liga | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.25 | 2.94 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 67% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 18% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 78% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Portsmouth vs Cardiff City?
The Championship match finished Portsmouth 2:0 Cardiff City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Portsmouth vs Cardiff City?
Portsmouth score 1.25 goals per game on average and Cardiff City 1.50. The Championship average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Portsmouth's matches and 100% of Cardiff City's.
What form are Portsmouth and Cardiff City in?
Over the last 5 games Portsmouth have a 1-0-3 record (0.75 points per game) and Cardiff City 0-3-1 (0.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portsmouth vs Cardiff City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Portsmouth vs Cardiff City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.