Portsmouth vs Southampton: match statistics
Portsmouth currently occupies 21st place in the table, indicating serious problems this season, yet they perform significantly better in home matches with a record of 38% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. Southampton, despite a higher position (15th place), has a disastrous away record – 50% losses and 0% clean sheets, making them very susceptible to conceding goals (averaging 1.93 goals conceded per away match). Both teams have identical form in the last 5 matches (1.4 points per match) and a similar goal difference, suggesting a balanced contest. Portsmouth possesses the home advantage and a better shot conversion rate (7% vs 11% for the visitors), although Southampton has better xG statistics and ball possession. Given Southampton's poor away disposition and Portsmouth's home strength, I predict a close match with a slight advantage for the hosts, though a draw appears to be the most likely result.
Portsmouth vs Southampton: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Portsmouth played Southampton in Championship (England). The match was played on 25 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Portsmouth: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Southampton: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Portsmouth scores 0.88 and concedes 1.38 goals per match. Southampton scores 1.43 and concedes 1.43. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Portsmouth 50%, Southampton 75%. Over 2.5: Portsmouth 42%, Southampton 64%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Southampton has higher xG: 1.66 vs 1.28. Portsmouth: 11.5 shots per match, Southampton: 14.9.
Match halves
Portsmouth: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.54. Southampton: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.64.
Goals by minute
Portsmouth: 76-90+ (7 goals). Southampton: 16-30 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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 currently occupies 21st place in the table, indicating serious problems this season, yet they perform significantly better in home matches with a record of 38% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. Southampton, despite a higher position (15th place), has a disastrous away record – 50% losses and 0% clean sheets, making them very susceptible to conceding goals (averaging 1.93 goals conceded per away match). Both teams have identical form in the last 5 matches (1.4 points per match) and a similar goal difference, suggesting a balanced contest. Portsmouth possesses the home advantage and a better shot conversion rate (7% vs 11% for the visitors), although Southampton has better xG statistics and ball possession. Given Southampton's poor away disposition and Portsmouth's home strength, I predict a close match with a slight advantage for the hosts, though a draw appears to be the most likely result.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Portsmouth | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.28 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Portsmouth is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Portsmouth · 1 pts / match - Southampton
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.
Southampton is 63% better for: goals scored per match.
0.88 goals / match - Portsmouth · 1.43 goals / match - Southampton
Portsmouth scores in 65% of matches (17 of 26 matches), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 matches).
Southampton scores in 82% of matches (23 of 28 matches), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Portsmouth
Over / Under - Southampton
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Southampton is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / match - Portsmouth · 1.36 pts / match - Southampton
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 27%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.27 | 2.60 | ▲ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 58% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 52% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | • 23% | 24% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | • 73% | 72% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 78% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Portsmouth 0 - 1 - 0 Southampton. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Portsmouth vs Southampton?
The Championship match finished Portsmouth 1:1 Southampton. 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 Southampton?
Portsmouth score 0.88 goals per game on average and Southampton 1.43. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Portsmouth's matches and 75% of Southampton's.
What form are Portsmouth and Southampton in?
Over the last 5 games Portsmouth have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Southampton 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portsmouth vs Southampton?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Portsmouth vs Southampton: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.