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Preston vs Portsmouth Prediction

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Preston

€41.45m

15 Mar15:00
2 : 1

Portsmouth

€24.90m

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Preston vs Portsmouth Prediction Championship
Preston welcome Portsmouth to Deepdale on March 15, 2025, at 15:00 UTC, in what promises to be a tightly contested Championship clash. With Preston priced at 1.95 for a home win, Portsmouth at 3.85, and the draw at 3.4, the bookmakers slightly favor the hosts. But is there better value elsewhere? Our AI model strongly recommends under 3.5 goals (odds: 1.33, confidence: 8/10) as the best bet for this encounter. Why? Because both teams have been involved in low-scoring affairs recently. Preston’s last outing ended 1-1 against Sunderland, while Portsmouth shocked Leeds with a 1-0 victory. The predicted final score here is 1-0, reinforcing the idea that this won’t be a goal fest. Historically, only 24.7% of Championship games exceed 3.5 goals, making this a statistically solid pick. Additionally, Preston are expected to dominate possession (58%), but with both teams predicted to register only 4 and 3 shots on target, respectively, clear-cut chances could be scarce. Looking at the 1X2 market, our AI suggests a 1X bet (odds: 1.25, trust level: 2/10), meaning Preston are unlikely to lose. However, with Portsmouth coming off a big win and Championship unpredictability always in play, this market isn’t as reliable as the under 3.5 goals bet. For those considering alternative markets, a 1-0 correct score bet could be worth a punt, given that Preston are expected to edge this one. Additionally, with only three yellow cards predicted (1 for Preston, 2 for Portsmouth), this may not be a fiery contest. In summary, while Preston are favored, the smartest bet is under 3.5 goals at 1.33 odds, backed by strong statistical trends. Expect a tactical battle rather than a goal-fest—so maybe don’t blink, or you might miss the only goal of the game!

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Preston vs Portsmouth

U3.5 -500

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -500
8/10

1x2 Tip

1X -303

Preston to win or draw
2/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -500

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match
8/10

Both Teams To Score

No -125

At least one team is not expected to score
7/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&U4.5 -200

Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

1:0

Stats Predictions

58%
Ball Possession
42%
14
Total Shots
12
4
Shots on Goal
3
6
Shots Off Goal
5
4
Corners
5
1
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

1.5
Total Goals
2.3
0.8
Goals Scored
1
0.7
Goals Against
1.3
50%
Possession
48%
11.4
Total Shots
12.9
3.1
Shots on Goal
3.4
5.3
Shots off Goal
5.2
12.4
Fouls
11.4
3.3
Corners
5.9
2.2
Offsides
1.6
1.89
Yellow Cards
2.1
0
Red Cards
0
396
Total Passes
336

Overview Last 10 Matches

2
Wins
4
5
Over 1.5 Goals
6
3
Over 2.5 Goals
5
0
Over 3.5 Goals
1
4
Both Teams Scored
5
0
Unexpected Wins
1
0
Unexpected Loses
1

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1 - 2 - 1
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Team Matches Goals Points
1 LeedsLeeds 46
95-30
100
2 BurnleyBurnley 46
69-16
100
3 Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd 46
63-36
90
4 SunderlandSunderland 46
58-44
76
5 CoventryCoventry 46
64-58
69
6 Bristol CityBristol City 46
59-55
68
7 BlackburnBlackburn 46
53-48
66
8 MillwallMillwall 46
47-49
66
9 West BromWest Brom 46
57-47
64
10 MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough 46
64-56
64
11 SwanseaSwansea 46
51-56
61
12 Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wedn 46
60-69
58
13 NorwichNorwich 46
71-68
57
14 WatfordWatford 46
53-61
57
15 QPRQPR 46
53-63
56
16 PortsmouthPortsmouth 46
58-71
54
17 Oxford UnitedOxford United 46
49-65
53
18 Stoke CityStoke City 46
45-62
51
19 DerbyDerby 46
48-56
50
20 PrestonPreston 46
48-59
50
21 Hull CityHull City 46
44-54
49
22 LutonLuton 46
45-69
49
23 PlymouthPlymouth 46
51-88
46
24 CardiffCardiff 46
48-73
44
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