EFL Championship

Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 15:00

Burnley

Team Performance 3 out of 10

Portsmouth

Team Performance 6 out of 10

Burnley vs Portsmouth Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 31/10

The encounter between Burnley and Portsmouth is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 31/10.

This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

1st Half Draw

Why we predict the first half to end in a draw

We expect a draw in the first half for the Burnley vs Portsmouth fixture.

Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.

Key Betting Insights

Burnley

Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

Portsmouth

Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 4 clashes

1st Half Draw: 23/20

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Burnley Preview

Burnley has completed 12 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 1 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses — an average of 0.67 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 17 goals (1.42 per game) and conceded 25 (2.08 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Burnley has played 56 matches, scoring 65 goals (1.16 per match) and conceding 107 (1.91 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Burnley

Goals Scored: 65

Goals Conceded: 107

Average Goals Scored: 1.16

Average Goals Conceded: 1.91

Wins: 7

Goal Difference: -42

Date	Game	Result
24/10	Lincoln City 4 - 1 Burnley	L
16/10	Burnley 1 - 2 Wolverhampton	L
13/10	Burnley 2 - 2 Charlton Athletic	D
10/10	Watford 0 - 4 Burnley	W
19/09	Burnley 1 - 1 Derby County	D

Burnley to win the match: 11/10

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £21.00

Portsmouth Preview

Across 12 EFL Championship matches, Portsmouth has posted 5 victories, 3 stalemates, and 4 defeats, averaging 1.5 points per fixture. In those games they scored 16 (1.33 per match) and conceded 15 (1.25 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Portsmouth has earned 19 wins from 61 matches across all competitions, scoring 68 goals (1.11 per match) and conceding 88 (1.44 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Portsmouth

Goals Scored: 68

Goals Conceded: 88

Average Goals Scored: 1.11

Average Goals Conceded: 1.44

Wins: 19

Goal Difference: -20

Date	Game	Result
24/10	Portsmouth 2 - 1 Millwall	W
20/10	Wolverhampton 1 - 1 Portsmouth	D
17/10	Norwich City 0 - 1 Portsmouth	W
14/10	Portsmouth 3 - 2 Sheffield United	W
11/10	Southampton 1 - 0 Portsmouth	L

Portsmouth to win the match: 12/5

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £34.00

Statistical Insights for Burnley vs Portsmouth

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Burnley vs Portsmouth fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Burnley

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L D W D	1
Home	L D D L D	0.6
Away	L W L D L	0.8

Portsmouth

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W D W W L	2
Home	W W D W L	2
Away	D W L D L	1

Favourite

Home Win

1/1

49.75%

Draw

9/4

30.3%

Away Win

5/2

28.57%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Burnley

last 5 matches

Portsmouth

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Burnley scored +29% more goals than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.

Burnley and Portsmouth goals scored count, last 5 matches

Lincoln City

Wolverhampton

Charlton Athletic

Watford

Derby County

Millwall

Wolverhampton

Norwich City

Sheffield United

Southampton

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Burnley

last 5 matches

Portsmouth

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Burnley conceded +80% more goals than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.

Burnley and Portsmouth goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Lincoln City

Wolverhampton

Charlton Athletic

Watford

Derby County

Millwall

Wolverhampton

Norwich City

Sheffield United

Southampton

Key metrics

Corners

Burnley

last 5 matches

Portsmouth

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Portsmouth received +5% more corners than Burnley in the last 5 matches.

Burnley and Portsmouth corners count, last 5 matches

Lincoln City

Wolverhampton

Charlton Athletic

Watford

Derby County

Millwall

Wolverhampton

Norwich City

Sheffield United

Southampton

Key metrics

Cards

Burnley

last 5 matches

Portsmouth

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Portsmouth received +56% more cards than Burnley in the last 5 matches.

Burnley and Portsmouth cards count, last 5 matches

Lincoln City

Wolverhampton

Charlton Athletic

Watford

Derby County

Millwall

Wolverhampton

Norwich City

Sheffield United

Southampton

Published on 28 October 2026, at 00:01 Last updated on 28 October 2026, at 03:19

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.