Portsmouth vs Cardiff City Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 05/09
The encounter between Portsmouth and Cardiff City is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 05/09.
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.
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1st Half Draw
Why we predict the first half to end in a draw
We expect a draw in the first half for the Portsmouth vs Cardiff City 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
Portsmouth
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 4 out of Portsmouth's last 5 matches
Cardiff City
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 5 out of Cardiff City's last 5 matches
1st Half Draw: 11/10
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Portsmouth Preview
Portsmouth has completed 3 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 1 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses — an average of 1 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 5 goals (1.67 per game) and conceded 6 (2 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Portsmouth has played 52 matches, scoring 57 goals (1.1 per match) and conceding 79 (1.52 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Portsmouth
Goals Scored:57
Goals Conceded:81
Average Goals Scored:1.08
Average Goals Conceded:1.53
Wins:15
Goal Difference:-24
Date
Game
Result
01/09
Portsmouth
0 - 2
Derby County
L
29/08
Bristol City
2 - 1
Portsmouth
L
22/08
Lincoln City
1 - 3
Portsmouth
W
15/08
Portsmouth
1 - 3
Queens Park Rangers
L
08/08
West Ham
3 - 1
Portsmouth
L
Portsmouth to win the match: 5/4
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Cardiff City Preview
Across 3 EFL Championship matches, Cardiff City has posted 0 victories, 3 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 1 points per fixture. In those games they scored 5 (1.67 per match) and conceded 5 (1.67 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Cardiff City has earned 34 wins from 61 matches across all competitions, scoring 114 goals (1.87 per match) and conceding 73 (1.2 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Cardiff City
Goals Scored:115
Goals Conceded:75
Average Goals Scored:1.85
Average Goals Conceded:1.21
Wins:34
Goal Difference:40
Date
Game
Result
02/09
Queens Park Rangers
2 - 1
Cardiff City
L
29/08
Cardiff City
2 - 2
Sheffield United
D
25/08
Cardiff City
1 - 2
Norwich City
L
22/08
Derby County
2 - 2
Cardiff City
D
17/08
Cardiff City
1 - 1
Wrexham
D
Cardiff City to win the match: 9/5
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Statistical Insights for Portsmouth vs Cardiff City
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 Portsmouth vs Cardiff City fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Portsmouth
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
W
L
L
0.6
Home
L
L
D
W
W
1.4
Away
L
W
L
W
L
1.2
Cardiff City
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
D
L
D
D
0.6
Home
D
L
D
W
W
1.6
Away
L
D
L
W
D
1
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Home Win
11/8
43.1%
Draw
12/5
29.41%
Away Win
2/1
33.9%
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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
Portsmouth
6
last 5 matches
Cardiff City
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City scored +17% more goals than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.
Portsmouth and Cardiff City goals scored count, last 5 matches
Derby County
0
Bristol City
1
Lincoln City
3
Queens Park Rangers
1
West Ham
1
1
Queens Park Rangers
2
Sheffield United
1
Norwich City
2
Derby County
1
Wrexham
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Portsmouth
11
last 5 matches
Cardiff City
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Portsmouth conceded +22% more goals than Cardiff City in the last 5 matches.
Portsmouth and Cardiff City goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Derby County
2
Bristol City
2
Lincoln City
1
Queens Park Rangers
3
West Ham
3
2
Queens Park Rangers
2
Sheffield United
2
Norwich City
2
Derby County
1
Wrexham
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Key metrics
Corners
Portsmouth
37
last 5 matches
Cardiff City
38
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City received +3% more corners than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.
Portsmouth and Cardiff City corners count, last 5 matches
Derby County
11
Bristol City
10
Lincoln City
3
Queens Park Rangers
6
West Ham
7
4
Queens Park Rangers
13
Sheffield United
5
Norwich City
7
Derby County
9
Wrexham
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Key metrics
Cards
Portsmouth
4
last 5 matches
Cardiff City
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City received +125% more cards than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.
Portsmouth and Cardiff City cards count, last 5 matches
Derby County
1
Bristol City
0
Lincoln City
1
Queens Park Rangers
0
West Ham
2
2
Queens Park Rangers
2
Sheffield United
3
Norwich City
1
Derby County
1
Wrexham
Dave Kuzio
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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.
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