Birmingham vs Portsmouth: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Birmingham vs Portsmouth in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Birmingham vs Portsmouth

• Date: Saturday, 01 November 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

• Venue: St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park

Birmingham have been a bit up and down lately, but they've shown they can nick a win. Their last victory against Preston could give them the confidence they need. Portsmouth, on the other hand, have struggled, losing their last two. They'll need to tighten up at the back if they want to stop Stansfield from causing havoc.

Portsmouth's overall form isn't too shabby though, with an away draw against Leicester and a home win over Middlesbrough. They might fancy their chances of getting something from this game. But Birmingham's home form suggests they can be tough to beat. It's going to be a close one, with both teams looking to bounce back.

Birmingham's recent form has been a mixed bag. They've managed to win away at Preston, which shows they can grind out results when needed. However, their home form has been less convincing, with a loss to Hull and a draw against Sheffield Wednesday. They'll need to be more solid at the back if they want to keep Portsmouth at bay.

• Loss: 0-1 vs Bristol City (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Preston (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Hull City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Wrexham (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)

Portsmouth have had a tough time at home recently, losing to Stoke and Coventry. Their away form has been better, with that draw against Leicester. They'll need to carry that form into this game if they want to get a result. But their defensive frailties could be their undoing against a Birmingham side looking to bounce back.

• Loss: 0-1 vs Stoke City (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Coventry (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Leicester (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Middlesbrough (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Watford (H)

Portsmouth have had the upper hand in recent meetings, with a 4-1 victory in the league. Birmingham did manage a 1-0 win in their last home game against Portsmouth, but they'll need to be at their best to repeat that result. It's been a while since these two met, so it's hard to read too much into the head-to-head record.

• Portsmouth 4-1 Birmingham (20 Mar 2012)

• Birmingham 1-0 Portsmouth (07 Feb 2012)

• Ethan Laird (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Scott Wright (Knee) - Doubt

• Willum Willumsson (Muscle) - Doubt

• Adrian Segecic (Ankle) - Out

• Harvey Blair (Hamstring) - Out

• Jacob Farrell (Fibula) - Out

• Nicolas Schmid (Hand) - Out

• Thomas Waddingham (Hip) - Out

• Callum Lang (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Conor Shaughnessy (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Franco Umeh (Leg) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Beadle (GK), Iwata (DF), Neumann (DF), Klarer (DF), Cochrane (DF), Doyle (MF), Leonard (MF), Roberts (MF), Paik (MF), Anderson (MF), Stansfield (AT)

With a strong midfield presence and Stansfield up top, Birmingham will look to control the game and hit Portsmouth on the break. Their recent form suggests they can be dangerous on the counter.

• Predicted lineup: Bursik (GK), Williams (DF), Matthews (DF), Poole (DF), Ogilvie (DF), Dozzell (MF), Pack (MF), Chaplin (MF), Bishop (MF), Min-hyeok (MF), Kirk (AT)

Portsmouth will rely on their attacking trio of Chaplin, Bishop, and Kirk to cause problems for Birmingham's defence. Their recent struggles at home mean they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal.

• Keshi Anderson vs Jordan Williams: This will be a key battle between Birmingham's lively forward and Portsmouth's experienced defender.

• Marc Leonard vs Conor Chaplin: A midfield duel to watch, with Leonard's tenacity up against Chaplin's creativity.

• Patrick Roberts (Birmingham): Roberts' flair and ability to unlock defences make him a crucial player for Birmingham.

• Makenzie Kirk (Portsmouth): Kirk's pace and finishing could be the difference for Portsmouth if they can get him into the game.

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