Portsmouth vs Bristol City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Portsmouth vs Bristol City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 GMT match.

• Fixture: Portsmouth vs Bristol City
• Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
• Kick-off: 12:30 GMT
• Venue: Fratton Park

Portsmouth will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss against Sheffield Utd, and their home form suggests they could pose a threat to Bristol City. With Colby Bishop leading the line and Josh Murphy providing creativity, they have the firepower to challenge Bristol's defence. However, their inconsistent results might affect their confidence, and they'll need to be solid at the back to keep Bristol's attackers at bay.

Bristol City, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results but showed they can be clinical in front of goal with their win against Swansea. Their away form has been less convincing, but with players like Anis Mehmeti and Emil Riis, they have the potential to hurt Portsmouth. The key for Bristol will be maintaining a strong defensive shape while exploiting any gaps in Portsmouth's defence.

Portsmouth's recent form has been a rollercoaster, with a heavy defeat against Sheffield Utd being the latest blow. They've managed to secure a convincing win against Millwall at home, which should give them some confidence going into this match. However, their away form has been particularly poor, with heavy losses to Hull City and Birmingham, suggesting they'll need to be at their best to overcome Bristol City.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Sheffield Utd (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Millwall (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Hull City (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Wrexham (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Birmingham (A)

Bristol City have had a challenging run of late, with a 0-2 loss to Wrexham being the most recent setback. They did manage to secure a strong win against Swansea at home, which should boost their morale. However, their away form has been inconsistent, with a loss to Stoke and a draw against Watford, indicating they'll need to be on top of their game to get a result at Portsmouth.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Wrexham (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs Swansea (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Blackburn (H)

• Loss: 1-5 vs Stoke City (A)

The head-to-head record between Portsmouth and Bristol City shows a closely contested rivalry. In their most recent encounters, both teams have managed to secure convincing victories, with Portsmouth winning 3-0 and Bristol City responding with a 3-0 win of their own. The unpredictability of these meetings is suggesting that anything could happen when these two teams play each other.

Recent Championship Results

• Bristol City 3-0 Portsmouth (29 Dec 2024)

• Portsmouth 3-0 Bristol City (07 Dec 2024)

• Connor Ogilvie (Knee) - Out

• Jacob Farrell (Groin) - Out

• Thomas Waddingham (Hip) - Out

• Terry Devlin (Suspended) - Out

• Conor Shaughnessy (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Franco Umeh (Leg) - Doubt

• Harvey Blair (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Luke McNally (Knee) - Out

• Joe Williams (Ankle) - Out

• Harry Cornick (Groin) - Out

• Max Bird (Calf) - Doubt

• Rob Atkinson (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Schmid (GK), Williams (DF), Knight (DF), Poole (DF), Swanson (DF), Dozzell (MF), Kosznovszky (MF), Murphy (MF), Segecic (MF), Bianchini (MF), Bishop (AT)

Portsmouth are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Schmid in goal and a back four of Williams, Knight, Poole, and Swanson. The midfield duo of Dozzell and Kosznovszky will provide stability, allowing the attacking quartet of Murphy, Segecic, Bianchini, and Bishop to exploit spaces and create scoring opportunities.

• Predicted lineup: Vitek (GK), Tanner (DF), Dickie (DF), Roberts (DF), Sykes (MF), Vyner (DF), Randell (MF), McCrorie (MF), Hirakawa (MF), Mehmeti (MF), Riis (AT)

Bristol City are likely to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Vitek between the posts and a back three of Tanner, Dickie, and Roberts. The midfield will be anchored by Sykes, Randell, Vyner, and McCrorie, providing a solid base for the attacking trio of Hirakawa, Mehmeti, and Riis to press forward and threaten the Portsmouth defence.

• Colby Bishop vs George Tanner: Colby Bishop's physical presence and goal-scoring ability will be tested against George Tanner's defensive solidity.

• Adrian Segecic vs Zak Vyner: Adrian Segecic's creativity and vision will be crucial in breaking down Zak Vyner's midfield tenacity.

• Josh Murphy (Portsmouth): Josh Murphy's flair and ability to create chances will be vital for Portsmouth's attacking threat.

• Adam Randell (Bristol City): Adam Randell's control and distribution in midfield will be key to Bristol City's game plan.

Portsmouth vs Bristol City at 12:30 GMT on Saturday, 29 November 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports+

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Portsmouth 2-1 Bristol City in this match

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