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

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Portsmouth vs Coventry City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.

• Fixture: Portsmouth vs Coventry City

• Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 BST

• Venue: Fratton Park

Match Prediction: Portsmouth 1-2 Coventry City

Portsmouth are coming into this match with a bit of a mixed bag. They've had some decent results, like that 1-0 win over Middlesbrough at home, but also a couple of losses that might knock their confidence. They'll need to be sharp and take their chances against a Coventry side that's been on fire lately. If Portsmouth can keep it tight at the back and exploit any gaps, they might just nick a result.

Coventry, on the other hand, are in top form. Four wins in their last five games, including a thumping 5-0 triumph away at Sheffield Wednesday, show they mean business. They'll be looking to dominate possession and hit Portsmouth on the break. If they keep up their recent performances, they could well come away with another victory.

Portsmouth's recent form has been a bit up and down. They managed a solid win against Middlesbrough at home, but losses to Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday might have dented their confidence. They'll need to be more consistent if they want to get a result against a strong Coventry side. Their draws against Leicester and Watford show they can hold their own, but they'll need to be at their best to challenge Coventry.

Recent Championship results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Leicester City (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Middlesbrough (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Watford (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Ipswich Town (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)

Coventry City are absolutely flying at the moment. Four wins in their last five games, including some big scorelines, show they're in top gear. They've been ruthless in front of goal and solid at the back, which is a dangerous combination. If they can keep up this level of performance, they'll be tough to beat for any team, including Portsmouth.

Recent Championship results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)
• Win: 5-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs Millwall (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Birmingham City (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Leicester City (A)

The head-to-head record between these two teams is quite even. In their most recent encounters, Portsmouth won 4-1 at home while Coventry won 1-0 in their home fixture. Going further back, Coventry had a couple of convincing wins, including a 3-0 victory at Portsmouth. This suggests that both teams can get the better of each other on their day.

Recent Championship results:

• Coventry City 1-0 Portsmouth (09 Apr 2025)

• Portsmouth 4-1 Coventry City (21 Dec 2024)

• Coventry City 2-0 Portsmouth (24 Mar 2012)

• Portsmouth 2-1 Coventry City (03 Dec 2011)

• Portsmouth 0-3 Coventry City (12 Apr 2011)

• Nicolas Schmid (Hand) - Out

• Thomas Waddingham (Hip) - Out

• Franco Umeh (Leg) - Doubt

• Conor Shaughnessy (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Josh Murphy (Ankle) - Doubt

• Callum Lang (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Joel Latibeaudiere (Knee) - Doubt
• Oliver Dovin (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt
• Josh Eccles (Buttocks) - Doubt
• Jack Rudoni (Calf) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Bursik (GK), Williams (DF), Knight (DF), Poole (DF), Ogilvie (DF), Pack (MF), Dozzell (MF), Chaplin (MF), Swift (MF), Min-Hyeok (MF), Bishop (AT)

Portsmouth will rely on the creativity of Dozzell and Swift in midfield to unlock Coventry's defence. Up front, Bishop will be crucial in converting any chances that come his way.

• Predicted lineup: Rushworth (GK), van Ewijk (DF), Thomas (DF), Kitching (DF), Dasilva (DF), Torp (MF), Grimes (MF), Sakamoto (MF), Thomas-Asante (MF), Mason-Clark (MF), Wright (AT)

Coventry's midfield, including Grimes, Sakamoto, and Mason-Clark, will look to control the game and feed the ball to Wright up top. Defensively, Dasilva and Thomas will need to be solid to keep Portsmouth at bay.

• Colby Bishop vs Liam Kitching: This will be a key battle between Portsmouth's striker and Coventry's sturdy defender.
• Andre Dozzell vs Matt Grimes: The midfield duel between Dozzell and Grimes could dictate the flow of the game.
• John Swift (Portsmouth): Swift’s creativity in midfield will be vital for Portsmouth's chances of breaking down Coventry's defence.
• Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City): Thomas-Asante's ability to dominate opponents and create chances will be crucial for Coventry's attacking threat.

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